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I saw no mention of this tightening sequence. I was under the assumption that when I go to replace the caps that I should start them all and then tighten them down 1/2 - 1 turn at a time in an outer-outer-inner cap sequence. Could you help me out on this.



Paul,

bonnyusa (Phil) has in his Bonneville America and Speedmaster Torque Specifications Documents

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Lubricate threads with engine oil. Specific tightening sequence. See Note 2 below for tightening sequence:



NOTE 2 (on the last page):



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Note that there are three bearing caps per camshaft. Tighten the far right cap first (right side of bike), then tighten cap on the far left, then tighten the middle cap. Do this for each camshaft.

This was my interpretation of the image above.

How was dropping the intake camshaft back into place?

Speaking of the oil crossover tube o-ring, the dealer that adjusted my valves, had no o-rings or brass washers in stock. Yet the o-ring's ID is 9mm and the OD is 10mm. So Ace Hardware would work. I have a list of part numbers and size specs at home for Triumph parts I have ordered. I need to post these somewhere....


When I check Vera's valve adjustments, I figure it will be about time to replace (or at least have on hand) the cam cover seal and cam cover bolt seals. Vera is still on her originals and new ones may be in order. Big4 Cycles once again. Got a new set of cush drive rubbers too.

Ride safe.

Blowing gravel off rural roads