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3306 Valve Adjustment

This document provides instructions for inspecting and adjusting valve lash on an engine. It describes the procedure as follows: 1. Measure the valve lash and only adjust if outside the acceptable range in the provided table. 2. If adjustment is needed, set the #1 piston to top dead center and adjust valves 1-2-4 and 1-3-5 to the specifications. 3. Turn the crankshaft 360 degrees and set #6 piston to top dead center to adjust valves 3-5-6 and 2-4-6. 4. Adjustments are made by loosening the locknut, inserting a feeler gauge, and tightening until drag is felt,

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3306 Valve Adjustment

This document provides instructions for inspecting and adjusting valve lash on an engine. It describes the procedure as follows: 1. Measure the valve lash and only adjust if outside the acceptable range in the provided table. 2. If adjustment is needed, set the #1 piston to top dead center and adjust valves 1-2-4 and 1-3-5 to the specifications. 3. Turn the crankshaft 360 degrees and set #6 piston to top dead center to adjust valves 3-5-6 and 2-4-6. 4. Adjustments are made by loosening the locknut, inserting a feeler gauge, and tightening until drag is felt,

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Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

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.
Illustration 1

Engine design

(A) Inlet

(B) Exhaust

Note: Valve lash is measured between the rocker arm and the top of the valve. All measurements
and adjustments must be made with the engine stopped and the valves fully closed.

Valve Lash Check


An adjustment is NOT NECESSARY if the measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable
range in Table 1.

Table 1
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

0.38 ± 0.08 mm
Valve Lash (Stopped Engine) 0.64 ± 0.08 mm
(0.015 ± 0.003 inch)
(0.025 ± 0.003 inch)
TC Compression Stroke 1-2-4 1-3-5
TC Exhaust Stroke (1) 3-5-6 2-4-6
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4 (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 this range, an adjustment is necessary. Refer to "Valve Lash
Adjustment" for the proper procedure.

Valve Lash Adjustment


Use the following procedure 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 2
TC Compression Stroke Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

Valve Lash 0.38 ± 0.08 mm 0.64 ± 0.08 mm


(0.015 ± 0.003 inch) (0.025 ± 0.003 inch)
Cylinders 1-2-4 1-3-5

2. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 2.


a. Lightly tap the rocker arm with a soft mallet. This will ensure that the lifter roller
seats against the camshaft's base circle.

b. Loosen the adjustment locknut.

c. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the top of the valve. Then,
turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the
rocker arm and the top of the valve. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a
slight drag is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler gauge.

d. Tighten the adjustment locknut to a torque of 29 ± 7 N·m (21 ± 5 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.

3. Remove the timing bolt and turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of engine
rotation. This will put the No. 6 piston at the top center position on the compression stroke.
Install the timing bolt in the flywheel.

Table 3
TC Exhaust Stroke Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

Valve Lash 0.38 ± 0.08 mm 0.64 ± 0.08 mm


(0.015 ± 0.003 inch) (0.025 ± 0.003 inch)
Cylinders 3-5-6 2-4-6

4. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 3.

a. Lightly tap the rocker arm with a soft mallet. This will ensure that the lifter roller
seats against the camshaft's base circle.

b. Loosen the adjustment locknut.

c. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the top of the valve. Then,
turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the
rocker arm and the pushrod. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight drag
is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler gauge.

d. Tighten the adjustment locknut to a torque of 29 ± 7 N·m (21 ± 5 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.

5. Remove the timing bolt from the flywheel after all adjustments to the valve lash have been
made. Reinstall the timing cover.

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