S&S Cycle Easy Start Camshafts for X-Wedge Engines - Manual (Page 10)

10
BELT INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
1- Installation of a new belt is simple, but requires the use of S&S® Cam Alignment pins for each of the three cams.
Do not bend the belt tighter than the size of the sprockets. Do not twist the belt, crimp or crease it.
2- Make sure the tension is removed from the belt tensioner.
3- Rotate the cams until they are positioned over their alignment holes and then insert the pins.
4- Next, rotate the engine to FTDC and align the timing mark.
5- Pass the belt around the cam sprockets—there is a diagram of the belt and its installation pattern inside the cam cover. The belt should be
orientated so that you can read the words on the belt when installing it.
Note: The belt installation routing diagram can be found inside the timing belt cover.
6- Install the idler sprockets noting their orientation. The rear sprocket has a bevel facing the intermediate cam cover, the front one faces away.
Torque to 15-18 ft-lbs.
7- Remove the alignment pins.
NoteS:
If you do not have S&S Cam Alignment Pins, Gates marks the belt with alignment points on its edge. Align the belt marks with the cam alignment holes
•
or use 3/16” dowels.
Belt installation can be done with rocker arms in place if pins are used, but it is easier to do with the rockers loosened.
•
8- Once you have everything aligned, release the pressure on the belt tensioner.
9- Oil the pinion bolt and torque to 35 ft-lbs.
10- Install a new gasket and replace the cam cover. Torque the ¼-20 bolts to 144 in-lbs. with Loctite® 242.
Picture 22
WARNING