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3-36 2007 Buell P3: Engine
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PUSH ROD COVER INSTALLATION
NOTE
Push rod cover must be installed prior to installing cylinder
head.
1. See Figure 3-64. Install push rod cover.
a. Install new o-rings (2) on top of each push rod cover
(3).
b. Install new push rod cover gasket (5) onto bottom of
each push rod cover.
c. Install push rod cover assembly and start the four
fasteners (4) securing bottom of cover to crankcase.
d. Tighten fasteners to 30-40 in lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).
2. Refer to Table 3-23. Identify push rod color coding,
length and respective push rod positions in engine. Place
intake and exhaust push rods onto seat at top of tappet.
IMPORTANT NOTE
After head has been installed do not turn engine over
until both push rods can be turned with fingers. Other-
wise, damage to push rods or rocker arms may result.
Figure 3-64. Push Rod Location
Table 3-23. Push Rod Selection
POSITION
COLOR
CODES
LENGTH PART NO.
Exhaust 1 Band-
Black
10.969 in.
(278.613 mm)
17985-00Y
Intake 1 Band-
Green
10.915 in.
(277.241 mm)
17984-00YA
7677
Figure 3-65. Push Rods and Push Rod Cover Assembly
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2
3
4
1. Push rod (2)
2. O-ring (2)
3. Push rod cover
4. Screws (4)
5. Push rod cover gasket
1
5