Valve Train Assembly for 3176, 3196, C-10, and C-12

Engines
SMCS - 1102; 1121; 1123

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SEBF8266-02
April 2000
SMCS Codes: 1102, 1121, 1123

GUIDELINE FOR
REUSABLE PARTS
AND SALVAGE
OPERATIONS
Valve Train Assembly for 3176, 3196,
C-10, and C-12 Engines

Summary of Revisions

Page Description

All Revised Format.

6, 7 Added new information for visual inspection of Rocker

Arms, Bridges, Adjusting Screws and Buttons, and
Push Rods.
8

Updated nomenclature section.

9

Added part measurements in specifications section.

Introduction
This Guideline enables dealers and their customers to benefit from cost reductions
made possible through an established parts reusability and salvage program. Every
effort has been made to provide the most current and relevant information known to
Caterpillar Inc. Since the Company makes ongoing changes and improvements to its
products, this Guideline must be used with the latest technical information available
from Caterpillar to ensure such changes and improvements are incorporated where
applicable.

For questions or additional information concerning this Guideline, contact Caterpillar

Service Support Division, Dealer Support (309) 675-5487.

 
Summary
The information given in this Guideline will assist in determining the reusability of the
valve train components for 3176, 3196, C-10, and C-12 Engines.

During the operation of the engine, each rocker arm and rocker arm shaft develops a
specific wear pattern. This wear pattern is unique to each particular bearing and rocker
arm socket. Therefore, to assure maximum component life, each rocker arm and rocker
arm shaft must be reinstalled in its original position. If the rocker arm and rocker arm
shaft are not installed in the same location, the difference in the wear patterns will result
in a faster rate of wear, or possible failure.

These matching wear patterns are also formed on rocker arms and valve bridges, push
rods and injector rocker arms, and adjusting screws and buttons. If one of the two parts
in these pairs is replaced, so must the other. If one is used again, its corresponding part
must also be used again.

Valve train components that meet these salvage guidelines and specifications can be
expected to perform normally in the same application until the next engine overhaul.
Never install a part that this Guideline indicates cannot be used again. Before installing
a used or reconditioned part, correct any conditions that may have caused the original
wear.

Replacement Parts
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When replacement parts are required for

this product Caterpillar recommends
using Caterpillar replacement parts or
parts with equivalent specifications
including, but not limited to, physical
dimensions, type, strength and material.

Failure to heed this warning can lead to

premature failures, product damage,
personal injury or death.

Tooling and Equipment

Required Tools

Part Number Part Description

1P-0510 Driver Group

Inspection
Check the rocker arm assembly for excessive wear of the bearings. Refer to the charts
for the inside diameter and surface finish of the bearing. Also check for wear between
the rocker arm and push rod.

Check all parts for surface damage. There must not be any pitting, corrosion, or
smeared material on the contact surfaces. If all the parts show normal wear patterns
and are free from defects, they can be used again.

Check the rocker arm shaft for excessive wear. An obvious indication of excessive wear
is when the rocker arm feels loose on the rocker arm shaft. If the wear is excessive and
can be felt with the fingernail, do not use the shaft again. Refer to Charts D, E, and F for
the dimensions of the rocker arm shaft.

Visual Inspection
Rocker Arms
Inspect the pad of the valve rocker arm for wear. The pad should be smooth and shiny.
Roughness, pitting, or wear over more than half the surface makes the rocker arm
unusable. An exhaust valve rocker arm is shown in illustrations 1 through 3, however
the same use again criteria applies to the intake valve rocker arms.

Illustrations 1 through 3 show progressive stages of wear to the rocker arm pad.

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Illustration 1

Minimal wear. The wear area is shown in white.

Use again —

if all other reusability requirements are met.

Illustration 1 shows a rocker arm pad with minimal wear. The shiny area, shown in white, is
small. This shiny area grows progressively larger as the pad wears.

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Illustration 2

Center-to-center distance of worn pad area (A) cannot exceed 60% of the pad area or 8 mm (.3 in) on either the intake or exhaust rocker
arms. The wear area is shown in white.
 Use again —

if wear area does not exceed specifications.

The wear area shown in Illustration 2 covers approximately 60 percent or 8 mm (.3 in) of the
pad, which is the maximum allowable amount of wear.

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Illustration 3

Excessive wear. Greater than 60% or 8 mm (.3 in) of pad area.

(A) Raised material. (B) Worn away material.

Do not use again

Illustration 3 shows a rocker arm pad with excessive wear. Raised edges will appear on
the pad because an excessive amount of material has worn away from the center of the
pad. Do not reuse a rocker arm that has raised material in the pad area.

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Illustration 4

Maximum allowable wear on exhaust valve rocker arm.

Use again —

if all other reusability requirements are met.

Illustration 4 shows the maximum allowable wear on an exhaust valve rocker arm pad.
The worn area appears as a shiny spot on the pad area and covers approximately 60
percent or 8 mm (.3 in) of the pad. Make sure the worn area is free from raised material,
pitting, or rippling. Exhaust valve rocker arms with this amount of wear, or less, can be
reused.

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Illustration 5
Maximum allowable wear is 60% or 8 mm (.3 in) of pad area on intake valve rocker arm.

Use again —
if all other reusability requirements are met.

Illustration 5 shows the maximum allowable wear on an intake valve rocker arm pad.
The worn area appears as a shiny spot on the pad area and covers approximately 60
percent or 8 mm (.3 in) of the pad. Make sure the worn area is free from raised material,
pitting, or rippling. Intake valve rocker arms with this amount of wear, or less, can be
reused.

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Illustration 6
Rocker arm pad with raised material.

Do not use again

The rocker arm pad in Illustration 6 has excessive wear resulting in raised material. This
raised material appears as small dark slivers around the edge of the worn area. These
raised areas may only be on one side of the worn area. Regardless of the location, do
not use rocker arms with raised material on the pads.

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Illustration 7

Raised material on the pad of an intake valve rocker arm.

Do not use again

Illustration 7 shows an intake rocker with raised material on one side of the worn area.
Regardless of the location, do not use rocker arms with raised material on the pads.

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Illustration 8

Raised material on tip of rocker arm pad.

Do not use again

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Illustration 9

This rocker arm pad is rough. Even though the wear area is less than 60 percent or 8 mm (.3 in), roughness on the pad is not allowed.

Do not use again

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Illustration 10

This rocker arm pad shows signs of pitting. Any type of pitting is unacceptable. Even though the damaged area is less than 60 percent or 8
mm (.3 in), pitting on the pad is not allowed.

Do not use again

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Illustration 11

This rocker arm has pitting and waviness in the pad area.

Do not use again

Bridges
Whenever the rocker arm is replaced, ALWAYS replace the bridge assembly with a new
part.

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Illustration 12

Bridge assembly (top view).

Use again —

if no pitting, raised material, or waviness is present.

Note: If corresponding rocker arm is used again then the same bridge
must also be used again.

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Illustration 13

Bridge assembly (end view).

Do not use again —

if pitting, raised material, or waviness is present.

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Illustration 14

Bridge button (or elephant's foot) cannot be replaced.

Note: If button does not meet reuse specifications, the bridge assembly
cannot be reused.

Injector Rocker Arm Adjusting Screw and Button

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Illustration 15

Adjusting screw.

Use again —

if it is unblemished, with no sharp edges, and measures greater than 12.6 mm (.50 in) in
diameter. See Illustration 17.

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Illustration 16

Adjusting screw.

Do not use again —

if the adjusting screw head is out of round, scarred, or less than 12.6 mm (.50 in) in diameter.

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Illustration 17

Use a micrometer to measure outside diameter (A) of adjusting screw head.

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Illustration 18

Button. Do not reuse buttons with a new adjusting screw. The button O-ring can be reused if there is no visible damage.

Do not use again —

if button shows pitting, scarring, grooves, or excessive wear.

Push Rod and Injector Rocker Arm Insert

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Illustration 19

Top view of injector push rod. If the injector push rod is replaced, the injector rocker arm must also be replaced.

Do not use again —

if there is raised material or smearing in cup.

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Illustration 20

Injector rocker arm. If the injector rocker arm is replaced, the push rod must be replaced.

Do not use again —

if injector rocker arm insert shows signs of wear, grooves, or stepping.

Nomenclature
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Illustration 21
Nomenclature for valve rocker arm group. Refer to Chart A for item identification.

Chart A.
Valve Rocker Arm Group Nomenclature

Item Description

1 Exhaust valve rocker arm

2 Nut (M10 x 1.5 Thread)

3 Valve adjusting screw

4 Nut (M12 x 1.5 Thread)

5 Injector Arm Adjusting Screw

6 Intake valve rocker arm

7 Unit injector rocker arm assembly

8 O-ring seal

9 Button

10 Arm shaft assembly

11 Shaft support assembly

12 Valve Bridge

13 Button

14 Injector push rod

15 Valve push rod

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Illustration 22

Nomenclature for unit injector rocker arm assembly. Refer to Chart B for item identification.

Chart B.
Unit Injector Rocker Arm Group Nomenclature

Item Description

7 Unit injector rocker arm assembly

16 Bearing

17 Bearing joint

18 Injector rocker arm insert

A 5 degree angle

B Finished bore diameter

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Illustration 23

Bearing nomenclature. Refer to Chart C for item identification.

Chart C.
Bearing Nomenclature

Item Description

16 Bearing

17 Bearing joint

19 Oil holes

20 Oil groove

 
Specifications
Charts D, E, and F provide the specifications for specific valve rocker arm groups. Use these
specifications and those found in the "Oil Hole Location Specifications" section to inspect and
assemble the rocker arms.

Chart D.
Specifications for 7W-7818 Valve Rocker Arm Group

Item Part Description Max. Min.

No. Dia. Dia.

1 7E-7588 Rocker Arm 30.090 30.060

(Exhaust valve) (1.1846) (1.1835)

3 7C-1798 Adjusting Screw 13.2 (.52) 12.6 (.50)

6 7W-6448 Rocker Arm 30.090 30.060

(Intake valve) (1.1846) (1.1835)

7 7E-8872 Rocker Arm As. 30.065 30.035

(Injector) (1.1837) (1.1825)
 7 7E-8531 Rocker Arm 33.02 32.98
(Injector) (1.300) (1.298)

10 7E-3982 Rocker Arm 30.01 29.99

Shaft (1.182) (1.181)

12 7E-6887 Valve Bridge 13 (.5) 13 (.5)

13 7W-7235 Button 18.15 17.85

(.715) (.703)

14 7W-5401 Push Rod (Injector) 20.25 19.75

(.797) (.778)

15 7W-5402 Push Rod (Int/Exh) 16.25 15.75

(.640) (.620)

Bearing 5 5 Degrees
Joint (A) Degrees
16 7W-6452
30.035
Inside diameter (B) 30.065 (1.1825)
after machining (1.1837)

Note: All dimensions are mm (in).

Chart E.
Specifications for 6I-1616 Valve Rocker Arm Group

Item Part Description Max. Min.

No. Dia. Dia.

1 6I-1618 Rocker Arm 32.090 32.060

(Exhaust valve) (1.2634) (1.2622)

3 7C-1798 Adjusting Screw 13.2 (.52) 12.6 (.50)

6 6I-1617 Rocker Arm (Intake 32.090 32.060

valve) (1.2634) (1.2622)

7 6I-1623 Rocker Arm As. 32.065 32.035

(Injector) (1.2624) (1.2612)

7 6I-1624 Rocker Arm 35.02 34.98

Injector (1.379) (1.377)

10 6I-1622 Rocker Arm Shaft 32.01 31.99

(1.260) (1.259)
 12 6I-1659 Valve Bridge 13 (.5) 13 (.5)

13 7W-7235 Button 18.15 17.85

(.715) (.703)

14 7W-5401 Push Rod (Injector) 20.25 19.75

(.797) (.778)

15 7W-5402 Push Rod (Int/Exh) 16.25 15.75

(.640) (.620)

Bearing 5 5 Degrees
Joint (A) Degrees
16 6I-1625
32.035
Inside diameter (B) 32.065 (1.2612)
after machining (1.2624)

Note: All dimensions are mm (in).

Chart F.
Specifications for 115-9397 Valve Rocker Arm Group

Item Part Description Max. Min.

No. Dia. Dia.

1 115-9398 Rocker Arm 34.090 34.060

(Exhaust valve) (1.3421) (1.3409)

3 7C-1798 Adjusting Screw 13.2 (.52) 12.6 (.50)

6 115-9399 Rocker Arm 34.090 34.060

(Intake valve) (1.3421) (1.3409)

7 115-9400 Rocker Arm As. 34.065 34.035

(Injector) (1.3411) (1.3400)

7 115-9401 Rocker Arm 37.02 36.98

(Injector) (1.4575) (1.4559)

10 115-9404 Rocker Arm 34.01 33.99,

Shaft (1.339) (1.338)

12 138-2554 Valve Bridge 13 (.5) 13 (.5)

13 7W-7235 Button 18.15 17.85

(.715) (.703)
14 104-3568 Push Rod (Injector) 20.25 19.75
(.797) (.778)

15 104-3567 Push Rod (Int/Exh) 14.5 13.5

(.571) (.531)

Bearing 5 5 Degrees
Joint (A) Degrees
16 115-9402
34.035
Inside diameter (B) 34.065 (1.3400)
after machining (1.3411)

Note: All dimensions are mm (in).

Surface Finish

Chart G.
Surface Finish

Description Specification

Rocker Arm Shaft 0.125 (5)

Bearing 0.80 (32)

Note: All surface finish specifications are micrometers (microinches).

Oil Hole Location Specifications

The following illustrations and specifications provide the information required to correctly install
a new bearing into the unit injector rocker arm.

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Illustration 24
Section view of 6I-1625 Bearing and oil hole location specifications.

(C) 35 degrees.
(D) 50 degrees.

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Illustration 25

Section view of 7W-6452 Bearing and oil hole location specifications.

(C) 60 degrees.
(D) 65 degrees.

Note: The oil groove connects with the oil holes on the 7W-6452 Bearing.

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Illustration 26
Section view of 115-9402 Bearing and oil hole location specifications. Refer to Illustration 27 for alternate design of 115-9402 Bearing.

(C) 50 degrees.
(D) 50 degrees.

Note: The oil holes in the 115-9402 Bearing are slotted.

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Illustration 27

Section view of 115-9402 Bearing (alternate design) and oil hole location specifications.

(C) 50 degrees.
(D) 50 degrees.
(E) 35 degrees.
(21) Locating hole.

Bearing Installation Procedure

Proper orientation of the bearing in the rocker arm is essential for adequate lubrication of the
rocker arm. In addition to the oil hole alignment, the bearing joint must be located at the top of
the rocker arm within 5 degrees.

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Illustration 28

Make sure the angle of the oil holes in the rocker arm are aligned with the bearing oil holes.

1.
2. Lay the rocker arm on a flat surface as shown in Illustration 28. Each type of
rocker arm has the oil holes drilled at different angles.
3. Lay the bearing next to the rocker arm and make sure the oil holes will align and
the bearing joint will be at the top of the rocker arm.

NOTICE

It is critical that the bearing is installed

correctly. If the bearing is misaligned or
installed upside down, the oil groove will
not lubricate the arm shaft assembly
properly, resulting in faster wear of the
bearing and the shaft.
4. Use a 1P-0510 Driver, and press the bearing into the rocker arm.
5. Machine the inside diameter of the bearing to the dimensions shown in Charts D,
E, and F. The inside diameter of the bearing must have 100 percent clean-up.
The surface finish must be 0.8 micrometers (32 microinches) or smoother.
6. Thoroughly clean the rocker arm and oil hole passages to remove any metal
shavings.

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