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S&S Cycle Billet Aluminum Rocker Arm Kit for X-Wedge Engines User Manual

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15. Confirm the clearance between the intake pushrod and the cylinder head. See Picture 11, below left. It may be necessary to remove some

material from the cylinder head to gain additional clearance. See Picture 12, below right. If this procedure is necessary, remover the rocker

arms, pedestals, alignment channel and pushrods. Place a rag down the pushrod tubes to block metal shavings and sufficiently cover the

rest of the engine.

16. Thoroughly clean the area when finished.
17. Re-install the pushrods, alignment bar, pedestals and rocker arms.
18. Apply Loctite® 262 to the 5/16", 12 point nut and install on the stud. Tighten to 30 ft-lbs.
19. Tighten the adjuster screw until the lash is removed. After this point, tight the adjuster screw an additional 2 full turns.
20. Install the 3/8" 12 point to lock the adjuster screw and torque to 26 ft-lb.
21. Allow the lifters to bleed down for 15 minutes before rotating engine.
22. Repeat procedure for rear cylinder.

Picture 11

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Picture 12: Close up of clearance cut made for intake pushrods