2005 Buell Firebolt: Engine
3-59
HOME
PUSH ROD COVER INSTALLATION
NOTE
Push rod covers must be installed prior to installing cylinder
heads.
1.
See
Figure 3-84.
Install push rod covers.
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 each push rod cover assembly and start the
fasteners (4) securing the bottom of each cover to
the crankcase.
d.
Tighten fasteners to 30-40 in lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).
2.
See
Table 3-20.
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.
CAUTION
After head(s) have 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 3-83. Push Rod Locations
Table 3-20. Push Rod Selection
POSITION
COLOR
CODES
LENGTH
PART NO.
Exhaust
1 Band-
Pink/Purple
10.780 in.
(274.320 mm)
17908-02
Intake
1 Band-
Orange/Brown
10.726 in.
(272.948 mm)
17909-02
8682
Figure 3-84. Push Rods and Push Rod Cover Assembly
b1092x3x
1
2
3
4
5
1.
Push rod (2)
2.
O-ring (2)
3.
Push rod cover
4.
Screws (4)
5.
Push rod cover gasket
Summary of Contents for 2005 FIREBOLT
Page 3: ......
Page 59: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 61: ......
Page 113: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 161: ......
Page 233: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 267: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 311: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 407: ......
Page 429: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 431: ......
Page 483: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 485: ......
Page 507: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 559: ......
Page 567: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 601: ...D 2 2005 Buell Firebolt Appendix D HOME Figure D 2 Rear Brake Systems Top View b1115xbx ...
Page 602: ...2005 Buell Firebolt Appendix D D 3 HOME Figure D 3 Rear Brake Systems Left Side View b1116xcx ...
Page 613: ...HOME NOTES ...