3508, 3512 and 3516 Generator Set Engines Caterpillar


Cylinder Head - Assemble

Usage:

3508 23Z

Assembly Procedure

Valve Lifters


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.




    Illustration 1g01051073


    Illustration 2g01051072

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

    Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily injury.

    To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure and wear protective equipment.


  1. Install new guide spring (10) for valve lifter (9).

  2. Place valve lifter (9) in a container of clean engine oil prior to installation.

  3. Install valve lifter (9) into the cylinder head.

    Note: Refer to Specifications, "Valve Mechanism".

Inlet and Exhaust Valve Guides

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool   Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
7M-3975  Valve Guide Driver 
5P-1729 Valve Guide Bushing 


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.


    Note: Use new valve guides for assembly.

  1. Coat the outside of the valve guides with clean engine oil prior to installation.

  2. Use Tooling (E) to install the valve guides. The valve guide must extend 26.0 ± 0.50 mm (1.02 ± 0.020 inch) above the surface of the cylinder head.

Inlet and Exhaust Valve Seat Inserts

Table 2
Required Tools 
Tool   Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
1P-0510  Driver Gp 


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.


    Note: Use new inserts for assembly.

  1. Lower the temperature of the valve seat inserts. Install the valve seat inserts with Tooling (F).

Bridge Dowels

Table 3
Required Tools 
Tool   Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
6V-4009  Dowel Driver 


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.




    Illustration 3g01051069

    Note: Use new dowels for assembly.

  1. Use Tooling (G) with a hammer to install bridge dowels (8). The bridge dowels must extend 66.5 ± 0.50 mm (2.62 ± 0.020 inch) above the surface of the cylinder head.

Inlet and Exhaust Valves

Table 4
Required Tools 
Tool   Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
5S-1330  Valve Spring Compressor 


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.




    Illustration 4g00618922

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

    If the valve locks are not positioned correctly, the locks can be expelled when the spring pressure is released.

    To help prevent personal injury, stay away from the front of the valve retainer and springs. Ensure that the valve locks are positioned correctly.


  1. Coat valves (7) with clean engine oil. Install the valves into the cylinder head.

  2. Install seal (6), inner spring (4), outer spring (5), and valve rotator (3) over the valve stem and the valve guide.

  3. Compress the valve spring with Tooling (A) and install retainer lock (2).

  4. Release the pressure on Tooling (A). Remove Tooling (A). Lightly tap the top of the valve with a hammer. This will ensure that the retainer locks are in the proper position.

  5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the remaining valves.

End By:

  1. Install the cylinder head.

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