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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Hey guy's,

Got a 94 883 sportster that has developed a rocker arm cover oil leak, rear cylinder left hand side.
Can someone provide me the torque specs & tightening sequence?

I know I know - I should buy a manual

Thanks in advance for your time!!
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Jeez...

I can't believe no one can give me this info.... I feel like I'm being pushed to the back of the bus!!

Guess I need to look elsewhere..............
 
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give me a day or two to find the right manual and i'll let you know
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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Tighten the rocker cover retaining bolts to 120-168 in.-lbs.
Now go buy a manual.
 
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If you replace the rear gasket I would go ahead and do the front at the same time. I got the same advice from a couple different sources when mine went out last summer.
 
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