G3408 and G3412 Engines Caterpillar


Valve Mechanism

Usage:

G3408 6NB



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G3408 Engine




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G3412 Engine

(1) Bore in rocker arm for new shaft ... 24.803 ± 0.013 mm (0.9765 ± 0.0005 inch)

(2) Put 4C-5593 Anti-Seize Compound on the threads of all bolts that hold the rocker arm shaft. Tighten the bolts in the following step sequence.

  1. Tighten bolts according to the number sequence to the following torque.

    Torque for bolts ... 270 ± 25 N·m (200 ± 20 lb ft)

  1. Tighten bolts according to the number sequence to the following torque.

    Torque for bolts ... 447 ± 20 N·m (330 ± 15 lb ft)

  1. Tighten bolts according to the number sequence to the following torque.

    Torque for bolts ... 447 ± 20 N·m (330 ± 15 lb ft)

(3) Torque for locknut for the valve adjustment screw ... 28 ± 4 N·m (22 ± 3 lb ft)

(4) Torque for locknut for the bridge adjustment screw ... 28 ± 4 N·m (22 ± 3 lb ft)

(5) Valve lash

Inlet valves ... 0.38 ± .10 mm (0.015 ± 0.004 inch)

Exhaust valves ... 1.02 ± .10 mm (0.040 ± 0.0040 inch)

(6) Height to top of dowel ... 53.3 ± 0.5 mm (2.10 ± 0.02 inch)

(7) Diameter of new dowel ... 11.008 ± 0.003 mm (0.4334 ± 0.0001 inch)

Bore in bridge for new dowel ... 11.15 ± 0.05 mm (0.438 ± 0.002 inch)

Bore in head for dowel ... 10.968 ± 0.020 mm (0.4318 ± 0.0008 inch)

(8) Diameter of new valve lifter ... 27.896 ± 0.013 mm (1.0983 ± 0.0005 inch)

Bore in block for new valve lifter ... 27.953 ± 0.019 mm (1.1005 ± 0.0007 inch)

(9) Guide springs must not be used again. Always install new guide springs.




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(10) Spring

Length under test force ... 74.2 mm (2.92 inch)

Test force ... 45 to 53 N (10 to 12 lb)

Free length after test ... 114.3 mm (4.50 inch)

Outside diameter ... 29.7 mm (1.17 inch)

(11) Dowel length above top surface of rocker shaft support for both ends ... 12.7 ± 1.00 mm (0.50 ± 0.04 inch)

(12) Clearance for rocker arms for both ends ... 0.30 to 1.40 mm (0.012 to 0.055 inch)

(13) If necessary, use the 2N-7228 Washer in order to get clearance (12) .

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