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Air Inlet and Exhaust System

Note: An adjustment Is not necessary if the

r: t~~v:,~t,r;!~h~~I~ Injury, do not u_ae the starter
measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable
range. Inspect the valve lash while the engine is
stopped and when the engine.is cold.
0
tf m~onents can cause burns. Allow Note: When the following proeedures are performed,
measuring vaml e 0 r the engine to cool before the front housing must be installed.
_ ve c1earance. • .

Valve Lash Setting

Valve lash setting

Inlet valve . . . . ..... . ... _. 0.2 mm ((0.008 inch))

Exhaust valve : . .. .. . .. 0.45 mm ((0.018 inch))
Valve Lash A_
djustment -
Note: The No. 1 cylinder is at tne front of the engine.
If the valve_lash requires.adjus.tment several times in
a.short penod of time, excessive wear exists in a
different part of the engine. Fi,nd the problem and
make necessary repairs in qrder' to prevent more Illustration 43 g00323903
damage to the engine.· 1 • • ' , •
Setting the valve lash
Not enough valve lash can be the cause of rapid (1) Adjustment screw
(2) Feeler gauge
wear of the camshaft and valve lifters: Not enough
valve
are lash can indicate that the seats for the valves
worn.
A WARNING
Valves become worn due to the following causes:
Accidental engine starting can cause Injury or
• Fuel injectors that operate incorrectly death to personnel.

• Excessive dirt and oil are present on the filters for To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the
the inlet air. ignition switch to the OFF position, place a do not
operate tag at the Ignition switch location and
• Incorrect fuel settings.on the fuel injection pump. disconnect and tape the electrical connection to
the stop solenold that Is located on the fuel Injec-
• The load·capacity of the engine is frequently tion pump.
exceeded.
Too much valve lash can cause broken valve stems, 1. Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to
springs, and spring retainers. To<? much valve lash Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism
can be an indication of the following problems: Cover - Remove and Install".
• Worn camshaft and valve lifters , , 2. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction that
is viewed from the front of the engine. Wien the ·
• Worn rocker arms inlet valve of the No. 4 cylinder has opened and
• Bent pushrods the exhaust valve of the No. 4 cylinder has not
completely closed measure the valve lash of the
• Broken socket on the upper·end of a pushrod inlet valve and the exhaust valve of the No. 1
cylinder. If necessary, make adjustment.
• Loose adjustment screw for the valve lash . , '
Lightly tap the rocker arm at the top of the
If the camshaft and the valve lifters ~how rapid ~ear! adjustment screw with a soft mallet. This will
look for fuel in the lubrication oil or dirty lubrication 011 ensure that the lifters are seated against the ·.
as a possible cause. camshaft.
The valve lash is measured between the top of the a. Loosen the valve adjustment screw locknut that
~ - valve stem and the rocker arm lever. is on adjustment screw (1 ).
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Air Inlet and Exhaust System

b. Place the appropriate feeler gauge (2) between

the rocker ann and the valve. Tum adjustment st
To prevent possible Injury, do not use ttie arter
screw (1) while the valve adjustment screw
locknut is being held from turning. Adjust the to tum the flywheel.
valve lash until the correct specification is Hot engine components can cause bums. Allow
achieved. ' additional time for the engine to cool before
measuring valve clearance.
c. After each adjustment, tighten the valve
adjustment screw locknut to a torque of 27 N·m
(19.9 lb ft) while adjustment screw (1) is being Specifications
held.
Tabl e 66
3. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction that In let Valves Exhaust Valves
is viewed from the front of the engine. Wnen the 0.45 mm
Valve Lash 0.20 mm
inlet valve of the No. 2 cylinder has opened and (0.008 inch) (0.018 inch)
(Stopped Engine)
the exhaust valve of the No. 2 cylinder has not
completely closed measure the valve lash of the TC Compression 1 and2 1 and 3
inlet valve and the exhaust valve of the No. 3 Stroke
cylinder. TC Exhaust Stroke 3 and4 2 and 4
(1)
If adjustment is necessary, refer to Steps 2a, 2b,
Firing Order 1,3,4,2al
and 2c above.
(1) 360" from TC compression stroke
4. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction that c21 The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.
is viewed from the front of the engine. Wnen the
inlet valve of the No. 1 cylinder has opened and Table 67
the exhaust valve of the No. 1 cylinder has not TC Compression Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
completely closed measure the valve lash of the Stroke
inlet valve and the exhaust valve of the No. 4 0.20 mm 0.45mm
cylinder. Valve Lash (0 .008 inch) (0.01 B inch)

If adjustment is necessary, refer to Steps 2a, 2b, Cylinders 1 and2 1 and 3

and 2c above.
5. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction that Table 6B
is viewed from the front of the engine. Wnen the TC Exhaust Stroke
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valve
(1)
inlet valve of the No. 3 cylinder has opened and
the exhaust valve of the No. 3 cylinder has not 0.20 mm 0.45mm
Valve lash
completely closed measure the valve lash of the (0 .00B inch) (0.01 B inch)
inlet valve and the exhaust valve of the No. 2 Cylinders 3 and4 2 and 4
cylinder. (1) Position for No. 1 cylinder
If adjustment is necessary, refer to Steps 2a, 2b,
and 2c above. Table 69
Torque for Adjustment Locknut 27 N·m (20 lb ft)
6. Install the valve mechanism cover. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism
Cover - Remove and Install". Introduction
i06025710 Refer to Specifi~tions, "Engine Design• for the
location of the cylinder valves.
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/ If tie ~alve_ ladshfrt~quires adjustment several times in
Adjust a_s o peno o 1me, excessive wear exists in
different part of the engine. Find the problem
SMCS Code: 1102-025 make necessary repairs in order to prevent an
damage to the engine. more
S/N: 3301-Up
Not enough valve lash can be the cause Of .
S/N: 3341-Up wear of the camshaft and valve lifters rapid
valve lash can indicate that the seats f. Notthenough
S/N: ZAS1-Up are worn. or e valves