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PUSH ROD COVER INSTALLATION
NOTE
Push rod covers must be installed prior to installing cylinder
heads.
1.
See
Figure 3-81.
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.
Refer to
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.
NOTE
After head(s) have been installed do not turn engine over until
both push rods can be turned with fingers. Otherwise, dam-
age to push rods or rocker arms may result.
Figure 3-80. 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
8682ß
Figure 3-81. Push Rods and Push Rod Cover Assembly
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1
3
4
1.
Push rod (2)
2.
O-ring (2)
3.
Push rod cover
4.
Screws (4)
5.
Push rod cover gasket
2
5
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