S&S Cycle Super E Carburetor for 2004-05 Harley-Davidson Sportster Models - Manual (Page 3)

3- Loosely connect the manifold and phenolic block and O-ring to the carburetor body—be sure the low head socket screw is in the
bottom manifold position. Once everything is aligned properly, tighten the bolts. Now install the throttle cable guide and then the
throttle cables. See Picture 2. Position the carburetor/manifold assembly onto the cylinder heads. Thread the socket head and hex
head bolts with flat washer loosely in place. At this point install the breather bolts and hose. See Picture 3.
5- Hold the “S” shaped carburetor backing plate against the front cylinder breather bolt and then put the backing plate in position.
This will give you a good idea of which spacers you need to space the backing plate to the bracket. Connect the bracket and spacers
to the backing plate loosely with the
5 ⁄
16
-18 X 1” bolt, washer and lock nut. Also, connect the fast idle bracket to the backing plate
at this time.
6- Mount the carburetor backing plate with the gasket to the carburetor body. Be sure to use blue threadlock on the flat-blade
screws. Be sure that carburetor is sitting level and tighten the “S” bracket to backing plate bolt to 16 ft-lbs. and tighten the head
breather bolts to 16 ft-lbs.
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