S&S Cycle 495 Lift Camshaft Freedom Engines PN 49-0100 - Manual (Page 2)

Be sure to disconnect the battery of your motorcycle before starting on this procedure. Accidental starting of the motorcycle
could cause injury to you or others around you during the installation.
EXHAUST ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE AND CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
1- Remove existing cams per the Victory service manual.
2- Front and rear exhaust rocker arms must be clearanced on the bottom side to accommodate the S&S ® .495" cams. Following Rocker
Arm Removal section of your Victory Service Manual remove exhaust rocker arms. With a die grinder remove excess casting
material on the bottom side of the rocker arms. See Picture 1.
Failure to clearance exhaust rocker arms will result in intake lobes contacting rocker arms.
Small metal chips and pieces can damage machined surfaces and block passageways. Be sure to thoroughly clean all metal chips
and pieces out to prevent premature failures.
While grinding and cleaning these surfaces always wear eye protection.
3- When grinding on the rocker arms it is recommended to tape up hydraulic lifters, oil holes, bearing that rides on the cam, and
each end of the rocker arm where shaft runs through to keep debris out of these areas.
4- Once both front and rear exhaust rocker arms are clearanced, wash them clean, and install valve train in motor with S&S .495"
cams. Follow the Camshaft & Rocker Arm Installation procedure in your Victory service manual to install the S&S .495" lift cams.
Rotate the motor in the direction of operation to ensure intake lobes on the cams clear the exhaust rocker arms. Using a feeler
gauge, verify that there is no less than .035” clearance to the tip of the intake lobe. See Picture 2.
Picture 1
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WARNING
CAUTION
Picture 2
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WARNING
Check clearance on both sides of rocker arm
with feeler gauge.