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Model: C18 INDUSTRIAL ENGINE GJE
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Testing and Adjusting

C15 and C18 Industrial Engines
Media Number -SENR9843-13 Publication Date -01/10/2014 Date Updated -22/08/2017
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Gear Group (Front) - Time

SMCS - 1206-531
Static Check of the Timing Gear Position
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Front gear group
(1) Timing marks
(2) Camshaft gear
(3) Adjustable idler gear
(4) Idler gear
(5) Cluster gear
(6) Timing marks
(7) Crankshaft gear
(8) Oil pump gear
The correct fuel injection timing and valve mechanism operation is determined by the alignment
of the front gear group timing. Timing marks (1) and timing marks (6) are aligned in order to
provide the correct relationship between the piston movement and the valve movement.
Required Parts
• Used for properly setting backlash on engines.
• Tools are based on idler gear tooth count and gear bushing diameter
• Used to allow the correct cam gear backlash to be set for any cylinder head (new or re-
machined)
• Provides easy access to fasteners on the adjustable stub shaft for setting the correct backlash
adjustments.
• Set before idler gear is installed into place
Table 1
Part Number Description Gear Bore Diameter (mm) No. of Gear Teeth
374-3473(1) Gear Segment Tool 50.86 mm (2 inch) 56
421-7202(2) Gear Segment Tool 51.41 mm (2.02 inch) 51
462-5095(3) Gear Segment Tool 50.86 mm (2 inch) 51
(1)
For use with the 130-4701 Gear As
(2)
For use with the 361-8238 Idler Gear As
(3)
For use with the 417-4617 Idler Gear As
434-3868 Plate - Used to hold the gear segment tool in place and prevent the segment tool from
rotation when checking backlash of cam gear.
Setting Backlash for Camshaft and Adjustable Idler Gear

Note: The rocker arm bolts must be loosened to remove preload from the camshaft.
Front cover is removed.
1. With the front cover removed, remove bolts (3), plate (2), and adjustable idler gear (1).
2. Loosen one bolt and two nuts (4) that secure the stub shaft. Remove the remaining three
nuts. The one bolt and two nuts (4) can still be accessed when the gear segment tool is
installed.
(5) Timing marks
(6) 374-3473 Gear Gauge
3. With the flywheel pinned at TDC for cylinder one, align timing marks (5).
4. Install the cam gear backlash tool onto the stub shaft, as shown. Both sides of the gear
segment tool should be engaged with the corresponding gear, as shown. Hand tighten the
one bolt and two nuts enough so that slight resistance is felt if the stub shaft is rotated.
a. The 434-3868 Plate can be installed to hold the gear segment tool in place.
5. Measure the backlash between camshaft gear (2) and gear segment tool (3). When the gear
segment tool is held stationary, the backlash between the gears is 0.356 ± 0.254 mm
(0.014 ± 0.010 inch). Lightly tap the stub shaft with a soft mallet to move the gear segment
tool closer or further away to the cam gear as necessary. This movement will increase or
decrease the amount of backlash.
6. Once the proper backlash is obtained, tighten the nuts and the bolt (4) to a torque of
55 ± 10 N·m (41 ± 7 lb ft).
7. Remove the cam gear backlash tool.
a. Clean the studs with a wire brush to remove any old thread lock compound for the
three nuts and washers removed in Step 2.
b. Apply Loctite 242 to the studs.
c. Install the 3 nuts and washers that were removed and torque to 55 ± 10 N·m
(41 ± 7 lb ft).
d. Remove the bolt, two nuts, and two washers that were tightened in Step 6.
e. Clean the bolt and two studs of any old thread lock compound using a wire brush.
f. Apply Loctite 242 to the bolt and the two studs.
g. Install the bolt and two nuts with washers. Torque the bolt and nuts to 55 ± 10 N·m
(41 ± 7 lb ft).
8. Install idler gear (1). Verify that the correct amount of backlash is still correct. The mark on
the camshaft gear should still align with the mark on the front housing.
9. Install plate (2). Before installing bolts (3), clean the bolts with a wire brush to remove the
old thread lock compound. Apply Loctite 242 to the threads of the bolts and install the bolts.
Then, tighten to the proper torque.
10. Install the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".
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Product: INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

Testing and Adjusting

Gear Group (Front) - Time

Static Check of the Timing Gear Position

• Set before idler gear is installed into place

Setting Backlash for Camshaft and Adjustable Idler Gear

7. Remove the cam gear backlash tool.

b. Apply Loctite 242 to the studs.

f. Apply Loctite 242 to the bolt and the two studs.

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