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20. Tighten the cam chain roller bolt, the cylinder head side bolt and the
cylinder side bolt to 8 ft. lbs.
At this point you are now ready to install the cam gear and set the valve
clearance. Before installing the cam gear, double check that the engine is at
top dead center by lining up the "T" on the flywheel with the notch on the
engine case. Once the "T" is lined up, look into the spark plug hole with a
flashlight and you should be able to see the top of the piston. If everything
checks out, then do the following:
1. Install the cam gear onto the camshaft and make sure that the “o” which is
stamped into the cam gear lines up with the notch on the head (the notch is
located around the 9:00 position). Getting the cam gear aligned can be
tricky, so take your time.