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How to adjust unit injectors on Cat 3406?

How to adjust unit injectors on Cat 3406?

Hold the adjusting screw in this position and tighten the locknut (3) to a torque of 100 ± 10 N·m (74 ± 7 lb ft). Make an adjustment to the unit injectors on cylinders 3, 5, and 6. Remove the timing bolt. The flywheel is then turned 360 degrees in the direction of engine rotation. The direction of engine rotation is a counterclockwise direction.

How to adjust the inlet valve on a 3406E?

Loosen the valve adjustment locknut (3) . Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn the inlet adjustment screw (4) while the valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 6.

How to adjust slave piston Lash on Cat 3406?

Adjust the slave piston lash settings for cylinders 3 and 5 prior to rotating the engine. After you adjust cylinders 1, 3, and 5, reset the timing pin and turn the flywheel for 360 degrees in the direction of the engine’s rotation.

How to set valves and injectors cat 3116 diesel engine?

The timing specification is on the valve cover and the dial indicator has to be calibrated before checking injector timing. Rotate Engine 360 degrees to #6 compression stroke. As I stated before the valves can be adjusted with basic tools but the other procedures need to be performed with the CAT tune up kit.

How to adjust inlet valve on Cat 3406?

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

How to set up injector of Caterpillar Model 3406E / C15?

Please show me how to setting up injector of CATERPILLAR model 3406E/C15 into cylinder head also adjusting valve clearance,jacob brake piston slave? HiCustomer Welcome back to JA, i am Buddy and i will try and help you out.

How to adjust the exhaust valve on a 3406E?

Make an adjustment to the valve lash on the exhaust valves for cylinders 1, 3, and 5. Loosen the valve adjustment locknut (1) . Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the exhaust rocker arm and the exhaust valve bridge. Turn the exhaust adjustment screw (2) while the valve adjustment locknut (1) is being held from turning.

Where is the feeler gauge on a 3406E?

Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn the inlet adjustment screw (4) while the valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 6.

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Ruth Doyle