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2007 Buell P3: Engine 3-39
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9. See Figure 3-68. Install new gasket. Place lower rocker
box assembly, with rocker arms and shafts, into position.
Place push rods in rocker arm sockets.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not stretch gaskets while installing. Use the top
rocker cover to press the gasket into position.
10. See Figure 3-69. Install hardware attaching lower rocker
cover to cylinder head in the following order. After loosely
installing all fasteners, use a cross pattern on the four
large bolts that fasten the lower rocker box to head to
tighten and then torque to specifications. This will bleed
the tappets. Finish tightening remaining fasteners. Fas-
tener sequences, sizes and torque specifications are
listed in Table 3-24.
a. Tighten bolts (1) to 18-22 ft-lbs (24-30 Nm).
b. Tighten bolts (2) to 135-155 in-lbs (15-18 Nm).
c. Tighten bolts (3) to 135-155 in-lbs (15-18 Nm).
11. See Figure 3-68. Install upper rocker covers.
a. Place a new inner gasket on lower rocker box
assembly.
b. Place a new lower gasket on lower rocker cover.
c. Install upper rocker cover using screws with washers
and new fiber seals. Tighten screws to 120-168 in-
lbs (13.6-18.9 Nm).
Figure 3-69. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
12503
Table 3-24. Lower Rocker Box Hardware
ITEM SIZE TORQUE
(1)
Bolt w/washer
5/16-18 X 2-1/2
18-22 ft-lbs
(24-30 Nm)
(2)
Bolt w/washer
1/4-20 X 1-1/4
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
(3)
Screw w/washer
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)