Mounting instructions: Notes

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Before assembling the crankcase halves, check a threaded bore (arrow) on the lower part of the crankcase half of cylinder bank 1 - 3 for continuity.

Fig 1: Checking Threaded Bore On Lower Part Of The Crankcase Half Of Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Re-cut thread or cut it all the way through if necessary.

Fig 2: Re-Cutting Thread
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Insert an M6 x 40 (was M6 x 35) hexagon-head bolt into this thread with Loctite 574 when assembling the crankcase halves.