Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

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Testing and Adjusting

3054C Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Me dia Numbe r -RENR2415-14 Publicat ion Dat e -05.01. 2015 Dat e Updat ed
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Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

SMCS - 1102-025
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.
Specifications
Table 1
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
Valve Lash (Stopped Engine) 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)

0.45 mm (0.018 inch)
TC Compression Stroke 1 and 2 1 and 3
TC Exhaust Stroke (1) 3 and 4 2 and 4
Firing Order 1,3,4,2 (2)

( 1 ) 360° from TC compression stroke
( 2 ) The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.
Table 2
TC Compression Stroke Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
Valve Lash
0.20 mm (0.008 inch) 0.45 mm (0.018 inch)
Cylinders 1 and 2 1 and 3
Table 3
TC Exhaust Stroke (3) Inlet Valves Exhaust Valve
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Valve Lash
0.20 mm (0.008 inch) 0.45 mm (0.018 inch)

( 3 ) Position for No. 1 cylinder
Table 4
Torque for Adjustment Locknut

27 N·m (20 lb ft)
Introduction
Refer to Specifications, "Engine Design" for the location of the cylinder valves.
If the valve lash requires adjustment several times in a short period of time, excessive wear exists in a
different part of the engine. Find the problem and make necessary repairs in order to prevent more damage to
the engine.
Not enough valve lash can be the cause

c ause of rapid wear of the camshaft and valve lifters. Not enough valve
lash can indicate that the seats for the valves are worn.
Valves become worn due to the following causes:
Fuel injection nozzles that operate incorrectly
Excessive dirt and oil are present on the filters for the inlet air.
Incorrect fuel settings on the fuel injection pump.
The load capacity of the engine is frequently exceeded.
Too much valve lash can cause broken valve stems, springs, and spring retainers. Too much valve lash can be
an indication of the following problems:
Worn camshaft and valve lifters
Worn rocker arms
Bent pushrods
Broken socket on the upper end of a pushrod
Loose adjustment screw for the valve lash
If the camshaft and valve lifters show rapid wear, look for fuel in the lubrication oil or dirty lubrication oil as
a possible cause.
Check Procedure
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 temperature of the engine does not change the valve lash
setting.
Table 5
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Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
Valve Lash (Stopped Engine)

0.20 mm (0.008 inch) 0.45 mm (0.018 inch)
TC Compression Stroke 1 and 2 1 and 3
TC Exhaust Stroke (1) 3 and 4 2 and 4
Firing Order 1,3,4,2 (2)

( 1 ) 360° from TC compression stroke
( 2 ) The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.
If the measurement is not within the acceptable clearance, adjustment is necessary.
Adjustment Procedure
Valve Lash Adjustment
Note: The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.
Illu stration 1 g 0 0 3 23 9 0 3
Setting
Setting the valve lash
(1) Adjustment screw
(2) Feeler gauge
Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel.
To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the ignition switch to the

OFF position, place a do not operate tag at the ignition switch location
and disconnect and tape the electrical connection to the stop solenoid
that is located on the fuel injection pump.
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Remove the valve mechanism cover and perform the following procedure in order to adjust the valve lash:
1. Put the No. 1 piston at the top center position on the compression stroke. Refer to Testing and
Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston".
Table 6
TC Compression Stroke Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
Valve Lash
0.20 mm (0.008 inch) 0.45 mm (0.018 inch)
2. Adjust the valves according to Table 6.
3. Lightly tap the rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw with a soft mallet. This will ensure that
the lifter seats against the camshaft.
4. Loosen the adjustment locknut.
5. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve stem. Then, turn the adjustment
screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve stem.
Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight drag is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler
gauge.
6. Tighten the adjustment locknut to a torque of 27 N·m (20 lb ft). Do not allow the adjustment screw to
turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut. Recheck the valve lash after tightening the
adjustment locknut.
7. Rotate the engine by 360 degrees. The engine will be on TC compression stroke for cylinder 4.
Table 7
TC Exhaust Stroke (3) Inlet Valves Exhaust Valve
Valve Lash
0.20 mm (0.008 inch) 0.45 mm (0.018 inch)

( 3 ) Position for No. 1 cylinder
8. Adjust the valves according to Table 7.
9. Lightly tap the rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw with a soft mallet. This will ensure that
the lifter seats against the camshaft.
10. Loosen the adjustment locknut.
11. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve stem. Then, turn the adjustment
screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve stem.
Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight drag is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler
gauge.
12. Tighten the adjustment locknut to a torque of 27 N·m (20 lb ft). Do not allow the adjustment screw to
turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut. Recheck the valve lash after tightening the
adjustment locknut.
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Testing and Adjusting

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Valve Lash (Stopped Engine) 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)

TC Compression Stroke 1 and 2 1 and 3

TC Exhaust Stroke (1) 3 and 4 2 and 4

Firing Order 1,3,4,2 (2)

( 2 ) The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.

Cylinders 1 and 2 1 and 3

Cylinders 3 and 4 2 and 4

Torque for Adjustment Locknut

Not enough valve lash can be the cause

Valves become worn due to the following causes:

Fuel injection nozzles that operate incorrectly

Incorrect fuel settings on the fuel injection pump.

The load capacity of the engine is frequently exceeded.

Worn camshaft and valve lifters

Worn rocker arms

Broken socket on the upper end of a pushrod

Loose adjustment screw for the valve lash

Valve Lash Check

Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

Valve Lash (Stopped Engine)

TC Compression Stroke 1 and 2 1 and 3

TC Exhaust Stroke (1) 3 and 4 2 and 4

Firing Order 1,3,4,2 (2)

If the measurement is not within the acceptable clearance, adjustment is necessary.

Valve Lash Adjustment

Note: The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.

(1) Adjustment screw

(2) Feeler gauge

Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel.

To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the ignition switch to the

Cylinders 1 and 2 1 and 3

2. Adjust the valves according to Table 6.

4. Loosen the adjustment locknut.

Cylinders 3 and 4 2 and 4

8. Adjust the valves according to Table 7.

10. Loosen the adjustment locknut.

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