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    Product: INDUSTRIAL ENGINE


    Model: C6.6 INDUSTRIAL ENGINE 666
    Configuration: C6.6 Industrial Engine 66600001-UP

    Testing and Adjusting


    C6.6 Industrial Engine
    Media Number -SENR9968-02 Publication Date -01/05/2007 Date Updated -11/05/2007

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    Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust


    SMCS - 1102-025

    Table 1
    Required Tools

    Tool Part Number Part Description Qty

    A 385-4005 Feeler Gauge 1

    Illustration 1 g01334425
    Cylinder and valve location

    (A) Exhaust valve

    (B) Inlet valve

    If the valve lash requires adjustment several times in a short time period, excessive wear
    exists in a different part of the engine. Find the problem and make necessary repairs in
    order to prevent more damage to the engine.

    Not enough valve lash can be the cause of rapid wear of the camshaft and valve lifters. Not
    enough valve lash can indicate that the seats for the valves are worn.

    Valves become worn due to the following causes:

     Fuel injection nozzles that operate incorrectly


     Excessive dirt and oil are present on the filters for the inlet air.
     The load capacity of the engine is frequently exceeded.

    Too much valve lash can cause broken valve stems, springs, and spring retainers. This will
    produce emissions in excess of the correct specification.

    Too much valve lash can be an indication of the following problems:

     Worn camshaft and valve lifters


     Worn rocker arms
     Bent pushrods
     Broken socket on the upper end of a pushrod
     Loose adjustment screw for the valve lash

    If the camshaft and valve lifters show rapid wear, look for fuel in the lubrication oil or dirty
    lubrication oil as a possible cause.

    Valve Lash Check


    An adjustment is not necessary if the measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable
    range. Check the valve lash while the engine is stopped. The temperature of the engine does
    not change the valve lash setting.

    If the measurement is not within the acceptable clearance, adjustment is necessary. Refer to
    "Valve Lash Adjustment".

    Valve Lash Adjustment


    NOTICE
    It is very important to follow this valve lash adjustment procedure. Do
    not use the traditional opposing cylinders method. Failure to follow the
    correct procedure may result in serious engine damage.

    Note: The procedure to adjust the engine valve lash for the engine is different from
    conventional engines, due to the altered valve opening and closing events.

    Table 2
    Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

    Valve
    0.35 ± 0.05 mm (0.0138 ± 0.0020 0.35 ± 0.05 mm (0.0138 ± 0.0020
    Lash
    inch) inch)

    Firing
    1-5-3-6-2-4 (2)
    Order
    (2)
    The No. 1 Cylinder is at the front of the engine.

    Note: For new engines, the valve lash should be checked and reset after the first 500 hours
    and after the next 500 hours. The valve lash will then be checked at service intervals of
    1000 hours.

    Note: For example, if the pushrods in a remanufactured engine have been replaced with
    new parts then adjust the valve lash to 0.25 ± 0.05 mm (0.0098 ± 0.0020 inch) for the initial
    rebuild. The tappets should be reset to 0.35 ± 0.05 mm (0.0138 ± 0.0020 inch) at the normal
    service intervals thereafter.

    g01334426
    Illustration 2

    Setting the valve lash

    (A) Angled feeler gauge

    (1) Adjustment screw

    (2) Locking screw


    Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel.

    To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the ignition switch to the


    OFF position and place a do not operate tag at the ignition switch
    location.

    g01334427
    Illustration 3

    Typical example

    1. Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve
    Mechanism Cover - Remove" for the removal procedure.

    Note: When the valve mechanism cover is removed or installed, the electrical
    harness must be checked. Do not trap the injector harness when the valve
    mechanism cover is installed. Do not allow the harness to be in contact with the
    valve mechanism cover. Renew the harness, if the harness is damaged.

    Table 3
    Set valve lash for the following :
    Rotate the crankshaft until inlet valves Inlet valves Exhaust valve
    are fully open. "(Cylinder "(Cylinder
    number)" number)"

    9 10
    11
    (5) (5)

    5 6
    3
    (3) (3)

    11 12
    7
    (6) (6)

    3 4
    1
    (2) (2)
    7 8
    9
    (4) (4)

    1 2
    5
    (1) (1)

    2. See illustration 3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the pair of inlet valves (11)
    is fully open. Measure the valve lash on inlet valves (9) and exhaust valves (10). If
    necessary, adjust the valve lash to the settings in Table 2. Complete the sequence of
    checks according to Table 3 until all the cylinders have been checked or adjusted.
    a. Loosen the valve adjustment screw locknut that is on the adjustment screw
    (1) .

    b. Place Tooling (A) between the rocker arm and the valve. Turn the
    adjustment screw (1) while the valve adjustment screw locknut (2) is being
    held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is
    achieved.

    c. After each adjustment, tighten the valve adjustment screw locknut while you
    hold the valve adjustment screw (1). This will prevent the valve adjustment
    screw (1) from turning.

    3. Complete the sequence of checks according to Table 3 until all the cylinders have
    been checked or adjusted. Reinstall the valve mechanism cover. Refer to
    Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Install" for the installation
    procedure.

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