54 Testing and Adjusting Section 2, Install a suitable gauge for measuring the cylinder compression in the hole for a glow plug, 3. Operate the starting motor in order to turn the engine. Record the maximum pressure Which is indicated on the compression gauge. 4, Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all cylinders. sacesres Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust Table Required Tools, Part Toot | Number | Part Description | ty ‘A_| 2710290 | Angled fester gauge 1 © » |] @- @- + ee] } istration 52 por ‘Cylinder and valve locaton (A) Exhaust valve (8) Int vano 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 of rapid ‘wear of the camshaft and valve lifters. Not enough valve lash can indicate that the seats for the valves are won. 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. SENR9981-01 ‘+ The load capacity of the engine is frequently exceeded. ‘Too much valve lash can cause broken valve stems, springs, and spring retainers. This will produce emissions in excess of the correct specification. ‘Too much valve lash can be an indication of the following problems: + Wom camshaft and valve lifters ‘+ Wom 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 il as a possible cause. Valve Lash Check ‘An adjustment is not necessary ifthe measurement of the valve lash ie in the aeseptable range. Chook the valve lash while the engine is stopped. The temperature of the engine does not change the valve lash setting. If the measurement is not within the acceptable clearance, adjustment is necessary, Refer to “Valve Lash Adjustment’. Valve Lash Adjustment Tablo 7 Inlet Valves: Valve | 0.35 2 0.05 mm 0.35 # 0.05 mm Lash | (0.0138 + 0.0020 inch) | (0.0138 = 0.0020 inch) Exhaust Valves Firing one 18-36-24 (2 The No.1 Gylndor is at tho front of tho engine Note: For new engines, the valve lash should be checked and reset after the first 500 hours and after the next 500 hours. The valve lash will then be checked at service intervals of 1000 hours. Note: For example, if the pushrods in a remanufactured engine have been replaced with new parts then Adjust the valve lash to 0.25 + 0.05 mm. (0.0098 + 0.0020 inch) for the initial rebui ‘The tappets should be reset to 0.35 + 0.05 mm (0.0138 + 0.0020 inch) at the normal service intervals thereafter. This document is printed from SPI?. Not for RESALESENR9981-01 55 Testing and Adjusting Section tmustation 53 oTT83608 ‘Setting the valve lash (A) Angled feeler gauge Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel. To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the ig- nitian ewiteh to the OFF position and placa a do not operate tag at the ignition switch location. Mustaton 54 ora 4. Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, “Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install” for the removal Thig*document is printed from SPI?. Not for RESALE56 SENR9981-01 Testing and Adjusting Section Note: When the valve mechanism cover is removed or installed, the electrical harness must be checked. De not trap the injector haress when the valve mechanism cover is installed. Do not allow the harness to be in contact with the valve mechanism cover. Renew the harness, ifthe hamess is damaged. “io Tas be aware al at Set vane Wat or He toteving valves are fully open. Inlet valves Exhaust valve seyinder moon” snide hSary 6) 6) 8) 8) @ (6) 2) (2) @ 4) a) a 2. Gee tstratin 54. Rotate he crenkshaf ose clockwise until the pair of inlet valves (11) is fult Shan Heosure heNahe skonctvavec( -—~«Wailve Depth - Inspect and exhaust valves (10). If necessary, adjust the valve lash to the settings in Table 7. Complete the ‘sequence of checks according to Table 8 until all the cylinders have been checked or adjusted. fag Required Tools| a. Loosen the valve adjustment screw locknut that omber scorpion is on the adjustment sorew (1). Too\| Part Number | _Part Deseript oy ‘a _| 21825617 | Dial gauge 1 , Place Tooling (A) between the rocker arm and the valve. Tum the adjustment screw (1) while B | 21625496 | Dial gauge holder 1 the valve adjustment screw locknut (2) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. . After each adjustment, tighten the valve adjustment screw locknut while you hold the vvalve adjustment sorew (1) from turning, 3. Complete the sequence of checks according to Table 8 unti all the cylinders have been checked ‘or adjusted. Reinstall the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, “Valve ‘Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install” for the installation procedure. This document is printed from SPI?. Not for RESALE