buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

 

1.

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 Rotate engine so that both tappets (6),

from the cylinder being serviced, will be installed on the
base circle (lowest position) of the cam.

2.

Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to tappet assembly,
especially the roller needles, to ensure smooth initial
operation. 

3.

Insert tappet (6) into bore in crankcase (1). Rotate tappet
so that flats at upper end of tappet face the front and rear
of the engine. If the tappet is installed incorrectly, pins (2)
cannot be inserted.

4.

Insert pins (2) in the holes in crankcase. Place 

 

 O-

rings (3) over ends of pins. Install plate (4) using screw
(5) with washer (14). Tighten screw (5) to 80-110 

 

(9.0-12.4 Nm).

5.

Slide 

 

 seal (8) and place retainer (9), over top of

push rod cover (7). Position 

 

 O-ring (10) at top of

push rod cover. Hold cover at an angle and insert top
through hole in cylinder head. Push up on cover while
aligning bottom of cover with tappet bore in crankcase.
Lower retainer (9) with seal (8) onto crankcase, aligning
locating pin (15) with hole in retainer.

6.

Insert screw (11) with washer (13) through hole in
retainer (9), and thread into tapped hole in crankcase.
Tighten screw (11) to 15-18 ft-lbs (20-24 Nm).

7.

Install rocker covers. See 

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