Cylinder Head Installation Procedures
Torque Values

Technical information on the installation of cylinder heads for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
 

Cylinder Head Bolt Installation
Factory Method

For each cylinder head, start with head bolt numbered one. In increasing number sequence (1-2-3-4), tighten the head bolt in three stages.

1. Tighten each bolt to 7-9 foot pounds of torque.

2, Tighten each bolt to 12-14 foot pounds of torque.

3. Mark each head bolt and head with aligning marks. Tighten each bolt 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

Cylinder Head Bolt Installation
Torque Wrench Method

For each cylinder head, start with head bolt numbered one. In increasing number sequence (1-2-3-4), tighten the head bolt in four stages.

1. Tighten each bolt to 7-9 foot pounds of torque.

2. Tighten each bolt to 12-15 foot pounds of torque.

3, Tighten each bolt to 22-25 foot pounds of torque.

4, Tighten each bolt to 38-42 foot pounds of torque.

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Stock Pushrod Color Codes

Front Exhaust is Green

Front Intake is Yellow

Rear Intake is Blue

Rear Exhaust is Purple