12/3/2018 Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust...

3408E and 3412E Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines #i01625568 Caterpillar

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Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust... 3408E and 3412E Engines for

Caterpillar Built Machines #i01625568 Caterpillar

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

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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 range is specified in Table 2.

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If the measurement is not within this range, adjustment is necessary. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Valve
Lash Adjustment".

Valve Lash Adjustment

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Number one cylinder

is the front cylinder
on the left side of the cylinder
block.

Number two cylinder

is the front cylinder
on the right side of the cylinder
block.

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Note: The front of the engine is opposite of the flywheel end of the engine. The left side of the engine and the
right side of the engine are viewed from the flywheel end of the engine.

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Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped. Use the following procedure in order to adjust the valves:

Put the No. 1 piston at the top center position.

Note: See Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for the No. 1 Piston" for further details.

With No. 1 piston at the top center position of the compression stroke, an adjustment can be made to the
valves.
Before any adjustments are made, lightly tap each rocker arm at the top of the adjustment
screw.
Use a soft mallet to ensure that the lifter roller seats against the camshafts base circle.

Make the adjustment to the valve lash on the inlet valves for the following
cylinder
s by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .
For 3408E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the inlet valves for cylinder
s 1, 2, 5, and 7.

For 3412E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the inlet valves for cylinder
s 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 12.

Loosen valve adjustment locknut (3) .

Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn inlet
adjustment screw (4) while valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until
the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 4.

After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (3) while valve adjustment screw (4) is being held
from turning. Tighten to a torque of 30 ± 4 N·m (22 ± 3 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

Make the adjustment to the valve lash on the exhaust valves for the following
cylinder
s by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .
For 3408E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinder
s 1, 3, 4, and 8.

For 3412E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinder
s 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 12.

Loosen valve adjustment locknut (1) .

Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the exhaust rocker arm and the exhaust valve bridge. Turn
exhaust adjustment screw (2) while valve adjustment locknut (1) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve
lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 4.

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After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (1) while valve adjustment screw (2) is being held
from turning. Tighten to a torque of 30 ± 4 N·m (22 ± 3 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

Remove the timing bolt, and turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of engine rotation. This will
position the No. 1 piston at the top center at the beginning of the exhaust stroke. Install the timing bolt in the
flywheel.

Make the adjustment to the valve lash on the inlet valves for the following
cylinder
s by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .
For 3408E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the inlet valves for cylinder
s 3, 4, 6, and 8.

For 3412E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the inlet valves for cylinder
s 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Loosen valve adjustment locknut (3) .

Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn inlet
adjustment screw (4) while valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until
the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 4.

After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (3) while valve adjustment screw (4) is being held
from turning. Tighten to a torque of 30 ± 4 N·m (22 ± 3 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

Make the adjustment to the valve lash on the exhaust valves for the following
cylinder
s by using the 194-2062 Valve Adjusting Tool Gp .
For 3408E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinder
s 2, 5, 6, and 7.

For 3412E Engines, adjust the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinder
s 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, and 11.

Loosen valve adjustment locknut (1) .

Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the exhaust rocker arm and the exhaust valve bridge. Turn
exhaust adjustment screw (2) while valve adjustment locknut (1) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve
lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 4.

After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (1) while valve adjustment screw (2) is being held
from turning. Tighten to a torque of 30 ± 4 N·m (22 ± 3 lb ft). Recheck each adjustment.

Remove the timing bolt from the flywheel after all valve lash adjustments have been made.

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