S&S Cycle California X-Wedge Engines - Manual (Page 4)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This S&S California X-Wedge Engine has been manufactured, assembled, and calibrated by S&S Cycle, Inc. Before proceeding, verify that this engine
fulfills the requirements for your motorcycle. Installing an S&S engine into a motorcycle requires specialized knowledge, skills, and tools. For this
reason installation should be performed by a professional mechanic.
Improper installation of engine or related components could result in injury or death to the operator and/or passenger and damage to
the motorcycle.
1- Engine Installation
Due to differences in the engine mounting locations a frame designed for the X-Wedge Engine must be used. The engine must be mounted using
the four mounting points on the lower cases and with a top support between the cylinder heads that is tied into the frame. The top support brace
must connect the 3/8”-16 tapped bolt holes located on top of each cylinder head above the intake port and 7/16” grade 8 bolts must be used in the
lower mounts.
Prior to installing the mounting bolts, the 4 lower engine mounts must be checked to verify the engine is sitting flat on all 4 mounts. This can be
checked by using a feeler gauge between the mount and the frame. If the engine is not sitting flat on any of the mounts shims must be installed.
Failure to properly shim the mounts could result in damage to the engine case not covered under warranty.
After the engine is shimmed, the lower mounting bolts can be installed and torque to 70-80 ft-lbs. The top engine mount can then be installed; it
must connect between the front and rear cylinder heads and the frame.
The engine will accept the primary and stator charging system from a 2001 Harley Davidson® Softail® or equivalent. Follow the manufactures
instructions for installing the primary and stator to the engine.
2- Install Oil and Breather Hoses
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New oil tanks and lines must be flushed to remove any debris that could damage the engine’s oiling system.
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Recommended oil tank capacity is 4 quarts oil and 1 quart air space. Use ½” ID oil line to ensure adequate oil supply capacity.
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Minimum oil tank capacity is 3.5 quarts oil and 1 quart air space.
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Clean the oil tank to remove any debris. Using new ½” ID hoses connect the oil return hose, oil supply hose, and the oil tank vent hose following the
"OIL LINE AND BREATHER SySTEM DIAGRAM" below.
CAUTION
WARNING