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Product:  EXCAVATOR 
Model:  320 GC EXCAVATOR KTN 
Configuration: 320 GC Excavator KTN00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C4.4 Engine 

Testing and Adjusting


C4.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -UENR4515-18 Publication Date -01/06/2015 Date Updated -29/10/2018 
 
 
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Engine Valve Lash - Inspect


SMCS - 1102-040

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A(1) 9U-6198 Crankshaft Turning Tool 1
5P-7306 Housing 1
A(2)
5P-7305 Engine Turning Tool 1
B 136-4632 Timing Pin (Crankshaft) 1
(1)
The Crankshaft Turning Tool is used on the front pulley.
(2)
This Tool is used in the aperture for the electric starting motor.
Illustration 1 g01335181
Cylinder and valve location
(A) Exhaust valve
(B) Inlet valve

Too much valve lash can cause some broken valve stems, springs, and spring retainers. Damage to the
valve mechanism will produce emissions in excess of the correct specification.

The hydraulic lifter will compensate for all normal wear of the components of the valve train.

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

• Issues with the hydraulic lifters

If the camshaft and valve lifters show rapid wear, look for fuel in the lubrication oil or dirty
lubrication oil as a possible cause.
Valve Lash Check

Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel.

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


OFF position and place a do not operate tag at the ignition switch
location.

1. Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism
Cover - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.

Illustration 2 g01958182
Typical example

2. Remove the plug (1) from the cylinder block. Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft until the
number one piston is at the top center position.

Note: The number one piston may be on the compression stroke or the exhaust stroke.

3. Install Tooling (B) into the hole (X) in the cylinder block. Use Tooling (B) in order to locate the
crankshaft in the correct position.
Note: Do not use excessive force to install Tooling (B). Do not use Tooling (B) to hold the
crankshaft during repairs.

4. Check the rocker arms for an engine valve lash. There should be no engine valve lash.

Illustration 3 g02333215
Typical example
One electronic unit injector is not shown for clarity.

5. If there is an engine valve lash at any position the engine valve lash may be caused by a normal
leakdown of the hydraulic lifter. Push the affected rocker arm (1) against the pushrod. The
rocker arm (1) should rotate as the pushrod is pushed up by the recovery of the hydraulic lifter.
Once all motion has ceased test again for an engine valve lash. There should be no engine valve
lash.

6. Remove Tooling (B) from the crankshaft. Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft in a
clockwise direction. The crankshaft should be rotated 360 degrees. Install Tooling (B) to the
crankshaft.

7. Check the rocker arms for an engine valve lash. There should be no engine valve lash.

8. If there is an engine valve lash at any position the engine valve lash may be caused by a normal
leakdown of the hydraulic lifter. Push the affected rocker arm (1) against the pushrod. Monitor
the rocker arm (1) for movement. The rocker arm (1) should rotate as the pushrod is pushed up
by the recovery of the hydraulic lifter. Once all motion has ceased test again for an engine valve
lash. There should be no engine valve lash.
9. If an engine valve lash is found in any position, examine the valve mechanism components for
excessive wear or damage. This includes the hydraulic lifters.

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