TK 2.44, 2.49, 3.66, 3.74, 3.88 and 3.95: Overhaul Manual

Overhaul Manual
TK 2.44, 2.49, 3.66,

3.74, 3.88 and 3.95
TK 8312-2 (Rev. 1/97)
Copyright 1988 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.
This manual is published for informational purposes only and the information so provided should not be considered
as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. If further information is required, Thermo King Corporation should be
consulted.
Sale of product shown in the Manual is subject to Thermo Kings terms and conditions including, but not limited to,
the Thermo King Limited Express Warranty. Such terms and conditions are available upon request.
Thermo Kings warranty will not apply to any equipment which has been so repaired or altered outside the manu-
facturers plants as, in the manufacturers judgment, to effect its stability.
No warranties, express or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantabil-
ity, or warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade, are made regarding the information, rec-
ommendations, and descriptions contained herein. Manufacturer is not responsible and will not be held
liable in contract or in tort (including negligence for any special, indirect or consequential damages,
including injury or damage caused to vehicles, contents or persons, by reason of the installation of any
Thermo King product or its mechanical failure.
Specifications 1
Engine Disassembly 2
Inspection and Reconditioning 3
Engine Assembly 4
Lubrication System 5
Fuel System 6
Electrical 7
Run In 8
Table of Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
TK 2.49 & TK 3.74 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TK 3.88 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
TK 3.95 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Torque Values for TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Torque Values for TK 2.49 & TK 3.74 Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Torque Values for TK 3.88 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Torque Values for TK 3.95 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Engine Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Inspection and Reconditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Inspection and Reconditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Camshaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Connecting Rods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Crankshaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Cylinder Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Cylinder Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Cylinder Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Valve Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Valve Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Valve Seat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Valve Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Valve Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Manifolds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Oil Pressure Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Oil Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Pistons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Push Rods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Rocker Arm Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Tappets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Timing Gears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Wrist Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Engine Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Engine Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Assembly Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Table of Contents (Continued)
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bleeding Air From The Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fuel Injection Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Major Component Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Delivery Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Fuel Control Rack And Pinions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Plunger Barrel Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Plunger and Plunger Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Plunger Guide Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fuel Limit Screw Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Injection Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Injection Pump Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Individual Cylinder Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Timing Injection Pump To Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Maximum Speed Stop Screw Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel Solenoid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Fuel Solenoid Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Glow Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Gears and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Major Component Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Pinion Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Starter Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Starter Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
No Load Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Run In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Run In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Compression Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Dynamometer Run In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Run In Procedure Without Dynamometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Valve Clearance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Three Cylinder Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Two Cylinder Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Specifications 1
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . .3
TK 2.49 & TK 3.74 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . .8
TK 3.88 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 13
TK 3.95 Diesel Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 18
Torque Values for TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Engines . . . . . 23
Torque Values for TK 2.49 & TK 3.74 Engines . . . . . 24
Torque Values for TK 3.88 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Torque Values for TK 3.95 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Diesel Engine
Specifications
The TK 2.44 is a two cylinder engine. The TK 3.66 is a three cylinder engine. Unless it is otherwise noted, the specifications
for both of these engines are the same.
General TK 2.44 TK 3.66

Model 2TN66 3TN66
Type Four Stroke Cycle Four Stroke Cycle
Water Cooled Water Cooled
Number of Cylinders 2 3
Bore 2.60 in. (66.0 mm) 2.60 in. (66.0 mm)
Stroke 2.53 in. (64.2 mm) 2.53 in. (64.2 mm)
Displacement 26.8 cu. in. (439 cc) 40.2 cu. in. (658 cc)
Power Rating 8.2 hp (6.0 kW) 11.2 hp (8.2 kW)
Compression Ratio 23 to 1 23 to 1
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
(Viewed from Flywheel) (Viewed from Flywheel)
Firing Order 1, 2 1, 3, 2
Fuel Injection Timing 14 Degrees BTDC 14 Degrees BTDC
Nozzle Injection Pressure 1707 psi (11768 kPa) 1707 psi (11768 kPa)
Oil Pressure 18.5 psi (127 kPa) Minimum 18.5 psi (127 kPa) Minimum
@ 230 F (110 C) & 1600 rpm @ 230 F (110 C) & 1600 rpm
Valve Train Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Valve Spring
Free Length 1.10 in. (28.0 mm) 0.99 in. (25.2 mm)
Inclination .03 in. (0.8 mm)
Valve Guide Inside Diameter
Intake .2165-.2171 in. (5.500-5.515 mm) .2197 in. (5.580 mm)
Exhaust .2165-.2171 in. (5.500-5.515 mm) .2197 in. (5.580 mm)
Valve Stem Outside Diameter
Intake .2150-.2156 in. (5.460-5.475 mm) .2126 in. (5.400 mm)
Valve Depth
Intake .016 in. (0.40 mm) .039 in. (1.00 mm)
Exhaust .033 in. (0.85 mm) .039 in. (1.00 mm)
Valve Guide Projection
Intake .276 in. (7.00 mm)
Exhaust .276 in. (7.00 mm)
Valve Stem to Rocker Arm Clearance
Valve Seat Angle
Intake 30 Degrees
Exhaust 45 Degrees
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TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Diesel Engine Specifications (Rev 1/97)
Valve Train (continued) Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Valve Seat Width
Intake .045 in. (1.15 mm) .065 in. (1.65 mm)
Push Rod Length 4.488-4.528 in. (114.00-115.00 mm)
Rocker Arm Bushing Inside Diameter .3937-.3945 in. (10.000-10.020 mm) .3972 in. (10.090 mm)
Rocker Arm Shaft Outside Diameter .3925-.3933 in. (9.970-9.990 mm) .3919 in. (9.955 mm)
Rocker Arm Bushing to Rocker Arm
Shaft Clearance .0004-.0020 in. (0.010-0.050 mm) .0053 in. (0.135 mm)
Tappet Outside Diameter .7067-.7074 in. (17.950-17.968 mm) .7059 in. (17.930 mm)
Tappet Bore Inside Diameter .7087-.7094 in. (18.000-18.018 mm) .7106 in. (18.050 mm)
Tappet To Tappet Bore Clearance .0013-.0027 in. (0.032-0.068 mm)
Camshaft
Cam Lobe 1.1799-1.1823 in. (29.970-30.030 mm) 1.1713 in. (29.750 mm)
Camshaft Journal
Timing Gear End 1.4150-1.4157 in. (35.940-35.960 mm) 1.4114 in. (35.850 mm)
Middle 1.4138-1.4148 in. (35.910-35.935 mm) 1.4114 in. (35.850 mm)
Flywheel End 1.4150-1.4157 in. (35.940-35.960 mm) 1.4114 in. (35.850 mm)
Camshaft Bearing Inside Diameter
Timing Gear End Bearing Insert 1.4173-1.4199 in .(36.000-36.065 mm) 1.4213 in. (36.100 mm)
Middle Bearing 1.4173-1.4183 in. (36.000-36.025 mm) 1.4213 in. (36.100 mm)
Flywheel End Bearing 1.4173-1.4183 in. (36.000-36.025 mm) 1.4213 in. (36.100 mm)
Camshaft Journal to
Camshaft Bearing Clearance
Timing Gear End .0016-.0049 in. (0.040-0.125 mm)
Middle .0026-.0045 in. (0.065-0.115 mm)
Flywheel End .0016-.0033 in. (0.040-0.085 mm)
Camshaft Deflection .001 in. (0.02 mm)
Camshaft End Play .002-.006 in. (0.05-0.15 mm) .016 in. (0.40 mm)
Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin

Piston Outside Diameter Measuring
Point (From Bottom of Piston) .20 in. (5.0 mm)
Piston Outside Diameter
Standard 2.5956-2.5967 in .(65.927-65.957 mm) 2.5925 in .(65.850 mm)
1st Oversize 2.6054-2.6066 in .(66.177-66.207 mm) 2.6024 in. (66.100 mm)
2nd Oversize 2.6152-2.6164 in .(66.427-66.457 mm) 2.6122 in. (66.350 mm)
Piston to Cylinder Wall Clearance .0017-.0041 in .(0.043-0.103 mm)
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Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin (continued)

Piston Ring Groove Width
Top Ring Groove .0612-.0618 in .(1.555-1.570 mm)
Middle Ring Groove .0598-.0604 in. (1.520-1.535 mm)
Bottom Ring Groove .1382-.1388 in. (3.510-3.525 mm)
Piston Ring Width
Top Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Middle Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Bottom Ring .1366-.1374 in. (3.470-3.490 mm)
Piston Ring to Ring Groove Clearance
Top .0026-.0039 in. (0.065-0.100 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Middle .0012-.0026 in. (0.030-0.065 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Bottom .0008-.0022 in. (0.020-0.055 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Piston Ring End Gap
Top Ring .006-.014 in. (0.15-0.35 mm) .059 in. (1.50 mm)
Middle Ring .010-.016 in. (.025-.040 mm) .059 in. (1.50 mm)
Bottom Ring .006-.014 in. (0.15-0.35 mm) .059 in. (1.50 mm)
Wrist Pin Bore Inside Diameter .7874-.7877 in .(20.000-20.008 mm) .7882 in. (20.020 mm)
Wrist Pin Outside Diameter .7870-.7874 in .(19.991-20.000 mm) .7864 in. (19.975 mm)
Wrist Pin to Wrist Pin Bore Clearance 0-.0007 in. (0-.017 mm) .0018 in. (0.045 mm)
Connecting Rod
Wrist Pin Bushing Inside Diameter .7884-.7889 in .(20.025-20.038 mm) .7913 in. (20.100 mm)
Wrist Pin to Wrist Pin Bushing
Clearance .0010-.0019 in .(0.025-0.047 mm) .0043 in (0.110 mm)
Side Clearance (Crank to Rod) .008-.016 in .(0.20-0.40 mm) .022 in. (0.55 mm)
Twist per 4 in. (100 mm) .002 in. (0.05 mm) .003 in. (0.08 mm)
Parallelism per 4 in. (100 mm) .002 in. (0.05 mm) .003 in. (0.08 mm)
Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings

Main Journal Outside Diameter
Standard 1.5736-1.5740 in. (39.970-39.980 mm) 1.5717 in. (39.920 mm)
Undersize 1.5638-1.5642 in. (39.720-39.730 mm) 1.5618 in. (39.670 mm)
Main Bearing Inside Diameter
Main Bearing Clearance .0008-.0028 in .(0.020-0.072 mm) .0059 in. (0.150 mm)
Rod Journal Outside Diameter
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Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings (continued)

Rod Bearing Inside Diameter
Rod Bearing Clearance .0008-.0028 in. (0.020-0.072 mm) .0059 in .(0.150 mm)
End Play .0037-.0105 in. (0.095-0.266 mm) .0130 in .(0.330 mm)
Deflection .0008 in. (0.020 mm)
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Inside Diameter
1st Oversize 2.6083-2.6094 in. (66.250-66.280 mm) 2.6161 in. (66.450 mm)
2nd Oversize 2.6181-2.6193 in. (66.500-66.530 mm) 2.6260 in. (66,700 mm)
Cylinder Roundness 0-.0004 in. (0-0.010 mm) .0008 in. (0.020 mm)
Deck Distortion .002 in. (0.05 mm)
Cylinder Head
Distortion 0-.002 in. (0-0.05 mm) .006 in. (0.15 mm)
Timing Gears
Timing Gear Lash
Crankshaft Gear to Idler Gear .0016-.0047 in. (0.040-0.120 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Crankshaft Gear to Oil Pump Gear .0043-.0075 in. (0.110-0.190 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Idler Gear to Camshaft Gear .0016-.0047 in. (0.040-0.120 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Idler Gear to Fuel Injection Pump
Gear .0016-.0047 in. (0.040-0.120 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Idler Gear Bushing Inside Diameter .7874-.7882 in. (20.000-20.021 mm) .7906 in .(20.080 mm)
Idler Gear Shaft Outside Diameter .7858-.7866 in. (19.959-19.980 mm) .7846 in. (19.930 mm)
Idler Gear Shaft to Idler Gear Bushing
Clearance .0008-.0024 in. (0.020-0.062 mm) .0059 in. (0.150 mm)
Oil Pump
Type Trocoid
Outer Rotor to Pump Body Clearance .0039-.0063 in. (0.100-0.160 mm) .0098 in. (0.250 mm)
Inner Rotor Tip to Outer Rotor Lobe
Clearance .0059 in. (0.150 mm)
Rotor Plate to Rotor Clearance .0012-.0035 in. (0.030-0.090 mm) .0051 in. (0.130 mm)
Rotor Shaft to Rotor Shaft Bore
Pressure Control Valve Setting 42.7-56.9 psi (294-392 kPa)
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Starter
No Load Test
Voltage 11 volts
Current 180 amps @ 11 volts
Speed More than 3500 rpm @ 11 volts
Commutator Outside Diameter 1.18 in. (30.0 mm) 1.14 in. (29.0 mm)
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TK 2.49 & TK 3.74 Diesel Engine
Specifications
The TK 2.49 is a two cylinder engine. The TK 3.74 is a three cylinder engine. Unless it is otherwise noted, the specifications
for both of these engines are the same.
General TK 2.49 TK 3.74

Model 2TNE66KC 3TNE66KC
Type Four Stroke Cycle Four Stroke Cycle
Water Cooled Water Cooled
Number of Cylinders 2 3
Bore 2.60 in. (66.0 mm) 2.60 in. (66.0 mm)
Stroke 2.83 in. (72.0 mm) 2.83 in. (72.0 mm)
Displacement 30.1 cu. in. (493 cc) 45.1 cu. in. (739 cc)
Power Rating 9.1 hp (6.8 kW) 12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Compression Ratio 23.1 to 1 23.1 to 1
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
(Viewed from Flywheel) (Viewed from Flywheel)
Firing Order 1, 2 1, 3, 2
Fuel Injection Timing 14 Degrees BTDC 14 Degrees BTDC
Nozzle Injection Pressure 1707 psi (11768 kPa) 1707 psi (11768 kPa)
Oil Pressure 18.5 psi (127 kPa) Minimum 18.5 psi (127 kPa) Minimum
@ 230 F (110 C) & 1600 rpm @ 230 F (110 C) & 1600 rpm

Valve Spring
Inclination
Intake .2165-.2171 in. (5.500-5.515 mm) .2197 in. (5.580 mm)
Intake .2150-.2156 in. (5.460-5.475 mm) .2126 in. (5.400 mm)
Valve Depth
Intake .012-.020 in. (0.30-0.50 mm) .039 in. (1.00 mm)
Intake .006-.010 in. (0.15-0.25 mm)
Exhaust .006-.010 in. (0.15-0.25 mm)
Valve Seat Angle
Intake 30 Degrees
Exhaust 45 Degrees
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Valve Seat Width
Intake .045 in. (1.15 mm) .065 in. (1.65 mm)
Tappet To Tappet Bore Clearance .0013-.0027 in. (0.032-0.068 mm) .0047 in. (0.120 mm)
Camshaft
Camshaft Journal
Middle 1.4138-1.4148 in. (35.910-35.935 mm) 1.4114 in. (35.850 mm)
Timing Gear End Bearing Insert 1.4173-1.4199 in .(36.000-36.065 mm) 1.4213 in. (36.100 mm)
Flywheel End Bearing 1.4173-1.4183 in. (36.000-36.025 mm) 1.4213 in. (36.100 mm)
Camshaft Journal to
Middle .0026-.0045 in. (0.065-0.115 mm)
Camshaft Deflection .001 in. (0.02 mm) .002 in. (0.05 mm)

Point (From Bottom of Piston) .39 in. (10.0 mm)
Standard 2.5969-2.5980 in .(65.960-65.990 mm) 2.5945 in .(65.900 mm)
1st Oversize 2.6067-2.6079 in .(66.210-66.240 mm) 2.6043 in. (66.150 mm)
2nd Oversize 2.6165-2.6177 in .(66.460-66.490 mm) 2.6142 in. (66.400 mm)
Piston to Cylinder Wall Clearance .0010-.0022 in .(0.025-0.055 mm)
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Piston Ring Width
Top Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Middle Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Bottom Ring .1169-.1177 in. (2.970-2.990 mm)
Middle .0035-.0049 in. (0.090-0.125 mm)
Bottom .0008-.0022 in. (0.020-0.055 mm)
Piston Ring End Gap
Connecting Rod

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Cylinder Block
Cylinder Head
Timing Gears
Timing Gear Lash
Gear .0016-.0047 in. (0.040-0.120 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Oil Pump
Type Trocoid
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Starter
No Load Test
Voltage 11 volts
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TK 3.88 Diesel Engine Specifications
General TK 3.88
Model 3TNA72
Type Four Stroke Cycle
Water Cooled
Number of Cylinders 3
Bore 2.83 in. (72.0 mm)
Stroke 2.83 in. (70.2 mm)
Displacement 53.6 cu. in. (879 cc)
Power Rating 15.2 hp (11.2 kW)
Compression Ratio 22.3 to 1
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise
(Viewed from Flywheel)
Firing Order 1, 3, 2
Fuel Injection Timing 16 Degrees BTDC
Nozzle Injection Pressure 1707 psi (11768 kPa)
Oil Pressure 18.5 psi (127 kPa) Minimum
@ 230 F (110 C) and 1600 rpm

Valve Spring
Intake .2758-.2764 in. (7.005-7.020 mm) .2787 in. (7.080 mm)
Intake .2734-.2740 in. (6.945-6.960 mm) .2717 in. (6.900 mm)
Valve Depth
Intake .020 in. (0.50 mm) .039 in. (1.00 mm)
Valve Seat Angle
Intake 30 Degrees
Exhaust 45 Degrees
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TK 3.88 Diesel Engine Specifications (Rev 1/97)

Valve Seat Width
Intake 0.57 in. (1.44 mm) .078 in. (1.98 mm)
Tappet To Tappet Bore Clearance .0016-.0037 in. (0.040-0.094 mm)
Camshaft
Camshaft Journal
Middle 1.5713-1.5722 in. (39.910-39.935 mm) 1.5689 in. (39.850 mm)
Timing Gear End Bearing Insert 1.5748-1.5774 in. (40.000-40.065 mm) 1.5787 in. (40.100 mm)
Flywheel End Bearing 1.5748-1.5758 in. (40.000-40.025 mm) 1.5787 in .(40.100 mm)
Camshaft Journal to
Middle .0026-.0045 in. (0.065-0.115 mm)
Camshaft Deflection .001 in. (0.02 mm)

Point (From Bottom of Piston) .31 in .(8.0 mm)
2nd Oversize 2.8513-2.8524 in. (72.422-72.452 mm) 2.6469 in. (72.310 mm)
Piston to Cylinder Wall Clearance .0019-.0043 in. (0.048-0.108 mm)
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Piston Ring Width
Top Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Middle Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Bottom Ring .1366-.1374 in. (3.470-3.490 mm)
Top .0030-.0043 in. (0.075-0.110 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Middle .0012-.0026 in. (0.030-0.065 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Bottom .0008-.0022 in. (0.020-0.055 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Piston Ring End Gap
Connecting Rod

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Cylinder Block
Cylinder Head
Timing Gears
Timing Gear Lash
Gear .0016-.0047 in. (0.040-0.120 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Oil Pump
Type Trocoid
16
Starter
No Load Test
Voltage 11 volts
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TK 3.95 Diesel Engine Specifications
General TK 3.95
Model 3TNE72KC
Type Four Stroke Cycle
Water Cooled
Number of Cylinders 3
Bore 2.83 in. (72.0 mm)
Stroke 3.07 in. (78.0 mm)
Displacement 58.2 cu. in. (953 cc)
Power Rating 16.8 hp (12.5 kW)
Compression Ratio 22.9 to 1
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise
(Viewed from Flywheel)
Firing Order 1, 3, 2
Fuel Injection Timing 14 Degrees BTDC
Nozzle Injection Pressure 1707 psi (11768 kPa)
Oil Pressure 18.5 psi (127 kPa) Minimum
@ 230 F (110 C) and 1600 rpm

Valve Spring
Intake .2758-.2764 in. (7.005-7.020 mm) .2787 in. (7.080 mm)
Intake .2740-.2746 in. (6.960-6.975 mm) .2717 in. (6.900 mm)
Valve Depth
Intake .016-.024 in. (0.40-0.60 mm) .039 in. (1.00 mm)
Intake .006-.010 in. (0.15-0.25 mm)
Exhaust .006-.010 in. (0.15-0.25 mm)
Valve Seat Angle
Intake 30 Degrees
Exhaust 45 Degrees
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Valve Seat Width
Intake 0.57 in. (1.44 mm) .078 in. (1.98 mm)
Tappet To Tappet Bore Clearance .0016-.0037 in. (0.040-0.094 mm) .0059 in. (0.150 mm)
Camshaft
Camshaft Journal
Middle 1.5713-1.5722 in. (39.910-39.935 mm) 1.5689 in. (39.850 mm)
Timing Gear End Bearing Insert 1.5748-1.5774 in. (40.000-40.065 mm) 1.5787 in. (40.100 mm)
Flywheel End Bearing 1.5748-1.5758 in. (40.000-40.025 mm) 1.5787 in .(40.100 mm)
Camshaft Journal to
Middle .0026-.0045 in. (0.065-0.115 mm)
Camshaft Deflection .001 in. (0.02 mm) .002 in. (0.05 mm)

Point (From Bottom of Piston) .49 in .(12.4 mm)
2nd Oversize 2.8520-2.8531 in. (72.440-72.470 mm) 2.8504 in. (72.400 mm)
Piston to Cylinder Wall Clearance .0018-.0030 in. (0.045-0.075 mm)
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Piston Ring Width
Top Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Middle Ring .0579-.0587 in. (1.470-1.490 mm)
Bottom Ring .1196-.1177 in. (2.970-2.990 mm)
Middle .0035-.0049 in. (0.090-0.125 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Bottom .0008-.0018 in. (0.020-0.045 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Piston Ring End Gap
Connecting Rod

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Cylinder Block
Cylinder Head
Timing Gears
Timing Gear Lash
Gear .0016-.0047 in. (0.040-0.120 mm) .0079 in. (0.200 mm)
Oil Pump
Type Trocoid
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Starter
No Load Test
Voltage 11 volts
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Torque Values for TK 2.44 & TK 3.66 Engines
Dia. x Pitch
Nm ft-lb kgm
Description (mm)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Connecting Rod Bolt 7x1 22.6-27.5 16.6-20.3 2.3-2.8
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 12x1.25 83.4-93.2 61.5-68.7 8.5-9.5
Cylinder Head Mtg. Bolt 8x1.25 32.4-36.3 23.9-26.8 3.3-3.7
Engine Lift Bracket Mtg. Bolt 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Exhaust Manifold Stud 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Exhaust Manifold Mtg. Stud 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Exhaust Manifold Mtg. Nut 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Flywheel Mtg. Bolt 10x1.25 80.4-86.3 59.3-63.7 8.2-8.8
Fuel Injection Nozzle Assy. 20x1.5 49.0-53.0 36.2-39.1 5.0-5.4
Fuel Injection Nozzle Nut 39.2-44.1 28.9-32.5 4.0-4.5
Fuel Injection Pump Mtg. Nut 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Fuel Injection Pump Mtg. Stud 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Fuel Injection Pump Inspection Plate Nut 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Fuel Injection Pump Inspection Plate Stud 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Fuel Injection Pump Gear Case Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Fuel Injection Pump Air Bleed Screw Assy. 12 24.5-34.3 18.1-25.3 2.5-3.5
Glow Plug 10x1.25 14.7-19.6 10.8-14.5 1.5-2.0
Idler Gear Shaft Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Intake Manifold Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Main Bearing Bolt 9x1.25 52.0-55.9 38.3-41.2 5.3-5.7
Oil Intake Pipe Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Oil Pan Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Oil Pan Cover Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Oil Pump Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Rear Seal Housing Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Rocker Arm Support Mtg. Bolt 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Rocker Arm Support Mtg. Nut 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Rocker Arm Support Mtg. Stud 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Starter Mtg. Bolt 12x1.75 78.5-98.1 57.9-72.3 8.0-10.0
Starter Mounting Flange Mtg. Bolt 10x1.5 44.1-53.9 32.5-39.8 4.5-5.5
Thermostat Housing Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Timing Gear Housing Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Timing Gear Housing Inspection Cover
Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Timing Gear Cover Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Timing Gear Cover Inspection Cover Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Valve Cover Mtg. Nut 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Water Pump Mtg. Bolt 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Water Pump Pulley Mtg. Nut 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Water Pump Pulley Mtg. Stud 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
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Torque Values for TK 2.49 & TK 3.74 Engines
Dia. x Pitch
Nm ft-lb kgm
Description (mm)
Glow Plug 10x1.25 14.7-19.6 10.8-14.5 1.5-2.0
Oil Pan Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Thermostat Housing Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
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Torque Values for TK 3.88 Engine
Dia. x Pitch
Nm ft-lb kgm
Description (mm)
Glow Plug 10x1.25 14.7-19.6 10.8-14.5 1.5-2.0
Oil Pan Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Thermostat Housing Mtg. Bolt 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
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Torque Values for TK 3.95 Engine
Dia. x Pitch
Nm ft-lb kgm
Description (mm)
Glow Plug 10x1.25 14.7-19.6 10.8-14.5 1.5-2.0
Oil Pan Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
Thermostat Housing Mtg. Bolt 8x1.25 22.6-28.4 16.6-21.0 2.3-2.9
Mtg. Bolt 6x1 9.8-11.8 7.2-8.7 1.0-1.2
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Engine Disassembly 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Engine Disassembly
Before disassembling the engine, drain the engine oil and While disassembling the engine, note things such as the
coolant, remove the following parts from the engine, and position of dowel pins and O-rings, and the existing timing
remove the engine from the unit: marks and bearing cap marks. Identical components in the
valve train and the crankshaft assembly should be kept in
Battery Cables
order or marked. This prevents mixing up these components
Fuel Lines
and allows the components to be placed in their original
Electrical Wiring
positions when the engine is assembled.
Fuel/Throttle Solenoid
Coolant Hoses 1. Remove the starter.
Air Cleaner and Intake Hose
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Valve Cover
Crankcase Breather Hose
Fuel Injection Line
Thermostat Housing
Intake Manifold
Water Pump
Dipstick
Fuel Injection
Pump
Crankshaft
Pulley
Oil Filter
Oil Pan Timing Gear Cover

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Oil Pan Cover
TK 3.88 Front View
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Engine Disassembly (Rev 1/97)
Water Pump Crankcase Breather Hose
Fuel Injection Line
Valve Cover
Exhaust
Manifold
Starter
Flywheel
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Oil Pan
TK 3.88 Rear View
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2. Remove the exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the fuel injection lines. Cover all the injection

lines, fuel lines, and fittings with plastic covers or tape.
The smallest amount of dirt can damage the fuel
system.
4. Remove the crankcase breather hose.
5. Remove the fuel injection return lines.
6. Remove the intake manifold.
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Fuel Injection Nozzles
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Intake Manifold
7. Remove the fuel injection nozzles.
NOTE: Removing the lift bracket from the cylinder

head and the fuel return collars from the fuel injec-
tion nozzles makes it easier to remove the injection
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nozzles.
8. Remove the glow plug connector.

Water Pump
9. Remove the glow plugs.
10. Remove the water pump.
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11. Remove the oil filter and the oil pressure control valve. 14. Remove the rocker arm assembly by removing the nuts
On the TK 3.88 and TK 3.95 the oil pressure control and (and bolt on three cylinder engines) that mount the
valve is attached to the oil filter adapter. rocker arm supports. Alternately loosen each nut and
bolt one turn at a time to evenly release the spring pres-
sure on the rocker arm assembly.
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Oil Filter Adapter Rocker Arm Assembly

12. Remove the dipstick and the dipstick guide. 15. Remove the valve stem caps and keep them in order.
13. Remove the valve cover by removing the two special
cap nuts. Inspect the O-rings under these cap nuts and
replace the O-rings, if necessary, during assembly.
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Valve Stem Caps

aea343 16. Remove the push rods and keep them in order if they
Valve Cover will be reused.
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17. Break each cylinder head bolt loose 1/4 to 1/2 turn in a 20. Remove the starter mounting flange.
crisscross pattern starting at the ends. Then remove the
NOTE: The bolts at the bottom of the starter mount-
cylinder head bolts.
ing flange, which screw into the oil pan, are longer
than the other bolts that fasten the starter mounting
flange to the engine.
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Cylinder Head Bolts
18. Remove the cylinder head from the cylinder block.
19. Remove the tappets (valve lifters) and keep them in

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order so they will be placed in the same position when
assembled.
NOTE: The tappets can be removed from either the

Starter Mounting Flange
top or the bottom of the block. If the engine is turned
upside down with the cylinder head off, the lifters may 21. Remove the rear seal housing.
fall out. 22. Remove the front crankshaft bolt.
23. Remove the crankshaft pulley by using a suitable

puller.
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Removing Tappet
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Removing Crankshaft Pulley
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24. Remove the timing gear cover.
25. Check the timing gear lash. If the gear lash is within
specifications (refer to Specifications), the gears can
probably be reused. If the gear lash is excessive, some
or all of the gears must be replaced to meet the specifi-
cations.
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Idler Gear and Timing Marks
27. Remove the idler gear shaft from the cylinder block.
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Check Timing Gear Lash

26. Remove the snap ring from the idler shaft and remove
the thrust washer and the idler gear. Note the timing
marks on the timing gears. The timing marks must be
aligned when the engine is assembled. The A mark on
the crankshaft gear is straight up when the piston in the
cylinder next to the water pump is at top dead center.
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Idler Gear Shaft
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28. Remove the mounting bolts from the camshaft thrust 31. Make sure the oil has been drained and remove the oil
plate by turning the camshaft gear to access the bolts pan and the oil intake pipe.
through the holes in the gear.
NOTE: Some engines have two piece oil pans. The oil
pan cover must be removed to access some of the
mounting bolts that fasten the top half of the oil pan
to the block.
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Camshaft Gear
29. Carefully remove the camshaft to avoid scratching or

marring the camshaft bearings. aea219
30. Remove the oil pump.

Remove Oil Pan Cover
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Oil Pump Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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32. Remove the timing gear housing and injection pump. 35. Remove the connecting rod caps.
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Timing Gear Housing and Injection Pump

Removing Connecting Rod Caps
33. Remove the ring ridge from the top of each cylinder, if
36. Carefully remove the piston and connecting rod assem-
necessary.
blies through the top of the cylinders to avoid scratch-
34. Mark, or note the existing marks on, the connecting rod ing or marring the cylinder walls.
caps, connecting rods, pistons, and main bearing caps
37. Remove the main bearing caps.
so they can be placed in the same position when assem-
bled. NOTE: The rear main bearing cap (flywheel end) has
a thrust bearing on each side. Make sure to remove
these two thrust bearings.
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Removing Connecting Main Bearing Caps

Identification Marks
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NOTE: The upper rear main bearing (flywheel end)

has a thrust bearing on each side. Make sure to
remove these two thrust bearings.
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Rear Main Bearing Cap
38. Carefully remove the crankshaft from the block.
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Upper Rear Main Bearing
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Inspection and Reconditioning 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Inspection and Reconditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Camshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Crankshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cylinder Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cylinder Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Cylinder Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Valve Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Valve Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Valve Seat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Valve Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Valve Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Oil Pressure Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Oil Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Pistons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Push Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rocker Arm Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tappets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Timing Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Wrist Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Inspection and Reconditioning
NOTE: Refer to the Specifications Section for specific Cylinder Block

dimensions that are not given in this section.
1. Inspect the cylinder block for cracks, damage, and dis-
This section covers the cleaning, inspection, overhaul, and tortion. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to check
assembly of individual engine components. After disassem- the cylinder block deck for distortion. Check all four
bling the engine, check the components and discard unus- sides, both diagonals, and the center lines of the cylin-
able parts such as gaskets, O-rings, burned valves, and der block deck. If there is more than .002 in. (0.05 mm)
broken rings. Check the items that may need machine shop distortion, resurface the cylinder block. Do not remove
work first so this work can be completed by the time the rest more than .002 in. (0.05 mm) from the surface of the
of the engine is ready to assemble. cylinder block.
1 Head Mating Surface

2. Cylinder Bore
3. Pan Mating Surface
4. Main Bearing Bore Alignment
5. Cam Bearing Bore Alignment
6. Lifter Bore aea227
Block Measurements
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Inspection and Reconditioning (Rev 1/97)
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Checking Block Distortion
2. Check each cylinder for out of round, taper, pocketing,

Cylinder Measuring Positions
or any other damage that would require boring the cyl-
inders. Measure each cylinder both parallel and perpen- 3. If the cylinders must be bored, determine which over-
dicular to the crankshaft, at the top, the middle, and the size pistons should be used. Pistons are available in
bottom of the cylinder bore. The cylinder out of round- .010 and .020 in. (0.25 and 0.50 mm) oversizes.
ness should not exceed the wear limit (refer to Specifi-
NOTE: If the .020 in. (0.50 mm) oversize is not large
cations), and should not be tapered more than .0030 in.
enough to clean up the cylinders, cylinder sleeves and
(0.076 mm). If the cylinders are in good condition,
standard pistons must be installed. Use the following
deglaze the cylinders with a glaze breaker.
procedure to install cylinder sleeves:
a. Bore and hone the cylinder block to accept the cyl-

inder sleeves. The recommended interference fit
for the cylinder sleeves is .0029-.0041 in. (0.075-
0.105 mm).
Measure each cylinder sleeve and subtract .0035

in. (0.090 mm). Bore and hone each cylinder to
match this dimension. The roughness average of
the final surface finish should be less than 248
micro inches (6.3 microns).
b. Press the cylinder sleeves into the cylinder block

using a hydraulic press and a pressing tool.
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Measuring Cylinder Diameter
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The pressing tool can be fabricated using the The bottom end of a cylinder sleeve has a slightly
dimensions in the illustrations below. smaller outside diameter than the rest of the sleeve.
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TK 2.44, TK 2.49, TK 3.66, aea233
and TK 3.74 Pressing Tool

Cylinder Sleeve
Spray oil on the outside of the cylinder sleeve or

on the inside of the cylinder bore in the block.
Place the cylinder sleeve in the block and press the

sleeve into place. The pressing load should be
2200-4400 lb. (1000-2000 kg)
The top of the cylinder sleeve must be flush with

aea232 the top of the block. The cylinder sleeve cannot
protrude above the top of the block at all.
TK 3.88 and TK 3.95 Pressing Tool
Planes A and B must be parallel.
Planes A and B must be perpendicular to the center

line of the tool.
Relieve area C slightly as shown to prevent inter-

ference with the sleeve.
Bevel all the edges slightly.
c. Use a hydraulic press to press the cylinder sleeves

into the block. aea234
Place the pressing tool in the top end of the cylin-

der sleeve. Cylinder Sleeve Installation
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d. Bore and hone each cylinder sleeve to obtain the 6. Measure the middle and rear camshaft bearings. If the
correct piston clearance. middle or rear camshaft bearings are larger than the
wear limits (refer to Specifications), or if the surfaces
4. Measure each piston. Bore and hone each cylinder to
have been damaged significantly, replace the block.
obtain the correct piston to cylinder clearance (refer to
Specifications). Minor damage to the camshaft bearings can be cleaned
up with a brake cylinder hone. The camshaft bearings
CAUTION: The pistons will vary slightly in diameter.
should also be lightly honed after the block has been
Therefore, each piston must be measured and each
boiled out.
cylinder must be bored and honed to match each pis-
ton. 7. Install the main bearing caps in their proper positions.
The cast arrows are labeled FW and should point to the
The roughness average of the final surface finish in the
rear (flywheel end) of the engine. The main bearing cap
cylinders should be 59 to 118 micro inches (1.5 to 3.0
that is machined for the thrust bearing goes to the rear
microns).
end of the engine. The main bearing caps with numbers
5. Measure the front camshaft bearing insert. If the front stamped on them go to the middle of the engine with
camshaft bearing insert is larger than the wear limit the main bearing cap marked number one closest to the
(refer to Specifications) or has a damaged surface, rear of the engine. The main bearing cap with no num-
remove the bearing insert with a bearing driver. If the ber goes to the front end of the engine. Torque the main
block will be boiled out, remove the bearing insert and bearing cap bolts (refer to Specifications).
all the core plugs.
NOTE: The middle and rear camshaft bearings do not

have bearing inserts.
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Measuring Front Camshaft Bearing Insert Main Bearing Cap Marks
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8. Measure the main bearing bores both vertically and 10. Measure each tappet bore in the block. If any of the tap-
horizontally. If the main bearing bores are more than pet bores are larger than the wear limit (refer to Specifi-
.001 in. (0.25 mm) out of round, the block must be cations) the block must be replaced. Normally very
align bored. little, if any, wear occurs in the tappet bores. Small
scratches or nicks should be cleaned up with a brake
cylinder hone. The tappet bores should also be lightly
honed after the block has been boiled out.
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Measuring Main Bearing Bore
9. Check the main bearing bore alignment with a straight

edge and a .0015 in. (0.381 mm) feeler gauge. Lay the
straight edge in main bearing bores of the block and
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place the feeler gauge between the straight edge and
each main bearing bore. There should be some drag on
Measuring Tappet Bore
the feeler gauge at each main bearing bore. If there is
no drag on the feeler gauge at any main bearing bore, 11. Check or replace all of the core plugs.
the block must be align bored.
Crankshaft
1. Check the crankshaft for cracks and check the main
journals, rod journals, and the oil seal surface for exces-
sive wear or damage. Check to see that the oil passages
are not clogged or dirty.
2. Measure the main journals. If any of the main journals

are smaller than the wear limits (refer to Specifica-
tions), or tapered or out of round more than .0010 in.
(0.025 mm), the main journals must be ground under-
size.
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Only the .010 in. (0.25 mm) undersize main bearings
Checking Main Bearing Bore Alignment are available. Refer to Specifications for the suggested
outside diameter of undersized main journals.
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Only the .010 in. (0.25 mm) undersize rod bearings are
available. Refer to Specifications for the suggested out-
side diameter of undersized rod journals.
NOTE: The most accurate method of determining the

outside diameter of the undersized rod journals is to
install the rod caps with the undersized bearing
inserts in place. Properly torque the rod caps to the
rods and measure the inside diameter of the rod bear-
aea240 ings. Subtracting the suggested oil clearance (refer to
Specifications) from the inside diameter of the rod
bearings results in the correct outside diameter for the
Measuring Main Journal
undersized rod journals.
NOTE: The most accurate method of determining the
outside diameter of the undersized main journals is to 4. Measure the crankshaft deflection by placing the front
install the main bearing caps with the undersized and rear main journals in a set of V blocks, or place
bearing inserts in place. Properly torque the main the crankshaft in the block resting on only the old front
bearing caps to the block and measure the inside and rear upper main bearing inserts. Set a dial indicator
diameter of the main bearings. Subtracting the sug- on a middle main journal and rotate the crankshaft one
gested oil clearance (refer to Specifications) from the full turn. The crankshaft deflection equals one half of
inside diameter of the main bearings results in the the largest difference in readings on the dial indicator.
correct outside diameter for the undersized main jour- If the crankshaft deflection is greater than .0008 in.
nals. (0.020 mm) the crankshaft must be replaced.
3. Measure the rod journals. If any of the rod journals are

smaller than the wear limits, (refer to Specifications) or
tapered or out of round more than .0010 in. (0.025
mm), the rod journals must be ground undersize.
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Measuring Crankshaft Deflection
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Measuring Rod Journal
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4. Measure the outside diameter of each piston. This mea-

surement should be taken perpendicular to the wrist pin
at a specific distance, called A, above the bottom of
the piston skirt. Refer to Specifications for the sug-
gested values for distance A. If the piston is smaller
than the wear limit (refer to Specifications), replace the
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Crankshaft Deflection
5. Inspect the crankshaft timing gear for chipped or worn

teeth and for any cracks on or between the teeth. To
remove the gear use a standard gear puller. Install the
gear by pressing it onto the crankshaft. Apply a sealant
to the inside of the gear and to the outside of the crank-
shaft when installing the gear to prevent oil leaks.
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Pistons
1. Remove and discard the old piston rings. Distance A
2. Remove the wrist pin circlips and push the wrist pin out
of the piston. If it is difficult to push the wrist pin out of
the piston, heat the piston in hot water that is at 120 to
140 F (49 to 60 C).
NOTE: Do not clamp a connecting rod in a vise with

steel jaws. Instead, use a vise that has soft jaws, or use
soft jaw covers. Clamping a connecting rod in the
steel jaws of a vise will put small nicks in the connect- aea245
ing rod. These nicks raise the stress on the connecting

rod and can cause the connecting rod to break while
the engine is running. Measuring Piston
3. Remove the carbon from the top of the piston but do 5. Clean the ring groves with a ring groove cleaner. Be
not scratch the piston. Clean the piston and inspect it careful to avoid scraping any metal off the piston. If a
for damage. Replace the piston if it has any cracks, or if ring groove cleaner is not available, break a used ring
the top of the piston is significantly burned or damaged. and sharpen the end. This can be used to clean the ring
grooves.
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6. Use a new set of piston rings and a feeler gauge to the wrist pin through the connecting rod bushing, but
check the clearance between the rings and the ring the wrist pin should rotate freely.
grooves. If the clearance between a new ring and its
respective ring groove is greater than the wear limit
(refer to Specifications), the piston must be replaced.
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Measuring Wrist Pin
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Connecting Rods
The procedures used to recondition a connecting rod, which
Checking Ring Clearance
include honing the connecting rod bearing bore, straighten-
7. Measure the inside diameter of the wrist pin bore. If the ing the connecting rod, and replacing the connecting rod
inside diameter of the wrist pin bore is larger than the bushing, require various pieces of expensive equipment. If
wear limit (refer to Specifications), replace the piston. this equipment is not available, most machine shops can
recondition serviceable connecting rods to meet standard
Wrist Pins specifications.
The wrist pin and the connecting rod bushing carry a large 1. If possible, bead blast the connecting rods with glass
load concentrated in a small area. Therefore a precise fit is beads. Bead blasting does an exceptional job of clean-
critical. If possible, a qualified machine shop should fit new ing the rods, and it also relieves stress by removing
wrist pins to new connecting rod bushings when an engine minor surface damage that tends to increase stress.
is overhauled.
NOTE: Bead blasting the connecting rods is highly
1. Measure the outside diameter of the wrist pins with a recommended. Most machine shops offer this service
micrometer. If a wrist pin is smaller than the wear limit and the price is usually quite reasonable.
(refer to Specifications), replace the wrist pin.
2. Check each connecting rod bearing by installing the
2. If a micrometer with this degree of accuracy is not connecting rod cap with the bearing inserts in place and
available, the fit between the wrist pin and the connect- properly torquing the rod cap bolts (refer to Specifica-
ing rod bushing can be checked by oiling the wrist pin tions).
and inserting it into the connecting rod bushing. The fit
should be snug and it should take a slight push to move
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3. Measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod bear- 6. Use a connecting rod alignment fixture to check each
ings. If any of the connecting rod bearings are larger rod for twist and parallelism. The service limit for both
than the wear limits (refer to Specifications) or show twist and parallelism is .003 in. per 4 in. (0.08 mm per
significant damage, replace the entire set of connecting 100 mm). If the twist or parallelism exceeds the wear
rod bearing inserts. limit, straighten or replace the rod.
4. Check each connecting rod bearing bore by installing 7. Measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod
the rod caps with the rod bearing inserts removed and bushings. If the connecting rod bushings are larger than
properly torquing the rod cap bolts (refer to Specifica- the wear limits (refer to Specifications) or show signifi-
tions). cant damage, replace the connecting rod bushings.
5. Measure each connecting rod bearing bore both parallel

and perpendicular to the rod. If the rod bearing bore is
more than .001 in. (0.25 mm) out of round the rod must
be reconditioned or replaced.
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Measuring Rod Bushing
8. To replace a connecting rod bushing, press the old

aea249 bushing out of the connecting rod. Press the new bush-
ing into the rod and make sure to align the oil hole in
Measuring Rod Bearing Bore the bushing with the oil hole in the top of the rod.
9. Finish the new bushing by reaming or honing it to size.

Each connecting rod bushing must be sized to its indi-
vidual wrist pin. Measure the outside diameter of the
wrist pin. Adding the suggested oil clearance of .0010-
.0019 in. (0.025-0.047 mm) to the outside diameter of
the wrist pin results in the correct inside diameter for
the finished connecting rod bushing.
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Measuring Connecting Rod Twist and Parallelism
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Timing Gears
1. Inspect the timing gears for chipped or excessively
worn teeth, and for any cracks on or between the teeth.
The gear lash should have been checked during the dis-
assembly of the engine. If not, check the gear lash dur-
ing the assembly of the engine.
NOTE: The camshaft, crankshaft, and injection

pump gears use a press fit. To remove these gears use
a standard gear puller or a hydraulic press. Install
these gears with a hydraulic press.
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2. Measure the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing.

The standard dimensions are .7874-.7882 in. (20.000- Measuring Idler Gear Shaft
20.021 mm). The wear limit is .7906 in. (20.080 mm).
If the idler gear bushing is larger than the wear limit or Camshaft
is significantly damaged, replace the idler gear bushing. 1. Check the camshaft journals, the cam lobes, the thrust
To replace the bushing, press the old bushing out of the plate, and the camshaft gear for wear or damage.
idler gear and press the new bushing into the idler gear.
2. Measure the camshaft journals. If any of the camshaft
journals are smaller than the wear limit (refer to Speci-
fications) or significantly damaged, replace the cam-
shaft.
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Measuring Idler Gear Bushing

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3. Measure the outside diameter of the idler gear shaft.
The standard dimensions are .7858-.7866 in. (19.959-
19.980 mm). The wear limit is .7846 in. (19.930 mm). Measuring Camshaft Journals
If the idler gear shaft is smaller than the wear limit or is
3. Measure the cam lobes. If any of the cam lobes are
significantly damaged, replace the idler gear shaft.
smaller than the wear limit (refer to Specifications) or
significantly damaged, replace the camshaft.
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clearance again. If the clearance still exceeds the wear

limit after replacing the thrust plate, replace the cam-
shaft gear also. To remove the camshaft gear use a stan-
dard gear puller or a hydraulic press. Install the
camshaft gear with a hydraulic press.
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Measuring Cam Lobes
4. Measure the camshaft deflection by placing the front

and rear camshaft journals in a set of V blocks. Set a
dial indicator on a middle camshaft journal and rotate
the camshaft one full turn. The camshaft deflection
equals one half of the largest difference in readings on Checking Thrust Plate Clearance
the dial indicator. If the camshaft deflection is greater
than the wear limit (refer to Specifications), the cam- Cylinder Head
shaft must be replaced.
1. Clean all the carbon and any other deposits from the
cylinder head with a gasket scraper or a wire brush.
Visually inspect the cylinder head for cracks and the
sealing surfaces for damage.
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Measuring Camshaft Deflection
5. Check the thrust plate clearance (end play) by placing a Checking Cylinder Head Distortion
feeler gauge between the thrust plate and the camshaft
2. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to check the cyl-
gear. If the clearance exceeds the wear limit (refer to
inder head deck for distortion. Check all four sides,
Specifications), replace the thrust plate and check the
both diagonals, and the center lines of the cylinder head
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deck. The standard distortion is .002 in. (0.05 mm). The top of the valve spring seat) is correct. Refer to Specifi-
wear limit is .006 in. (0.15 mm). Resurface or replace cations for the recommended valve guide projections.
the head if the distortion exceeds the wear limit.
Disassembly
1. Use a valve spring compressor to remove the valve
keepers.
2. Remove the valve spring retainers, the valve springs,

and the valves. Mark each valve or keep them in order
so they can be returned to their original positions when
assembled.
3. Remove the valve stem seals and boil out the head if
possible.
Valve Guides
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1. Remove the carbon from the valve guides with a valve
guide carbon beater. Removing or Installing Valve Guides
2. Measure the inside diameter of the valve guides with a
small hole gauge or a graduated set of tapered pilots. If
the valve guides are larger than the wear limits (refer to
Specifications), replace the valve guides.
NOTE: If the engine has been in use for some time

and has accumulated many hours of running time, it
is advisable to replace the valve guides because they
usually show significant wear after numerous hours
of service. Because the valve seat grinding procedure
is centered by a pilot placed in the valve guide, new
straight valve guides allow the valve seats to be aea259
ground accurately.
3. Remove the valve guides by using a valve guide tool
and a press or a hammer to drive the valve guides out 5. After installation, ream the new valve guides. Use a
through the bottom of the cylinder head. ream that matches the smallest standard dimension for
the inside diameter of the valve guides (refer to Specifi-
4. Install the new valve guides using the valve guide tool cations).
and a press or a hammer. Drive the valve guide into the
top of the cylinder head until the valve guide projection
(the distance between the top of the valve guide and the
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Valve Depth grinding the valve or valve seat, the valve, the valve seat or
both may need replacement. If the valve depth is over the
The valve depth is the distance between the cylinder head
wear limit after grinding the valve or the valve seat, the
deck and the valve.
valve, the valve seat or both must be replaced.
To check the valve depth, install the valves in their respec-

tive valve seats and measure the valve depth of each with a
depth gauge or a caliper. The wear limit for both the intake
and exhaust valves in all of these engines is .039 in. (1.00
mm).
Valves
aea260 1. Clean and inspect the valves. Replace valves that are
cracked, bent, or have valve faces that are significantly
Valve Depth damaged.
2. Measure the outside diameter of the valve stems. If the

valve stem is smaller than the wear limit (refer to Spec-
ifications), replace the valve.
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Measuring Valve Depth

The valve depth is a critical dimension for most diesel Measuring Valve Stem
engines. Grinding the valve or the valve seat increases the
3. The valves can be ground to clean up any wear or
valve depth. As the valve depth increases, the volume of the
minor damage on the valve faces. Grind the valves until
combustion chamber also increases and the compression
all signs of wear or damage are removed. Grind the
ratio decreases. Decreasing the compression ratio can cause
valve faces to the following angles:
hard starting or poor performance. Therefore it is very
important to check the valve depth of each valve before and Intake 30 degrees
after grinding the valve, and before and after grinding the
Exhaust 45 degrees
valve seat. If the valve depth is near the wear limit before
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4. After grinding the valves, check the valve margin.

Replace any valve with a valve margin that is less than
.039 in. (1.00 mm).
NOTE: Valves with a valve margin that is not even

after being ground are slightly bent. These valves
should be replaced if the valve margin is less than
.039 in. (1.00 mm) at the narrowest point.
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Intake Valve Seat Angles
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Valve Margin
5. After grinding the valves, install the valves in their

respective valve seats and check the valve depth of
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each. Replace any valve that has a valve depth over the
wear limit. Exhaust Valve Seat Angles
Valve Seats
1. Inspect the valve seats for any major damage that
would require valve seat replacement.
2. Grind each valve seat to remove any sign of wear or

minor damage. Valve seats that show no wear or dam-
age should also be ground lightly to clean up any slight
imperfections. Grind the valve seats to the following
angles:
Intake 30 degrees
Exhaust 45 degrees
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Measuring Valve Seat Width
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3. After grinding the valve seats, install the valves in their Valve Springs
respective valve seats and check the valve depth of
1. Clean and inspect the valve springs. Replace valve
each. Replace any valve that has been ground and now
springs that are cracked, or significantly scratched or
has a valve depth over the wear limit. Replace any
damaged.
valve seat that has a new valve installed and still has a
valve depth over the wear limit. 2. Measure the free length of the valve springs with a cali-
per. Replace any valve springs that are shorter than the
4. Check the width of the valve seats with a caliper.
wear limits (refer to Specifications).
5. Use Prussian Blue or a similar dye to check the align-
ment of the each valve seat and valve face. The valve
seat should contact the middle of the valve face.
6. Use 15 and 70 degree grinding stones to size and align

the valve seats to meet the width specifications (refer to
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Specifications), and alignment recommendation above.
Valve Seat Replacement

1. Use a standard valve seat removal tool to remove a
valve seat from the cylinder head.
NOTE: If a valve seat removal tool is not available, Measuring Valve Spring Free Length
use a welding torch to heat the valve seat insert red
3. Check the inclination of the valve springs with a
hot at two spots directly across from each other.
square. Replace any valve springs with inclinations
Allow the valve seat insert to cool and contract for 3 to larger than the maximum limits (refer to Specifica-
5 minutes. tions).
Pry the valve seat insert out of the cylinder head with
a small pry bar.
2. Clean any carbon or other foreign material out of the

valve seat insert bore in the cylinder head.
3. Measure the outside diameter of the new valve seat

insert and the inside diameter of the valve seat insert
bore. The valve seat insert should be .002 to .004 in.
(0.05 to 0.10 mm) larger than the valve seat insert bore
for a proper interference fit.
4. Chill the valve seat insert and install it with a valve seat
installation tool.
5. Grind the new valve seats after installation.

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Checking Valve Spring Inclination
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1. Lightly oil the valve stem seals and place them on the
valve guides.
NOTE: New valve stem seals should always be used

when assembling the cylinder head.
2. Oil the valve stem and place the valves in their respec-
tive valve seats. Oiling the valve stems prevents them
from seizing to the new valve stem seals.
3. Install the valve springs. The end of a valve spring that

has less pitch (this end is wound tighter and may have
some paint on it) should be placed on the cylinder head.
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Valve Spring Measurements
4. Inspect the valve stem caps, the valve spring retainers,

and the valve keepers. Replace any of these compo-
nents that show significant wear or damage.
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Cylinder Head Assembly

Assemble the cylinder head after all the components have
been reconditioned or replaced. Thoroughly clean the cylin- Valve Spring
der head and all the components before assembly.
4. Place the valve spring retainers in the valve springs and
compress the valve springs with a valve spring com-
pressor.
5. Install the valve keepers and remove the valve spring

compressor.
6. After installing the valves, place the cylinder head on

the intake side and fill the exhaust ports with diesel
fuel. Check to see if any diesel fuel is leaking past the
exhaust valves. Turn the cylinder head over and check
the intake valves in the same way. Minor seeping is
acceptable, but any valves that leak significantly must
be removed and lapped.
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a. To lap a valve place a small amount of medium grit
valve lapping compound on the valve face.
Installing Valve Stem Seals
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b. Place the valve in the valve seat and use a valve d. Remove the valve and wipe the lapping compound
lapping tool to spin the valve against the valve seat off the valve seat and the valve face. The valve seat
for a short time. should appear smooth and be an even gray color.
The valve face should show a smooth, even gray
ring where it contacts the valve seat. Repeat the
lapping procedure if either the valve seat or the
valve face does not appear smooth and even.
7. Recheck the valves for leaks after they have been

lapped.
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Lapping Valves NOTE: The intake and exhaust rocker arms are different.
Note the differences, mark them, or keep them in order
c. Lift the valve off the valve seat, rotate the valve during disassembly to make sure they are reassembled in
about a quarter of a turn, and drop the valve back the correct order.
onto the valve seat. Spin the valve against the
valve seat again for a short time. Repeat this sev- 1. Remove the circlips from both ends of the rocker arm
eral times. shaft.
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Three Cylinder Rocker Arm Assembly
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2. Remove the rocker arms, the rocker arm supports, and 5. Measure the inside diameter of each rocker arm bush-
the springs from the rocker arm shaft. Keep these parts ing. If a rocker arm bushing is larger than the wear limit
in order, to make sure they will be assembled correctly. (refer to Specifications) or shows significant damage,
replace the bushing or the rocker arm.
3. Clean and inspect all the components of the rocker arm
assembly. Replace any parts that show significant wear 6. Replace the rocker arm bushing by pressing the old
or damage. bushing out of the rocker arm and pressing the new
bushing into the rocker arm. Use a hone or a ream to
4. Measure the outside diameter of the rocker arm shaft at
size the bushing to the standard dimension (refer to
the pivot point of each rocker arm. Replace the rocker
Specifications).
arm shaft if it is smaller than the wear limit (refer to
Specifications) at any of the rocker arm pivot points. 7. Loosen the lock nut and remove the valve adjustment
screw from each rocker arm. Inspect each valve adjust-
ment screw and replace any that show significant wear
or damage. Place the valve adjustment screws back in
the rocker arms but do not tighten the lock nuts.
8. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly and make sure the

parts are in the correct order.
Push Rods
1. Clean and inspect the push rods. Replace any Push
Rods that show significant wear or damage.
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Measuring Rocker Arm Shaft
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Measuring Rocker Arm Bushing Checking Bend in Push Rods
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2. Place each push rod on a completely flat surface and 2. Measure the outside diameter of each tappet. Replace
use a feeler gauge to check the how much the push rod any tappets that are smaller than the wear limit (refer to
is bent. Replace any push rod that is bent more than Specifications).
.003 in. (0.075 mm).
Oil Pump
3. Measure the length of each push rod. Replace any Push
Rods that are shorter than the minimum standard 1. Remove the rotor plate and inspect the oil pump. If the
dimension (refer to Specifications). rotor plate, the inner rotor, the outer rotor, or the oil
pump body show significant wear, scratches, or dam-
Tappets age, replace the oil pump.
1. Clean and inspect the tappets. Normally the tappets

rotate while the engine is running. This causes normal
wear to appear as concentric rings on the surface of the
tappet that contacts the cam lobe. A tappet that does not
rotate shows an abnormal wear pattern straight across
its contact surface. Replace any tappet that shows an
abnormal wear pattern, significant wear, or significant
damage.
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Oil Pump Assembly

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2. Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance between the

Tappet Wear oil pump body and the outer rotor. The standard dimen-
sion is .0039 to .0063 in. (0.100 to 0.160 mm). The
wear limit is .0098 in. (0.250 mm). If the clearance
between the oil pump body and the outer rotor is larger
than the wear limit, replace the oil pump.
3. Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance between the

inner rotor and the outer rotor. Place the feeler gauge
between the tip of a vane on the inner rotor and the high
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between the inner rotor and the outer rotor is more than
Measuring Tappet .0059 in. (0.150 mm), replace the oil pump.
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Checking Clearance Between

Oil Pump Body and Outer Rotor Checking Clearance Between
Rotor Plate and Rotors
5. Measure the outside diameter of the rotor shaft and the
inside diameter of the rotor shaft bore in the rotor plate.
Subtract the diameter of rotor shaft from the diameter
of the rotor shaft bore to obtain the rotor shaft clear-
ance. Refer to Specifications for the standard dimen-
sion. The wear limit is .0079 in. (0.200 mm). If the
rotor shaft clearance exceeds the wear limit, replace the
oil pump.
6. Hold the oil pump body in one hand and the oil pump
aea281 gear in the other hand. Move the rotor shaft around to
check the fit between the rotor shaft and the oil pump
Checking Clearance Between body. If it is loose or wobbly, replace the oil pump.
Inner Rotor and Outer Rotor
Oil Pressure Control Valve
4. Check the clearance between the rotor plate and both
rotors. Place a straight edge across the oil pump body The oil pressure control valve is adjusted and assembled at
and insert a feeler gauge between the straight edge and the factory. Do not disassemble the control valve unless
the rotors. The standard dimension is .0012 to .0035 in. there is reason to believe it is defective. To disassemble the
(0.030 to 0.090 mm). The wear limit is .0051 in. (0.130 valve, remove the spring retainer from the valve body and
mm). If the clearance between the rotor plate and either remove the spring and the piston.
rotor exceeds the wear limit, replace the oil pump. Replace the oil pressure control valve if any of the compo-
nents show significant wear or damage, or if the piston does
not move freely in the valve body.
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2. Check the water pump bearing. If the water pump shaft

does not rotate smoothly, or if it is loose or wobbly,
replace the water pump.
Manifolds
1. Inspect the manifolds for cracks, damage, or a build up
of carbon.
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2. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to check the
manifolds for distortion. Resurface or replace the mani-
fold if it is distorted more than .006 in. (0.15 mm).
TK 3.88 Oil Pressure Control Valve
The oil pressure can be adjusted by adding or removing

shims located between the spring and the spring retainer.
The standard oil pressure is 43-57 psi (294-392 kPa).
Water Pump
1. Check the weep hole on the bottom of the water pump
for any signs of leaking coolant. If coolant is leaking
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out of the weep hole, the mechanical seal is leaking and
the water pump must be replaced.
Checking Manifold Distortion
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Water Pump and Thermostat Assembly
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Engine Assembly 4
Engine Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Assembly Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Engine Assembly
Assembly Precautions
NOTE: Refer to the Specifications section for specifica-
tions not given in this section.
After the components of the engine have been repaired,

reconditioned, or replaced, the engine can bee assembled. It
is very important to keep the engine as clean as possible
while it is being assembled, because dirt is one of the major
factors that contributes to the failure of rebuilt engines. To
avoid problems, take these precautions:
1. Do not assemble the engine in an area where any type

of grinding is done. aea286
2. Keep your workbench, tools, and hands clean.

Install Camshaft Bearing
3. Keep sub-assemblies covered until they are needed.
4. If the engine must be left, even for a short period of

time, cover the engine until you return.
5. Make sure to follow the sequence of assembly exactly.

If certain parts are not installed in the correct order, the
engine may require some disassembly to install these
parts properly.
6. Check all the assembly tolerances such as bearing

clearance, end play, and gear lash carefully. Neglecting
these tolerances can cause serious reliability problems
in a rebuilt engine. aea287
Assembly Procedure
Install Upper Main Bearings
1. Install the front camshaft bearing insert using a bearing
4. Place the upper thrust bearings in position on each side
driver. Make sure the oil holes in the bearing insert line
of the upper rear main bearing. The grooves on the
up with the oil holes in the front camshaft bearing bore.
thrust bearings should face away from the upper rear
2. Install or check all of the oil gallery and core plugs. main bearing.
3. Place the new upper main bearing inserts in the cylin-

der block. The upper main bearing inserts are identical
and have oil holes and oil groves in them. Make sure
the holes in the bearing inserts line up with the holes in
the main bearing bores.
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Engine Assembly (Rev 1/97)
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Install Lower Main Bearings
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Install Upper Thrust Bearings
5. Carefully lay the crankshaft in the upper main bearing

inserts.
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Install Lower Thrust Bearings
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Install Crankshaft
6. Place the new lower main bearing inserts in the main

bearing caps. The lower main bearing inserts are plain
and identical.
7. Place the lower thrust bearings in position on each side aea292

of the rear main bearing cap. The lower thrust bearings
each have a tab on the bottom. The grooves on the
thrust bearings should face away from the rear main Main Bearing Cap Placement
bearing cap.
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8. Place a piece of plastigauge on each main bearing jour-

nal and install the main bearing caps in their proper
positions. The cast arrows on the main bearing caps are
labeled FW and should point to the rear (flywheel end)
of the engine. The main bearing cap with the thrust
bearings goes to the rear end of the engine. The main
bearing caps with numbers stamped on them go to the
middle of the engine with the main bearing cap marked
number one closest to the rear main bearing. The main
bearing cap with no number goes to the front end of the
engine.
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9. Install and properly torque the main bearing cap bolts
(refer to Specifications).
Check Plastigauge
12. Use a dial indicator to check the crankshaft end play.
The wear limit is .0130 in. (0.330 mm). If the end play
is larger than the wear limit, the thrust bearings must be
replaced.
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Torque Main Bearing Cap Bolts
10. Remove the main bearing caps and check the plasti- aea295
gauge to determine the clearance of each main bearing.

Check End Play
Refer to Specifications for the recommended main
bearing clearance. 13. Install each piston on its respective connecting rod by
heating the piston in hot water and then pressing the
11. Lubricate the main bearings, the main journals, and the
wrist pin into the piston and through the rod bushing.
thrust bearings with engine assembly compound or
Install the circlips. The swirl chamber on the top of the
engine oil. Replace and torque the main bearing caps.
piston must point toward the identification marks on
the connecting rod.
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15. Before installing the piston rings, check the end gap of
each ring. Place a ring in its respective cylinder. Level
the ring in the cylinder with a piston and check the end
gap with a feeler gauge. If the end gap is not correct
(refer to Specifications), check to make sure that the
cylinder bore is the correct size and that the ring is the
correct size.
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Assemble Piston and Rod
14. Each piston has three piston rings.
a. The top ring is a barrel faced compression ring.
b. The middle ring is compression ring with a tapered

face. aea298
Check End Gap

c. The bottom ring is an oil ring with a separate inter-
nal expander. 16. Place the piston rings on their respective pistons in the
proper order. Use a ring spreader to install the rings, but
do not spread the rings more than necessary. The manu-
facturers mark near the end gap of each ring should
always face the top of the piston.
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Ring Placement aea299
Oil Ring Installation
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17. Place the oil ring expander in the bottom ring groove.
18. Place the oil ring in the bottom ring groove over the
expander with the end gap of the oil ring positioned 180
degrees from the joint in the expander.
19. Place the compression ring with the tapered face in the
middle ring groove.
20. Place the barrel faced compression ring in the top ring
groove.
21. Place the connecting rod bearing inserts in the connect-

ing rods and the rod caps.
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22. Stagger the end gaps of the piston rings on each piston
so the end gaps are at 120 degree intervals and no end Install Piston
gaps line up with the wrist pin.
25. Place a piece of plastigauge on each rod journal. Install
each rod cap correctly by matching the identification
marks with those on the connecting rod.
26. Install and properly torque the rod cap bolts (refer to
Specifications).
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Ring Alignment
23. Oil each cylinder, piston, piston ring, wrist pin, and rod
bushing, with engine oil.
24. Use a ring compressor to install each piston assembly. aea302

The swirl chamber on top of the piston and the identifi-
cation marks on the connecting rod should face toward Torque Rod Cap Bolts
the intake side of the engine, away from the camshaft.
27. Remove the rod cap and check the plastigauge to deter-
mine the clearance of each connecting rod bearing.
Refer to Specifications for the recommended rod bear-
ing clearance.
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28. Lubricate the rod journal and the rod bearings of each
connecting rod with engine assembly compound or
engine oil. Install and torque the rod caps.
29. After installing each piston assembly, turn the crank-

shaft over several times. Check to see that the bearings
move freely and that the pistons and rings slide through
the cylinders easily and do not scratch the cylinder
walls.
30. Use a feeler gauge to check the side clearance between

the crankshaft and each connecting rod. The standard
dimension is .008 to .016 in. (0.20 to 0.40 mm). aea304
31. Place new O-rings on the front of the engine block and
make sure the dowel pins are in place. Install Timing Gear Housing
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Front of Engine Block aea305
32. Place a thin layer of silicone sealant on the back sealing

surface of the timing gear housing. Install Oil Pump
33. Install the timing gear housing. Make sure to align the 35. Lubricate the camshaft bearings, journals, and lobes
dowel pins and tighten the mounting bolts. with engine assembly compound or engine oil.
34. Install the oil pump with a new gasket and tighten the 36. Carefully install the camshaft to avoid damaging the
mounting bolts. camshaft bearings.
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37. Install and tighten the camshaft thrust plate mounting 40. Place the thrust washer and the snap ring on the idler
bolts. gear shaft. The sharp edge of the thrust washer and the
snap ring should face away from the idler gear.
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Install Camshaft
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38. Install the idler shaft and tighten the mounting bolts.
Install Idler Gear
41. Use a dial indicator to check the gear lash between the
timing gears, if it has not been checked already.
42. Lubricate the tappets with engine assembly compound

or engine oil. Insert each tappet into its respective tap-
pet bore.
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Install Idler Shaft

39. Install the idler gear and align the timing marks. The
idler gear tooth marked with an A should line up with
the A between the teeth on the crankshaft gear. The
idler gear tooth marked with a B should line up with the
B between the teeth on the camshaft gear. The injection
pump gear tooth marked with a C should line up with
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the C between the teeth on the idler gear.
Install Tappets
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43. Make sure the dowel pins are in place in the top of the
block.
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Two Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence
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Check Dowel Pins
44. Place a new head gasket on the block. Align the head
gasket with the dowel pins and make sure the engine
model inscription is facing up.
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Three Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence
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Install Head Gasket
45. Place the cylinder head on top of the block and the head
gasket. Make sure to align the head with the dowel
pins.
46. Install the cylinder head bolts. Torque the cylinder head aea314
bolts in two or three equal increments using the

sequence shown in the illustrations. Refer to Specifica- Torque Cylinder Head Bolt Sequence
tions for the recommended torque.
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47. Install the push rods in their respective openings. Make 51. Torque the rocker arm mounting nuts (and bolt). Refer
sure the push rods are seated properly in the tappets. to Specifications for the recommended torque.
Lubricate the socket in the top end of each push rod
52. Adjust both the intake and the exhaust valves. Refer to
with engine oil.
the valve adjustment procedure at the end of the Run In
48. Place the valve stem caps on the valve stems. Procedure section.
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Install Valve Stem Caps
49. Place the rocker arm assembly in position on the aea317
mounting studs. Make sure all of the valve adjustment

Adjust Valves
screws are loose and have been backed out a few turns.
53. Install the oil pressure control valve and the oil filter.
50. Install the rocker arm mounting nuts (and bolt on the
On the TK 3.88 and the TK 3.95 the oil pressure control
three cylinder engines). Alternately turn each nut (and
valve is attached to the oil filter adapter.
bolt) one turn at a time to evenly apply the valve spring
pressure to the rocker arm assembly. Make sure the
valve adjustment screws all seat properly in the sockets
on the ends of the push rods while the rocker arm
assembly is being tightened.
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Install Rocker Arm Assembly

Install Oil Pressure Control Valve
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54. Pressure check the engines lubrication system, if possi- cates that the oil clearance is too large, the wrong
ble. A pressure check can point out problem areas in part has been used, or a component is damaged or
the lubrication system, and it eliminates the possibility missing.
that any of the engine components are dry when the
55. Install the valve cover with a new gasket and put new
engine is first started.
O-rings on the special cap nuts.
a. Fill the tank with engine oil and attach the outlet
56. Install the oil pan.
line to the engine at the fitting for an oil pressure
gauge or oil pressure switch. a. One Piece Oil Pan
b. Cap off any other open oil system fittings such as (1) Check to make sure the dowel pin and O-ring
the feed line for the bypass filter. are in place in the bottom of the block.
c. Pressurize the tank to 60 psi (413 kPa) and open (2) Install the oil intake pipe.
the outlet line to the engine.
(3) Place a thin layer of sealant on the sealing sur-
d. The tank will fill the oil filter first and will then face of the oil pan and place the oil pan in
pressurize the whole lubrication system. The oil position on the bottom of the block.
pressure control valve may release some oil into
(4) Install the oil pan mounting bolts. Make sure
the bottom end.
the rear end of the block and the oil pan are
e. Check each main bearing and rod bearing. Oil flush before tightening the mounting bolts.
should drip from each bearing at a fairly good rate,
b. Two Piece Oil Pan
but there should be no large streams of oil from
any of the bearings. (1) Check to make sure the dowel pin and O-ring
are in place in the bottom of the block.
f. Check the idler gear shaft and the front camshaft
bearing. Oil should drip from each at a fairly good
rate, but there should be no large streams of oil
from either.
g. Check the rocker arm assembly. Oil should drip

from each rocker arm bushing and from the hole in
each rocker arm at a fairly good rate, but there
should be no large streams of oil from any of the
rocker arms or bushings.
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h. Turn the engine over several times and check the
components again.
Check Dowel Pin and O-ring
i. Lack of oil or a low flow rate at any of these com-
ponents indicates there is a restriction in an oil gal- (2) Place a thin layer of sealant on the top sealing
lery or passage leading to the component. surface of the oil pan and place the oil pan in
Excessive oil flow at any of the components indi- position on the bottom of the block.
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(3) Install the oil pan mounting bolts. Make sure (4) Install the oil intake pipe.
the rear end of the block and the oil pan are
flush before tightening the mounting bolts.
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Install Oil Intake Pipe

(5) Place a thin layer of sealant on the sealing sur-
face of the oil pan cover and place the oil pan
cover in position on the oil pan.
(6) Install and tighten the oil pan cover mounting

bolts.
57. Install the dipstick guide and insert the dipstick.
58. Check to make sure the dowel pins are in position in the
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Install Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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Check Dowel Pins

Check Block and Oil Pan
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59. Replace the rear seal by pressing the old seal out of the 64. Place the starter mounting flange in position on the rear
rear seal housing and pressing a new seal in. of the block and make sure to align the dowel pins.
60. Coat the lip of the rear seal with engine oil. 65. Install and tighten the mounting bolts for the starter
mounting flange.
61. Place a thin layer of sealant on the sealing surface of
the rear seal housing. NOTE: The bolts at the bottom of the starter mount-
ing flange, which screw into the oil pan, are longer
62. Place the rear seal housing in position and make sure to
than the other bolts that fasten the starter mounting
align the dowel pins.
flange to the engine.
63. Install and tighten the mounting bolts for the rear seal
66. Install the flywheel and torque the flywheel mounting
housing.
bolts. Refer to Specifications for the recommended
torque.
67. Check to make sure the dowel pins are in position in the
timing gear housing.
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Install Rear Seal Housing
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Check Dowel Pins
68. Replace the front seal by pressing the old seal out of the
aea325 timing gear cover and pressing a new seal in.
69. Coat the lip of the front seal with engine oil.
Install Starter Mounting Flange
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70. Place a thin layer of sealant on the sealing surface of

the timing gear cover.
71. Place the timing gear housing in position and make sure
to align the dowel pins.
72. Install and tighten the mounting bolts for the timing
gear cover.
73. Install the crankshaft pulley and torque the mounting

bolt to 61.5 to 68.7 ft-lb (83.4 to 93.2 Nm).
74. Install the water pump with a new O-ring, a new ther-
mostat, and new gaskets.
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Install Nozzle Gaskets and Protectors
78. Install the fuel injection nozzles and torque them to

36.2 to 39.1 ft-lb (49.0 to 53.0 Nm).
NOTE: Replace the fuel return collars and the lift

bracket if they were removed to install the fuel injec-
tion nozzles.
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Install Water Pump
75. Install the glow plugs and torque them to 10.8 to 14.5
ft-lb (14.7 to 19.6 Nm).
76. Install the glow plug connector.
77. Place a nozzle gasket, a nozzle protector, and another

nozzle gasket in each opening for the fuel injection
nozzles. The nozzle gaskets are made of copper and one
goes on each end of the nozzle protector. The nozzle
protector is shaped like a cup and the bottom of the cup aea329
should face down.
Install Fuel Injection Nozzles
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79. Install the intake manifold with a new gasket.
80. Install the fuel return lines.
81. Install the crankcase breather hose.
82. Install the fuel injection lines.
83. Install the exhaust manifold with a new gasket.
84. Install the starter.
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Lubrication System 5
Lubrication System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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Lubrication System
These engines all use a pressure lubrication system. A tro- Some of the oil supplied to the main bearings flows through
choid type oil pump circulates the oil through the system to passages in the cylinder block to the camshaft bearings.
lubricate the engine components. The oil pump is driven by From here some of the oil flows through passages in the cyl-
the crankshaft gear, and is attached to the lower part of the inder block, the cylinder head, and the rocker arm supports
timing gear housing. to the rocker arm shaft. The rocker arm shaft supplies oil to
the rocker arm bushings and the rocker arms. Some oil
The oil is picked up by a screened inlet near the bottom of
squirts out of holes in the rocker arms to lubricate the valve
the oil pan. The inlet is positioned far enough from the bot-
stem caps and the valve stems. The oil that is pumped up to
tom of the pan to avoid picking up any of the residue that
the rocker arm assembly flows back down through the push
tends to settle on the bottom of the pan. The oil then passes
rod openings and lubricates the tappets and the cam lobes as
through the intake pipe to the oil pump.
it returns to the oil pan.
The oil pump forces a large volume of high pressure oil
Oil pressure is affected by oil temperature, oil viscosity, and
through an oil gallery to the oil filter. Dirt and other parti-
engine speed. Low oil pressure can usually be traced to the
cles are trapped in the filter element as the oil passes
lack of oil, a faulty oil pressure control valve, loose connec-
through the oil filter. If the filter element becomes clogged,
tions in the lubrication system, or worn bearings. Low oil
a bypass valve built into the oil filter allows the oil to
pressure is not normally caused by a faulty oil pump.
bypass the filter element. This keeps the engine components
from being starved for oil if the filter element is clogged.
After passing through the oil filter, the oil is still at high
pressure when reaches the oil pressure control valve and the
main oil gallery. The oil pressure control valve limits the oil
pressure in the main oil gallery to approximately 43 psi (294
kPa) by diverting the excess oil back into the oil pan. Oil
passages connected to the main oil gallery supply oil to the
idler gear shaft, the fuel injection pump, and to each main
bearing.
Oil from the idler gear shaft lubricates the idler gear bush-
ing, the idler gear, and the other timing gears before return-
ing to the oil pan.
The oil that flows to the fuel injection pump returns to the
oil pan after lubricating the injection pump components.
Some of the oil supplied to the main bearings flows through

passages in the crankshaft to the connecting rod bearings.
This oil is thrown around the bottom end of the engine as is
flows out of the bearings while the crankshaft rotates. Some
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lands in the holes on the top of the connecting rods and
lubricates the wrist pins and the connecting rod bushings. Lubrication System
The oil eventually returns to the oil pan.
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Fuel System 6
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bleeding Air From The Fuel System . . . . . . . . . 86
Fuel Injection Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Major Component Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Delivery Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Fuel Control Rack And Pinions . . . . . . . . . 94
Plunger Barrel Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Plunger and Plunger Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Plunger Guide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fuel Limit Screw Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Injection Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Injection Pump Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Individual Cylinder Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Timing Injection Pump To Engine . . . . . . . . . 96
Maximum Speed Stop Screw Adjustment. . . . . . . 87
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Fuel System
The fuel systems for these engines are basically the same. 5. Injection Pump
The major components of the fuel system are:
6. Injection Nozzles
1. Fuel Tank
The fuel is drawn from the fuel tank, through the prefilter (if
2. Prefilter (Optional) used), to the electric fuel pump. A prefilter specially
designed for diesel fuel is the only type of prefilter that
3. Electric Fuel Pump
should be used.
4. Fuel Filter
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Fuel System
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Fuel System (Rev 1/97)
The electric fuel pump pressurizes the fuel to approximately 3. Speed adjustments.
10 psi (69 kPa) and forces the fuel through the fuel filter to
4. Electric fuel pump repair or replacement.
the injection pump. The injection pump forces the fuel, at a
very high pressure, through the injection nozzles. The injec- 5. Injection line replacement.
tion nozzles atomize the fuel as it is injected indirectly into
6. Injection pump timing and minor repair.
the combustion chambers through the prechambers.
7. Injection nozzle testing, adjustment, and minor repair.
The system uses a Bosch in-line injection pump. The injec-
tion pump camshaft is driven at one end by the engines tim-
Bleeding Air From The Fuel System
ing gears. The cam lobes actuate the plungers, which force
fuel through the injection nozzles. A governor assembly is Air usually gets into the fuel system when the engine runs
connected to the other end of the injection pump camshaft. out of fuel or if repairs are made to the fuel system.
The governor meters the amount of fuel delivered to the
NOTE: Be sure to keep the vent in the fuel tank open. If
injection nozzles by controlling the position of the plungers.
the vent becomes clogged, a partial vacuum develops in
The fuel system is relatively trouble free and, if properly the fuel tank. This increases the chance that air will enter
maintained, does not usually require major service or repair the fuel system.
between engine overhauls.
Use the following procedure to bleed air out of the fuel
The most common cause of problems in the fuel system is system.
contamination. The fuel must be clean, the fuel tanks must
1. Loosen the air bleed screw or the inlet fitting on the
be free of contaminants, and the fuel filters must be changed
injection pump.
regularly. Any time the fuel system is opened, all possible
precautions must be taken to keep dirt from entering the
system. All fuel lines must be capped when disconnected.
The work should be done in a relatively clean area and the
work should be completed in the shortest time possible.
Thermo King recommends that any major injection pump or

nozzle repairs be done by a qualified diesel injection service
shop. The investment in equipment and facilities to service
these components is quite high. Therefore, this equipment is
not found in most repair shops.
The following procedures can be done under field condi-

tions:
1. Bleeding air from the fuel system.

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2. Maintenance of the fuel tank and fuel filter system.
Air Bleed Screw Location
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2. Energize the electric fuel pump by turning the unit on.
3. Tighten the air bleed screw when air bubbles are no

longer present in the fuel flowing out of the air bleed
screw.
4. Loosen the injection lines at the injection nozzles.
5. Crank the engine over with the starter until fuel appears
at all of the injection nozzles.
NOTE: Fuel will not appear at the injection nozzles

by merely running the electric fuel pump. The engine
must be turned over with the starter.
6. Tighten the injection lines and start the engine.

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Maximum Speed Stop Screw Adjustment
NOTE: The maximum speed stop screw is covered with an Remove Cap Nut
anti-tamper cap and is not adjustable on later model
3. Remove the lead seal from the jam nut on the maxi-
engines.
mum speed stop screw. Loosen the jam nut, and back
1. Start the engine and run it on high speed. the maximum speed stop screw out (turn counterclock-
wise) two to three turns.
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Maximum Speed Stop Screw Location
2. Remove the cap nut from the maximum speed stop

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Remove Lead Seal
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4. With the engine running in high speed, check the Adjust Plunger Clearance
engine speed and adjust as necessary for that particular
1. Remove the lead seal and the cap nut from the fuel
unit.
adjustment screw.
5. With the engine running in high speed, turn the maxi-
mum speed stop screw in (clockwise) until it touches
the governor linkage. The engine speed will decrease
and you will feel resistance when the maximum speed
stop screw begins to contact the governor linkage. Back
the maximum speed stop screw out one turn from the
point where it first touches the governor linkage.
6. Lock the maximum speed stop screw in this position

with the jam nut, replace the cap nut, and install a new
lead seal.
Fuel Limit Screw Adjustment

NOTE: The fuel limit screw is covered with an anti-
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tamper cap and is not adjustable on later model engines.
The fuel limit screw is located on the end of the injection

Fuel Limit Screw Location
pump governor housing, which faces toward the flywheel.
The fuel limit screw is set when the injection pump is cali- 2. Loosen the lock nut and remove the fuel limit screw
brated at the factory and SHOULD NOT be adjusted unless assembly from the governor housing.
there is reason to believe someone has tampered with it.
Evidence that the fuel adjustment screw has been moved
includes a damaged or missing lead seal, an engine that has
difficulty picking up speed, or an engine that emits exces-
sive amounts of black smoke when the engine changes
speed. Use the following procedure to adjust the fuel limit
screw.
NOTE: Two adjustments are required to adjust the fuel

limit screw properly. First the fuel limit screw assembly
must be removed from the governor housing to adjust the aea337
plunger clearance. The fuel limit screw assembly can then

be replaced and adjusted correctly.
Fuel Limit Screw Assembly
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3. Check the plunger clearance with a feeler gauge. The 2. Place the fuel limit screw assembly in the governor
plunger clearance should be .016 in. (0.40 mm). Use housing. Make sure the lock nut is turned out toward
the two plunger lock screws to adjust the plunger clear- the cap nut enough to allow adjustment.
ance if necessary.
3. Remove the inspection plate from the side of the injec-
tion pump housing.
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Check Plunger Clearance

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Adjust Fuel Limit Screw

Remove Inspection Plate
1. The plunger must be locked in place so it will not move
while the fuel limit screw is being adjusted. 4. Remove the 20 wire from the reset switch so the reset
switch will not trip.
5. Disconnect the 8S circuit to the starter solenoid at the

jumper plug near the starter.
6. Turn the unit on, but do not start it.
7. Set the thermostat well below the box temperature so it

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lever is in the high speed position.
Lock Plunger 8. Use a screwdriver to push the fuel control rack toward
the front of the engine, approximately .25 in. (6 mm),
a. Make a spacer 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) in diameter and 5/
until the start spring is fully compressed. The start
16 in. (7.9 mm) long from a rod or a bolt.
spring is fully compressed when the governor lever
b. Place the spacer in the cap nut. contacts the tensioner lever; you will feel a definite stop
when this happens. The start spring is a light spring that
c. Screw the cap nut onto the fuel limit screw assem-
is located between the tension lever and the governor
bly until it is finger tight.
lever.
d. Check the plunger and make sure it cannot move.
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CAUTION: Do not push on the fuel control rack too 9. Turn the fuel limit screw in or out to align the scribe
hard or the governor spring will stretch and the ten- mark on the fuel control rack with the edge of the guide
sioner lever will move away from the fuel limit screw. plate.
This will throw the adjustment off.
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Tensioner Lever and Governor Lever
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Align Scribe Mark with Guide Plate
10. Fasten the fuel limit screw assembly in this position

with the lock nut.
Tensioner Lever, Start Spring, and Governor Lever
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11. Recheck the alignment of the scribe mark and the edge 3. Remove the nuts from the four studs on top of injection
of the guide plate. pump.
12. Turn the unit off and connect 20 wire to the reset 4. Center the fuel control rack and remove the injection
switch. pump from the housing.
13. Reconnect the 8S circuit to the starter solenoid at the NOTE: The timing shims will usually stay attached to
jumper plug near the starter. the injection pump.
14. Remove the cap nut and spacer from the fuel limit
Disassembly
screw.
NOTE: Prepare containers to keep the various parts for
15. Install the cap nut without the spacer. each cylinder separate. DO NOT mix the parts for one cyl-
16. Install a new lead seal. inder with parts for another. The steps in this procedure
that describe the components for an individual cylinder
17. Install the inspection plate. must be performed on the components of each cylinder.
Fuel Injection Pump 1. Remove the plunger guide stopper pin.
Removal
1. Remove the inspection plate from the side of the injec-
tion pump housing.
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Fuel Injection Pump Assembly
Remove Inspection Plate 2. Push in on the plunger guide and remove the plunger
guide stopper.
2. Remove the clip and disconnect the governor link from
the fuel control rack.
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3. Remove the plunger guide, the plunger shims, the

plunger spring, the plunger spring retainers, the fuel
control pinion, and the plunger.
NOTE: Make sure to keep the plunger shims with

their respective plunger guides.
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Fuel Injection Pump Assembly
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Plunger and Associated Components
4. Remove the fuel control rack.
5. Remove the delivery valve spring holder, the delivery

valve spring, the delivery valve, the delivery valve
holder, the plunger barrel, and the plunger barrel seal.
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Delivery Valve and Associated Components
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Major Component Inspection b. Slowly tilt them up to an angle of approximately

60 degrees. The plunger should slide smoothly into
NOTE: If a plunger assembly or a plunger guide assembly
the plunger barrel.
is replaced the injection pump must be recalibrated by a
qualified diesel injection service shop. c. Repeat this test several times and turn the plunger
about a quarter of a turn each time.
Plunger and Plunger Barrel
d. Replace the plunger if it slides into the plunger bar-
NOTE: Because the clearance between the plunger and
rel too easily or if it stops part way in.
the plunger barrel is only .0004 in. (0.010 mm), these com-
ponents must be replaced if they show any sign of wear or Plunger Barrel Seal
damage. The plunger and plunger barrel are replaced as a
set. The plunger barrel seal keeps the diesel fuel from diluting
the engine oil. Therefore, the plunger barrel seal must be
1. Clean the plungers and carefully inspect them with a replaced if it shows any signs of wear or damage.
magnifying glass. Replace any plunger that is
scratched, worn, discolored, or has any chips on the Delivery Valve
edges of the lead groove.
The delivery valve and the delivery valve holder are a set
and must be replaced together.
1. Clean and inspect the delivery valve. Replace the deliv-

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ery valve if the suction collar or the seat is scratched,
damaged, or shows any signs of wear.
Plunger
2. Test the plunger and the plunger barrel using the fol-
lowing procedure:
a. Insert a plunger about half way into its respective

plunger barrel while holding them horizontally.
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Delivery Valve
2. Test the suction collar using the following procedure:
a. Hold the delivery holder upright and cover the hole

in the bottom with your finger.
b. Place the delivery valve in the delivery valve

holder and press it into the delivery valve holder.
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it is released.
Plunger Test
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Replace the fuel control pinions if the gear teeth show

excessive wear or damage.
Assembly
NOTE: The steps in this procedure that describe the com-
ponents for an individual cylinder must be performed on
the components of each cylinder.
1. Place the plunger barrel seal in the injection pump

body.
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2. Install the plunger barrel. Make sure to align the groove
in the side of the plunger barrel with the pin in injection
Delivery Valve Test pump body.
c. Remove your finger from the hole on the bottom of
the delivery valve holder. The delivery valve
should drop until the valve seat rests on the deliv-
ery valve holder.
d. Replace the delivery valve if it does not pass this

test.
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Springs
Plunger Barrel
Replace the delivery springs or the plunger springs if they
show any signs of wear or damage. 3. Place the delivery valve assembly and the delivery
valve spring in the injection pump body.
Plunger Guide Assembly
4. Install the delivery valve spring retainer, but tighten it
Clean and inspect the plunger guide. Replace the plunger only hand tight.
guide as an assembly if it shows any of the following:
5. Install the fuel control rack and position it so the align-
1. Excessive play between the plunger guide and the roller ment marks are visible through the bottom of the injec-
pin. tion pump body.
2. Excessive play between the roller and the roller pin. 6. Install the fuel control pinion and make sure the align-
ment mark lines up with the alignment mark on the fuel
3. Wear or damage evident on the roller, the roller pin, or
control rack.
on the sides of the plunger guide.
Fuel Control Rack And Pinions

Replace the fuel control rack if it is bent or damaged, or if
the gear teeth show excessive wear.
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13. Install the plunger guide stopper by inserting it into the

injection pump body and the slot in the side of the
plunger guide.
14. Release the plunger guide. The plunger spring and the
plunger guide stopper should now hold the plunger
guide in place.
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15. After installing the components for each cylinder,

install the plunger guide stopper pin.
Align Marks 16. Torque the delivery valve spring retainers to 29 to 32

ft-lb (39 to 43 mm).
7. Install the plunger spring and the plunger spring
retainer. Installation
8. Place the lower plunger spring retainer on the plunger. 1. Center the fuel control rack and place the fuel injection
9. Place the plunger in the fuel control pinion. Make sure pump in the injection pump housing.
to align the alignment mark on the plunger with the NOTE: Make sure the timing shims are in place.
alignment mark on the fuel control pinion.
2. Install and torque the mounting nuts to 18 to 20 ft-lb
(24 to 27 mm).
3. Connect the governor link to the fuel control rack and

install the clip.
4. Install the inspection cover.
Injection Pump Timing

Two different timing procedures are used on these engines.
One procedure times the injection pump to the engine. The
other procedure checks the timing of each individual
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If the individual cylinders are not timed correctly to each

Align Marks other, timing the injection pump to the engine has little
10. Place the plunger shims in the plunger guide. value because some of the cylinders would be out of time.
The individual cylinders are timed to each other by using
11. Place the plunger guide over the lower plunger spring
shims between the plunger guides and the lower plunger
retainer.
spring retainers. Because shims are used, it is unusual for
12. Press the plunger guide into the injection pump body the timing of the individual cylinders to change unless the
and compress the plunger spring. If you cannot press injection pump has been repaired. If an engine is running
the plunger guide into the injection pump body, move roughly and all other possible causes have been checked, it
the fuel control rack back and forth a bit to align the may be worth while to check the individual cylinder timing,
plunger and the fuel control pinion.
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especially if the injection pump has been repaired or CAUTION: Before turning the engine by hand, loosen all
replaced recently. the injection lines at the injection nozzles to prevent the
any possibility that the engine might fire.
Timing Injection Pump To Engine
1. Rotate the engine in the normal direction of rotation
NOTE: The cylinders on these engines are numbered (counterclockwise from the flywheel end) until the
from the flywheel end to the water pump end. The number number 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the compres-
1 cylinder is next to the flywheel. On the two cylinder sion stroke.
engines the number 2 cylinder is next to the water pump.
On the three cylinder engines the number 2 cylinder is in a. Remove the valve cover and check the rocker arms
the middle and the number 3 cylinder is next to the water and push rods on the number 1 cylinder.
pump. The timing marks on the flywheel are also num- b. If the rocker arms and push rods are loose, the
bered this way. number 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the com-
The timing marks on the flywheel of the two cylinder pression stroke.
engines are stamped 180 degrees apart. The timing marks c. If the rocker arms and push rods are tight, the num-
on the flywheel of the three cylinder engines are stamped ber 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the exhaust
120 degrees apart. The top dead center marks have the cyl- stroke. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to place the
inder number stamped next to them. The injection timing number 1 cylinder at top dead center of the com-
marks have no identification marks. pression stroke.
The index timing mark is stamped on the side of the starter 2. Remove the injection line for cylinder number 1 from
mounting plate that faces the flywheel. This timing mark the delivery valve spring holder.
is on the intake side of the engine.
3. Remove the delivery valve spring holder, the delivery
valve spring, and the delivery valve for the number one
cylinder.
4. Replace the delivery valve spring holder and connect it

to a drip tube.
5. Turn on the electric fuel pump. If the engine is near top

dead center on the number one cylinder no fuel should
be flowing from the drip tube.
6. Rotate the engine backwards past the injection timing

mark for the number 1 cylinder until fuel flows from
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the drip tube.
7. Slowly rotate the engine in the correct direction of rota-

tion while watching the drip tube. When the fuel flow
has slowed to one drip in every 10 to 15 seconds, check
Timing Marks the timing marks. The injection timing mark for the
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number 1 cylinder should be lined up with the index NOTE: On the three cylinder engines the order for the fly-
timing mark on the starter mounting plate. wheel timing marks is 1, 2, 3, but the firing order is 1,3,2.
The reason for this is that the engine fires every 240
8. If the timing marks do not line up, timing shims must
degrees of crankshaft rotation. Therefore, when checking
be added or subtracted from the group to timing shims
the individual cylinder timing, check the number 1 cylin-
between the injection pump and the injection pump
der first. Then rotate the engine past the number 2 cylin-
housing. Adding shims retards the timing. Subtracting
der timing marks to the number 3 cylinder timing marks
shims advances the timing. Changing the total thick-
and check the number 3 cylinder. Finally, rotate the
ness of shims by .004 in. (0.01 mm) will change the
engine past the number 1 cylinder timing marks to the
timing by approximately 1 degree.
number 2 cylinder timing marks and check the number 2
9. After changing shims, check the timing again. cylinder.
10. When the timing is correct, place a light coat of sealant

on the shims, the injection pump, and the injection
pump. New shims can be dipped in lacquer thinner to
activate the sealant.
11. Install the injection pump. Torque the mounting nuts to

18 to 20 ft-lb (24 to 27 mm).
12. Install the delivery valve and spring. Torque the

delivery valve spring retainer to 29 to 32 ft-lb (39 to 43
mm).
13. Replace and tighten the injection lines, bleed the air
from the fuel system, and test run the engine.
Individual Cylinder Timing

To check the individual cylinder timing, follow the proce- aea357
dure for timing the injection pump to the engine, but do not
adjust the timing. Check the timing of the other cylinders Three Cylinder Firing Order
after checking the number 1 cylinder. The injection timing
mark for each cylinder should line up in the same position Injection Nozzles
as the timing mark for the number 1 cylinder, if the individ-
ual cylinders are correctly timed to each other. Testing
1. Attach the injection nozzle to a nozzle tester (Part No.
If the individual cylinders are not in time, The injection
204-290).
pump must be removed and sent to a qualified diesel injec-
tion service shop for calibration. NOTE: Use only testing fluid or clean filtered diesel
fuel to test injection nozzles.
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CAUTION: Keep your hands away from the nozzle spray.

The nozzle spray is at such high pressure that it can break
the skin and penetrate into the underlying tissue. Such an
injury is very painful and can lead to serious complica-
tions such as blood poisoning.
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Acceptable Spray Pattern
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Unacceptable Spray Patterns

3. Open the pressure gauge valve and check the opening
pressure by pushing the hand lever completely down
several times.
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b. The opening pressure should be 1707 73 psi

Testing Injection Nozzles (11768 500 kPa).
2. Close the pressure gauge valve and push the hand lever c. Adjust the opening pressure by changing the num-
completely down several times. ber of adjustment shims above the spring. Refer to
the injection nozzle repair section.
a. The injection nozzle should make a shrill whistling
noise. 4. Leave the pressure gauge valve open and check to see if
the injection nozzle drips by slowly pressing on the
b. A straight conical spray pattern should form along hand lever to bring the pressure up to 300 psi (2068
the center line of the injection nozzle, with a cone kPa) below the opening pressure of the injection
angle of 5 to 10 degrees. nozzle. Maintain this pressure for at least 5 seconds.
c. The spray pattern should make a perfect circle on a Fuel should not drip from injection nozzle in less than 5
piece of paper placed 12 in. (300 mm) below the seconds.
injection nozzle. 5. Repair the injection nozzle if it fails any of these tests
or if fuel leaks out of the return collar ports during the
tests.
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Repair 3. Remove the nozzle valve and seat set from the nozzle
nut and submerge them in diesel fuel. Make sure to
1. Place the nozzle body in a vise that has aluminum jaws
keep them together as a set.
or jaw covers.
4. Remove the nozzle body from the vise.
2. Loosen and remove the nozzle nut.
5. Remove the spacer, spring seat, spring, and adjustment
shim from the nozzle holder.
6. Inspect the spacer. Replace the spacer if any wear or

damage is evident.
7. Inspect the spring. Replace the spring if it is bent,

scratched, or rusted.
8. Use a nozzle cleaning tool kit to clean the nozzle valve

and seat set.
a. Clean the carbon off the outside of the nozzle seat

with a brass brush.
b. Clean the inside of the nozzle with the cleaning

tools and solvent.
c. Thoroughly rinse the nozzle seat and valve with

cleaning spray and submerge them separately in
diesel fuel.
9. Test the nozzle valve and seat set.
a. Place the nozzle valve in the nozzle seat while

holding the nozzle seat in a vertical position.
b. Pull the nozzle valve about half way out of the

nozzle seat.
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Testing Nozzle Valve and Seat Set
Injection Nozzle Assembly
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c. Release the nozzle valve. The nozzle valve should

slide into the nozzle seat by itself.
d. Rotate the nozzle valve in the nozzle seat about 90

degrees at a time, and repeat this test four or five
times.
e. Replace the nozzle valve and seat set if the nozzle

valve does not slide smoothly into the nozzle seat.
NOTE: A new nozzle valve and seat set should be

thoroughly cleaned and tested before being installed.
10. Assemble the injection nozzle and torque the nozzle nut
to 29 to 33 ft-lb (39 to 44 Nm).
11. Test the injection nozzle and adjust the opening pres-
sure as necessary. Add shims or replace the present
shim with a larger one to increase the opening pressure.
Remove shims or replace the present shim with a
smaller one to decrease the opening pressure.
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Electrical 7
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Fuel Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Fuel Solenoid Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Glow Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Major Component Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . .105
Gears and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Pinion Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Starter Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Starter Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
No Load Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
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Electrical
Glow Plugs
The glow plugs heat the prechambers in the cylinder head.
This helps the engine start easier in cold weather. The glow
plugs can be tested with an ohmmeter. Each glow plug
should have a resistance of 0.7 to 1.0 ohms. Replace glow
plugs with a resistance that is out of this range.
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Glow Plug
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The major components of the starter are the starter motor,

the starter solenoid, and the pinion assembly. The starter
Energized Starter
motor turns the pinion assembly through an idler gear.
When the starter solenoid is energized, it energizes the Disassembly
starter motor through a set of heavy duty contacts, and it
extends the pinion gear to engage the ring gear on the 1. Disconnect the stator lead from the C terminal on the
engines flywheel. The pinion assembly includes an over- side of the starter solenoid.
running clutch that allows the pinion gear to turn freely if 2. Remove the two through bolts from the commutator
the engine is turning faster than the starter while the starter cover and remove the starter motor from the starter
is energized. solenoid and pinion housing.
3. Disassemble the starter motor.
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Starter Motor
a. Remove the two screws, which fasten the brush

ring to the commutator, from the back of the com-
aea364 mutator cover and remove the commutator cover
from the starter motor.
De-energized Starter
103
Electrical (Rev 1/97)
b. Place the brush springs on the sides or the brush

holders.
c. Remove the positive brushes (the brushes con-

nected to the stator) from the brush holders.
d. Pull the negative brushes (the brushes connected to

the brush holder assembly) part way out of the
brush holders and place the brush springs on top of
the brush holders against the sides of brushes. This
is called the locked position and it holds the
brushes in place off the commutator.
e. Remove the brush holder assembly from the com- aea367

mutator.
f. Remove the armature from the stator.

Pinion Housing
4. Remove the two screws from the pinion housing and
separate the pinion housing from the starter solenoid. c. Support the end of the pinion shaft that faces the
Make sure to keep track of the solenoid spring and the starter solenoid.
steel ball that are located between the solenoid plunger
d. Push the pinion gear away from the stop ring and
and the pinion shaft.
hold the pinion gear in that position.
5. Remove the components from the pinion housing.
e. Push the stop ring off the snap ring and remove the
a. Remove the starter motor gear. snap ring from the end of the pinion shaft.
b. Remove the bearing retainer, bearings, and idler f. Remove the stop ring, pinion gear, and pinion gear
gear. spring from the pinion gear shaft.
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Pinion Assembly
104
g. Remove what remains of the pinion assembly from

the pinion housing.
h. Remove the pinion assembly retainer, pinion shaft

retainer, pinion clutch, and pinion shaft spring
from the pinion shaft.
6. Disassemble the starter solenoid.
a. Remove the three screws from the cover and

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remove the cover from the starter solenoid.
b. Remove the plunger from the starter solenoid.
Check Brush Holders
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Starter Solenoid Assembly
Major Component Inspection

Measure Brushes
Starter Motor c. Check the brush springs. Replace the brush springs
if they are discolored, deformed, or if the spring
1. Check the brush ring assembly.
tension is low.
a. Check the brush holders with an ohmmeter. The
positive brush holders should have infinite resis- 2. Check the Stator.
tance to the brush ring plate. The negative brush a. Check the field coil with an ohmmeter. There
holders should have continuity to the brush ring should be continuity between the stator lead and
plate. both positive brushes. Replace the stator if there is
no continuity or high resistance in the field coil.
b. Check the brushes. Replace the brushes if they are
chipped or cracked, or measure less than 0.4 in. (10
mm) on the short side. Replace the brushes as a set,
or replace the brush ring assembly.
105
b. Visually check the armature. Replace the armature

if there is any sign of thrown solder, discolored
windings, bubbled insulation, burned or damaged
commutator bars, or damaged shafts.
c. Place the armature in a lath and check the commu-

tator and the core with a dial indicator. The distor-
tion, run out, or out of round should not exceed
.015 in. (0.40 mm).
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Check Field Coil

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b. Check the stator insulation with an ohmmeter set
on the RX1000 scale. There should be infinite
resistance between the stator lead and the stator Check Armature Distortion
frame. Replace the stator if there is any continuity
between the stator lead and the stator frame.
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Check Stator Insulation

Clean Up Commutator
3. Check the armature.
a. To check the bearings, turn them by hand. Replace

the bearings if they are rough or seem loose.
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d. Turn the commutator or the core down if they resistance between each commutator bar and the
exceed this limit. Also turn the commutator down armature core or shafts. Replace the armature if
to remove any wear grooves made by the brushes. there is any continuity between the armature coils
and the core.
e. Replace the armature if the commutator has an out-
side diameter that is less than 1.142 in. (29.00 mm)
after being turned down.
f. If the commutator is only dirty, clean it up with

500-600 grit sandpaper.
g. After turning down the commutator, check the

undercut of the mica. The standard undercut is .02-
.03 in. (0.5-0.8 mm). Cut the undercut down to the
proper depth if it is less than .02 in. (0.5 mm).
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Check Armature Insulation
Gears and Bearings

Inspect the starter gear, idler gear, idler gear bearings, and
bearing retainer. Replace any of these parts that show signif-
icant wear or damage.
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Check Undercut
h. Check the armature coils with a growler and an

ammeter. Place the ammeter leads on each pair of aea378
commutator bars that are directly opposite each

other. The ammeter will show no current in an
open coil and lower than normal current in a
Inspect Gears and Bearings
shorted coil. Replace the armature if any of the
coils are defective.
Pinion Assembly
i. Check the armature insulation with an ohmmeter 1. Inspect each part of the pinion assembly and replace
set on the RX1000 scale. There should be infinite any part that shows significant wear or damage.
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2. Check the overrunning clutch.
a. Hold the pinion clutch.
b. Place the pinion shaft in the pinion clutch and try

to rotate the pinion shaft in both directions.
c. The pinion shaft should rotate freely in one direc-

tion and should not rotate in the other direction.
d. Replace the pinion clutch if the pinion shaft does

not rotate smoothly in the proper direction, or if it aea379
rotates in both directions.

Energize Starter Solenoid
Starter Solenoid
1. Check the heavy duty contacts on the plunger and Assembly
inside the starter solenoid. Clean these contacts if they 1. Place the plunger back inside the starter solenoid and
are dirty or burnt. install the cover.
2. Use the assembly procedure to assemble the starter 2. Install the components of the pinion housing. Use a
solenoid, place the pinion assembly in the pinion hous- light grease to lubricate the components in the pinion
ing, and attach the starter solenoid to the pinion hous- housing.
ing. Test this assembly as follows:
a. Place the pinion shaft spring, pinion clutch, pinion
a. Use jumper wires to connect the negative (-) termi- shaft retainer, and pinion assembly retainer on the
nal of a 12 volt battery to the starter solenoid chas- pinion shaft.
sis and to the C terminal on the starter solenoid.
b. Place this part of the pinion assembly in the pinion
b. Use a jumper wire to connect the positive terminal housing.
of the battery to the 8S terminal on the starter sole-
noid. The starter solenoid should energize and the c. Support the end of the pinion shaft that faces the
pinion gear should extend. If the starter solenoid starter solenoid.
does not energize, replace it. d. Place the pinion gear spring and the pinion gear on
c. Disconnect the jumper wire from the C terminal on the pinion shaft.
the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid should e. Push the pinion gear onto the pinion shaft as far as
remain energized. If the start solenoid does not possible and hold it in that position.
remain energized, replace it.
f. Place the stop ring on the pinion shaft and push the
d. Disconnect the jumper wire from the 8S terminal stop ring to the pinion gear. Make sure the groove
on the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid should in the stop ring faces away from the pinion gear.
de-energize and the pinion gear should retract. If
the start solenoid does not de-energize, replace it. g. Place the snap ring in the groove on the end of the
pinion shaft.
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h. Release the pinion gear and let it push the stop ring f. Install the two screws that fasten the brush ring
over the snap ring. Make sure the snap ring is assembly to the commutator cover.
seated in the groove in the stop ring.
11. Place the starter motor in position on the starter sole-
3. Place the steel ball in the end of the pinion shaft that noid and pinion housing. Make sure that the armature
faces the starter solenoid. shaft engages the starter gear and that the armature
bearing is seated in the starter solenoid and pinion
4. Place the spring on the starter solenoid plunger.
housing.
5. Attach the starter solenoid to the pinion housing.
12. Install the two through bolts.
NOTE: Check the operation of this assembly using
13. Connect the stator lead to the C terminal on the starter
the procedure in the starter solenoid inspection sec-
solenoid.
tion.
6. Place the idler gear around the shaft in the pinion No Load Test
housing. CAUTION: Do not run the starter with no load for more
7. Place the bearings in the bearing retainer and use some than 30 seconds.
light grease to lubricate the bearings and to hold them 1. Clamp the starter in a vise.
in place.
8. Place the bearings and bearing retainer inside the idler

gear with the closed end of the bearing retainer cover-
ing the bearings.
9. Place the starter gear in the pinion housing.
10. Assemble the starter motor.
a. Place the armature in the stator.
b. Make sure the negative brushes are in the locked

position and place the brush ring on the commuta-
tor.
c. Place the positive brushes in the brush holders.
d. Move the brushes and the brush holders to their

normal positions. Make sure that the brushes move
freely in the brush holders and that the brush aea380
springs hold the brushes against the commutator.
e. Place the commutator cover in position on the

starter motor. Make sure the armature bearing is
seated in the commutator. No Load Test
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2. Connect the starter to a 12 volt battery as shown in the 3. Test the hold-in coil.
illustration.
a. Energize the hold-in coil by placing a jumper
3. When the switch is turned on, check the current, volt- between the 8D pin in the fuel solenoid connector
age, and starter speed. The standard values are: 180 and the 2 terminal at the fuse link.
amps, 11 volts, 3,500 rpm.
b. Momentarily energize the pull-in coil by placing a
jumper between the 8DP pin in the fuel solenoid
Fuel Solenoid
connector and the 2 terminal at the fuse link. The
Some of these engines are equipped with a fuel solenoid. fuel solenoid should make a definite click when the
When the fuel solenoid is energized, it places the fuel rack pull-in coil is energized, but should not click when
in the on position. This allows fuel to flow in the fuel injec- the pull-in coil is de-energized.
tion pump. The fuel solenoid has two coils, the pull-in coil
c. De-energize the hold-in coil by removing the
and the hold-in coil. The pull-in coil must be momentarily
jumper from the 8DP pin and the 2 terminal. The
energized to place the fuel rack in the on position. The ener-
fuel solenoid should make a definite click when the
gized hold-in coil can then hold the fuel rack in the on posi-
hold-in coil is de-energized.
tion. Use the following procedure to test the fuel solenoid:
d. If the hold-in coil does not function properly,
1. Place a jumper wire between the black wire CH pin in
the fuel solenoid connector and a good chassis ground. check the resistance of the hold-in coil by placing
an ohmmeter between the 8D pin and the CH pin
2. Test the pull-in coil by momentarily placing a jumper in the fuel solenoid connector. The resistance of
between the 8DP pin in the fuel solenoid connector and the hold-in coil should be 24 to 29 ohms. If the
the 2 terminal at the fuse link. The fuel solenoid should resistance of the hold-in coil is not in this range,
make a definite click when the pull-in coil is energized replace the fuel solenoid.
and should click again when the pull-in coil is de-ener-
gized. Fuel Solenoid Replacement
NOTE: The pull-in coil will draw 35-45 amps so do 1. Disconnect the 20 wire from the reset switch to prevent
not leave the jumper connected to the 8DP pin for the reset from tripping.
more than a few seconds.
2. Disconnect the fuel solenoid wire connector and
a. If the pull-in coil does energize, go to step 3. remove the old fuel solenoid.
b. If the pull-in coil does not energize, check the 3. Connect the fuel solenoid wire connector to the new
resistance of the pull-in coil by placing an ohmme- fuel solenoid.
ter between the 8DP and the CH pin in the fuel
4. Turn the unit on to energize the fuel solenoid.
solenoid connector. The resistance of the pull-in
coil should be 0.2 to 0.3 ohms. If the resistance of NOTE: The fuel solenoid must be energized when it is
the pull-in coil is not in this range, replace the fuel being installed. If not, the plunger and the linkage
solenoid. may not line up correctly and the fuel solenoid will
not function properly.
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5. Place the O-ring in the groove in the end of the fuel

injection pump. Make sure the O-ring is positioned cor-
rectly during installation to avoid damage and leaks.
6. Install the new fuel solenoid.
7. Turn the unit off and make sure to connect the 20 wire
to the reset switch.
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Fuel Solenoid Components
111
Run In Procedure 8
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Run In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Compression Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Dynamometer Run In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . .115
Run In Procedure Without Dynamometer . . . . . . .115
Valve Clearance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Three Cylinder Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Two Cylinder Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
113
Run In
The run in of a rebuilt engine will often determine the oil 2. Mount the engine in a unit and run the unit on high
consumption, power output, and other variables during the speed heat for 2 hours. Occasionally place the unit in
service life of the engine. It is important to run in a rebuilt low speed heat to vary the compression pressures and
engine properly. How an engine will be run in is determined engine temperatures.
by the type of equipment and the time that is available.
3. Mount the unit on a truck and run the unit in high speed
Thermo King recommends an engine be run in on a dyna-
heat with truck doors open for 2-10 hours.
mometer if possible.
Valve Clearance Adjustment

Dynamometer Run In Procedure
The valve clearance should be checked after the first 500
1. Pressurize the lubrication system of the engine with an
hours of engine operation and every 2000 hours after that. It
oil pressure tank if the engine has been stored for any
is very important to have the valves adjusted properly. If the
length of time. This prevents a dry start.
valve clearance is too small, that cylinder may lose com-
2. Start the engine and run it at 1400 rpm with a load that pression, misfire, and burn the valve and valve seat. If the
is 6 to 8% of the engines rated output for a short time. valve clearance is too large, the valve will be noisy and the
valve and rocker arm may wear abnormally. Adjust the
3. Run the engine at 1400 rpm with a load that is 15% of
valves at room temperature with the valves closed.
the engines rated output for 15 minutes.
4. Run the engine at 2400 rpm with a load that is 22 to Two Cylinder Procedure
25% of the engines rated output for 30 minutes. 1. Remove the valve cover.
5. Run the engine at 1400 rpm with a load that is 15% of 2. Torque the cylinder head bolts to the proper torque.
the engines rated output for 30 minutes.
NOTE: The cylinders on these engines are numbered
6. Run the engine at 2400 rpm with a load that is 30 to from the flywheel end to the water pump end. The
35% of the engines rated output for 10 minutes. number 1 cylinder is next to the flywheel. The number
7. If time permits, additional run in time is desirable. Vary 2 cylinder is next to the water pump. The timing
the speed and load in ranges between 1400 to 2400 rpm marks on the flywheel are also numbered this way.
and 10 to 25% of the engines rated output. The timing marks on the flywheel of the two cylinder
engines are stamped 180 degrees apart. The top dead
Run In Procedure Without Dynamometer center marks have the cylinder number stamped next
1. Run the engine on a test stand with no load for approxi- to them. The injection timing marks have no identifi-
mately 15 minutes in both low speed (1400 rpm) and cation marks.
high speed (2400 rpm). Check the engine for abnormal
The index timing mark is stamped on the side of the
noises, coolant, fuel, or oil leaks.
starter mounting plate that faces the flywheel. This
CAUTION: DO NOT run a newly rebuilt engine with- timing mark is on the intake side of the engine.
out a load for a long period of time. This can cause
the engines oil consumption to be higher than
normal.
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Run In (Rev 1/97)
5. Adjust the valves if necessary by loosening the lock nut

and turning the adjustment screw until the valve clear-
ance is correct.
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Timing Marks
CAUTION: Before turning the engine by hand,

loosen all the injection lines at the injection nozzles to aea317
prevent the any possibility that the engine might fire.

Adjusting Valve Clearance
6. Hold the adjustment screw in place and tighten the lock
(counterclockwise from the flywheel end) until the
nut.
number 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the compres-
sion stroke. 7. Recheck the valve clearance.
a. Check the rocker arms and push rods on the num- 8. Rotate the engine in the normal direction of rotation
ber 1 cylinder. (counterclockwise from the flywheel end) until the
b. If the rocker arms and push rods are loose, the
sion stroke.
number 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the com-
pression stroke. a. Check the rocker arms and push rods on the num-
ber 2 cylinder.
c. If the rocker arms and push rods are tight, the num-
ber 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the exhaust b. If the rocker arms and push rods are loose, the
stroke. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to place the number 2 cylinder is at top dead center of the com-
number 1 cylinder at top dead center of the compression stroke.
pression stroke.
4. Check the valve clearance of both valves for the number 2 cylinder is at top dead center of the exhaust
ber 1 cylinder with a feeler gauge. Refer to Specifica- stroke. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to place the
tions for the recommended valve clearance. number 2 cylinder at top dead center of the com-
pression stroke.
9. Check and adjust both valves for the number 2 cylinder.
10. Install the valve cover.
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Run In (Rev 1/97)
Three Cylinder Procedure first. Then rotate the engine past the number 2 cylin-
der timing marks to the number 3 cylinder timing
1. Remove the valve cover.
marks and check the number 3 cylinder. Finally,
2. Torque the cylinder head bolts to the proper torque. rotate the engine past the number 1 cylinder timing
marks to the number 2 cylinder timing marks and
NOTE: The cylinders on these engines are numbered
check the number 2 cylinder.
from the flywheel end to the water pump end. The
number 1 cylinder is next to the flywheel. The number
2 cylinder is in the middle and the number 3 cylinder
is next to the water pump. The timing marks on the
flywheel are also numbered this way.
The timing marks on the flywheel of the three cylinder

engines are stamped 120 degrees apart. The top dead
center marks have the cylinder number stamped next
to them. The injection timing marks have no identifi-
cation marks.
The index timing mark is stamped on the side of the

starter mounting plate that faces the flywheel. This
timing mark is on the intake side of the engine.
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Valve Adjustment and Firing Order
CAUTION: Before turning the engine by hand,

loosen all the injection lines at the injection nozzles to
prevent the any possibility that the engine might fire.
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sion stroke.
Timing Marks a. Check the rocker arms and push rods on the
On the three cylinder engines the order for the fly- number 1 cylinder.
wheel timing marks is 1, 2, 3, but the firing order is
1,3,2. The reason for this is that the engine fires every
240 degrees of crankshaft rotation. Therefore, when
pression stroke.
adjusting the valves, check the number 1 cylinder
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Run In (Rev 1/97)
c. If the rocker arms and push rods are tight, the num- c. If the rocker arms and push rods are tight, the num-
ber 1 cylinder is at top dead center of the exhaust ber 3 cylinder is at top dead center of the exhaust
stroke. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to place the stroke. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to place the
number 1 cylinder at top dead center of the com- number 3 cylinder at top dead center of the com-
pression stroke. pression stroke.
4. Check the valve clearance of both valves for the num- 9. Check and adjust both valves for the number 3 cylinder.
ber 1 cylinder with a feeler gauge. Refer to Specifica-
tions for the recommended valve clearance.
5. Adjust the valves if necessary by loosening the lock nut number 2 cylinder is at top dead center of the compres-
and turning the adjustment screw until the valve clear- sion stroke.
ance is correct.
a. Check the rocker arms and push rods on the num-
ber 2 cylinder.

pression stroke.
ber 2 cylinder is at top dead center of the exhaust
stroke. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to place the
number 2 cylinder at top dead center of the com-
pression stroke.
11. Check and adjust both valves for the number 2 cylinder.
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Adjusting Valve Clearance Compression Test

6. Hold the adjustment screw in place and tighten the lock Compression tester adapters are available for these engines.
nut. Use Adapter P/N 204-672 and Glow Plug Adapter P/N 204-
7. Recheck the valve clearance. 675, if possible. Combustion chambers in diesel engines are
relatively small, and the compression ratios are relatively
8. Rotate the engine in the normal direction of rotation high. Therefore, to obtain accurate and consistent compres-
(counterclockwise from the flywheel end) until the sion readings:
sion stroke. The adapter used to connect a compression tester to an
engine must closely approximate the size and shape of
a. Check the rocker arms and push rods on the num- the part being replaced.
ber 3 cylinder.

pression stroke.
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Run In (Rev 1/97)
A Schrader valve must be installed in the end of the 8. Repeat this procedure on each cylinder.
adapter that is facing the combustion chamber.
9. Compare the final readings of all the cylinders.
The compression tester and connecting hose must have
10. An engine in good condition will have a minimum
a small internal volume.
compression pressure of approximately 400 psi (2758
An adapter can be fabricated, but it must meet those guide- kPa) at cranking speed (250 rpm) using the Thermo
lines. If not, the compression readings will not be accurate. King compression tester (Part No. 204-542) and an
Refer to Service Bulletin No. T&T 068 for more informa- acceptable adapter.
tion.
11. Because the compression pressures will vary depending
1. Run the engine until it reaches the normal operating on what kind of equipment is used, the most important
temperature and then stop the engine. factor is the variation between cylinders. The variation
between cylinders should not exceed 10%.
NOTE: The compression should be tested when the
engine is near the normal operating temperature. If it
is not possible to run the engine, follow the rest of this
procedure. The compression pressures will be approx-
imately 10% lower than those on a warm engine.
2. Remove the wire from the fuel solenoid and loosen the
injection lines at the injection nozzles.
CAUTION: The fuel solenoid must be disconnected

and the injection lines must be loosened to prevent the
injection of fuel into the cylinders during the test. If a
cylinder fires during the test, the resulting pressure
will destroy the test equipment. The manufacturer of
the test equipment disclaims all responsibility for
damage or injury resulting from a cylinder firing dur-
ing the test.
3. Remove all of the glow plugs.
4. Disconnect the air cleaner.
5. Connect the compression tester (P/N 204-542) to a cyl-

inder with an acceptable adapter.
6. Turn the engine over with the starter and observe the
pressure gauge. Stop cranking the engine when the
pressure stabilizes.
7. Note the final reading, release the pressure, and discon-

nect the tester.
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Inspection and Reconditioning 3

General TK 2.44 TK 3.66

Valve Train Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Valve Train (continued) Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin (continued)

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings (continued)

General TK 2.49 TK 3.74

Valve Train Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Valve Train (continued) Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin (continued)

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings (continued)

Valve Train Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Valve Train (continued) Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin (continued)

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings (continued)

Valve Train Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Valve Train (continued) Standard Dimensions Wear Limit

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin

Piston, Piston Rings, and Wrist Pin (continued)

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings

Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings (continued)

Oil Pan Timing Gear Cover

Oil Pan Cover

TK 3.88 Front View

Water Pump Crankcase Breather Hose

Fuel Injection Line

TK 3.88 Rear View

2. Remove the exhaust manifold.

3. Remove the fuel injection lines. Cover all the injection

4. Remove the crankcase breather hose.

5. Remove the fuel injection return lines.

6. Remove the intake manifold.

Fuel Injection Nozzles

NOTE: Removing the lift bracket from the cylinder

8. Remove the glow plug connector.

Oil Filter Adapter Rocker Arm Assembly

Valve Stem Caps

Cylinder Head Bolts

18. Remove the cylinder head from the cylinder block.

19. Remove the tappets (valve lifters) and keep them in

NOTE: The tappets can be removed from either the

23. Remove the crankshaft pulley by using a suitable

Removing Crankshaft Pulley

24. Remove the timing gear cover.

Idler Gear and Timing Marks

Check Timing Gear Lash

Idler Gear Shaft

29. Carefully remove the camshaft to avoid scratching or

30. Remove the oil pump.

Oil Pump Oil Pan Mounting Bolts