3406B DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Caterpillar


Valves

Usage:

Remove Valves

START BY:

a. remove cylinder head assembly

1. Use tool (A) to compress springs (1).

2. Remove the locks.

3. Remove tool (A), the valve, the rotocoil and the spring.

NOTE: If a valve can be used again, put identification on the valve for location at installation.

4. Use tool (B) to check spring force. The specifications for the spring are given in Specifications For 3406B Diesel Truck Engines.

5. Do Steps 1 through 4 again for the remainder of valves.

Install Valves

1. Put clean engine oil on the valve stem. Install washer (3), spring (2), rotocoil (1) and the valve.

2. Use tool (A) to compress the spring.

3. Install locks (4) with the thick end up.

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

Locks can be thrown from valve when compressor is released, if they are not in their correct position on valve stem.

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

4. Remove the compressor and hit the valve with a soft faced hammer to be sure locks are in their correct position on the valve.

5. Do Steps 1 through 4 again for the remainder of the valves.

END BY:

a. install cylinder head assembly

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