HOME straddling the triple gear timing mark. Figure 3-55. Rear Cylinder Cam Chain Tensioner 17. Lubricate cam journals, lobes, and tappets with Harley- Davidson Motorcycle Oil 20W50. In addition, a thin film of Lubriplate No. 105 Motor Assembly Grease (NAPA Part No. 765-2651) is recommended. 19. Insert front intake cam into cylinder head and rotate cam sprocket so single copper link (6) straddles the single dot timing mark (5). 18. Insert front exhaust cam into cylinder head and rotate cam sprocket so single copper link (1) straddles the single dot timing mark (2). 20. Install and tighten cam journal caps to 9.7 Nm (86 in-lbs ). 2009 VRSC Service: Engine 3-31 sm01029 Figure 3-53.
Rear Cylinder Cams Never rotate engine with secondary cam chain tensioner removed. Engine damage and loss of correct timing will occur. (00545b) 14. See Figure 3-54. Install TAPPET COMPRESSING TOOL (Part No. HD-45491) on front cylinder. a. Loosen 19 mm nut on tappet compressing tool. b. Using the cam cover fasteners, install the tappet compressing tool. 15. Tighten 19 mm nut to compress tappets. 16. See Figure 3-49. Insert front cylinder timing cam drive chain down from the front head. Wrap chain around front row of triple sprocket teeth with the copper chain links (16) sm00952 Figure 3-54.Tappet Compressing Tools (typical) sm01005 Figure 3-53. Rear Cyl inder Cams