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2007 Buell P3: Engine 3-49
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5. See Figure 3-87. Make sure the piston ring end gaps are
properly positioned as shown.
6. See Figure 3-88. Turn engine until piston is resting on top
of PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (Part No. HD-42322) top
dead center.
7. Lubricate cylinder wall, piston, pin and rod bushing with
engine oil.
8. See Figure 3-89. Compress the piston rings using PIS-
TON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51C).
9. Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
10. Install cylinder over piston.
11. Remove PISTON RING COMPRESSOR.
12. Assemble cylinder head. See 3.5 CYLINDER HEAD.
13. Install cylinder head. See 3.5 CYLINDER HEAD.
Figure 3-87. Ring End Gap Position
Figure 3-88. Piston Support Plate (Part No. HD-42322)
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Piston
Pin
Position ring end gaps at arrows
Front
Rear
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Figure 3-89. Compressing Piston Rings Using Piston
Ring Compressor (Part No. HD-96333-51C)
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