3412E Petroleum Engine Caterpillar


Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Usage:

3412E Z2D

------ WARNING! ------

To prevent possible injury, do not use the starter to turn the flywheel.

Hot engine components can cause burns. Allow additional time for the engine to cool before measuring valve clearance.

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------ WARNING! ------

This engine uses high voltage to control the fuel injectors.

Disconnect electronic fuel injector enable circuit connector to prevent personal injury.

Do not come in contact with the fuel injector terminals while the engine is running.

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------ WARNING! ------

The connection of any electrical equipment and the disconnection of any electrical equipment may cause an explosion hazard which may result in injury or death. Do not connect any electrical equipment or disconnect any electrical equipment in an explosive atmosphere.

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Note: Valve lash is measured between the rocker arm and the valve bridge. All measurements and adjustments must be made with the engine stopped and the valves fully closed.

Table 1
Required Tools    
Part Number     Part Name     Quantity    
194-2062     Valve Adjusting Tool Gp     1    

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 range is specified in Table 2.

Table 2
Quick Reference for Engine Valve Lash Setting    
    Inlet Valves     Exhaust Valves    
Valve Lash Setting    
0.38 ± 0.08 mm (0.015 ± 0.003 inch)    

0.76 ± 0.10 mm (0.030 ± 0.004 inch)    
TC Compression Stroke     1-3-4-6-7-12     1-4-5-8-9-12    
TC Exhaust Stroke (1)     2-5-8-9-10-11     2-3-6-7-10-11    
Firing Order     1-4-9-8-5-2-11-10-3-6-7-12 (2)    
( 1 ) 360° from TC compression stroke
( 2 ) Refer to Illustration 1 in order to locate the No. 1 cylinder.

If the measurement is not within this range adjustment is necessary. Refer to "Valve Lash Adjustment".

Valve Lash Adjustment




Illustration 1g00872995

Top view of the engine

(A) Inlet valves

(B) Exhaust valves

(C) Left side of the engine

(D) Cylinder number

(E) Front of the engine

(F) Right side of the engine

(G) Flywheel end of the engine




Illustration 2g00506544

Typical example

(1) Valve adjustment locknut

(2) Exhaust adjustment screw

(3) Valve adjustment locknut

(4) Inlet adjustment screw

(5) Feeler gauge

Table 3
Valve Lash    
Valves     Thickness of Gauge    
Inlet    
0.38 mm (0.015 inch)    
Exhaust    
0.76 mm (0.030 inch)    

Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped. Use the following procedure in order to adjust the valves:

  1. Put the No. 1 piston at the top center position.

    Note: See Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for the No. 1 Piston" for further details.

  1. With No. 1 piston at the top center position of the compression stroke, an adjustment can be made to the valves.

    Before any adjustments are made, lightly tap each rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw. Use a soft mallet to ensure that the lifter roller seats against the camshaft's base circle.

  1. Make an adjustment to the valve lash on the inlet valves for cylinders 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 12 by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .

    1. Loosen valve adjustment locknut (3) .

    1. Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn inlet adjustment screw (4) while valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 3.

    1. After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (3) while valve adjustment screw (4) is being held from turning. Tighten to a torque of 47 ± 9 N·m (35 ± 7 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

  1. Make an adjustment to the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinders 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 12 by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .

    1. Loosen valve adjustment locknut (1) .

    1. Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the exhaust rocker arm and the exhaust valve bridge. Turn exhaust adjustment screw (2) while valve adjustment locknut (1) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 3.

    1. After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (1) while valve adjustment screw (2) is being held from turning. Tighten to a torque of 47 ± 9 N·m (35 ± 7 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

  1. Remove the timing bolt, and turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of engine rotation. This will position the No. 1 piston at the top center at the beginning of the exhaust stroke. Install the timing bolt in the flywheel.

  1. Make an adjustment to the valve lash on the inlet valves for the following cylinders 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11 by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .

    1. Loosen valve adjustment locknut (3) .

    1. Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn inlet adjustment screw (4) while valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 3.

    1. After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (3) while valve adjustment screw (4) is being held from turning. Tighten to a torque of 47 ± 9 N·m (35 ± 7 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

  1. Make an adjustment to the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinders 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, and 11 by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .

    1. Loosen valve adjustment locknut (1) .

    1. Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the exhaust rocker arm and the exhaust valve bridge. Turn exhaust adjustment screw (2) while valve adjustment locknut (1) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 3.

    1. After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (1) while valve adjustment screw (2) is being held from turning. Tighten to a torque of 47 ± 9 N·m (35 ± 7 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

  1. Remove the timing bolt from the flywheel after all valve lash adjustments have been made.

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