How do you adjust exhaust valve on C-15 ACERT?
Loosen the locknuts on the three jakes that match the exhaust valves. Insert the allen wrench, and back all six pistons off 1/2 of a turn. This will ensure that they are not touching the 3 intake & 3 exhaust valves you are about to adjust.
What’s the complaint about my C-15 ACERT valve?
Complaint is low mileage and low boost. Have found some turbo wheels had the leading edge burnt off and find some airr leaks in intake system. It still can’t figure out the low boost issues. I know that’s their prob but just cannot get them to be right in my eyes when were done.
What are the overhead settings on Cat C15 Acert?
Tighten jam nut (1). Refer to Specifications, “Variable Valve Actuators” for the proper torque for the jam nut. Turn the crankshaft clockwise by 360 degrees. This will position the No. 6 piston at the top center on the compression stroke. Install the timing bolt in the flywheel.
Where is the feeler gauge on Cat C15 Acert?
Refer to Specifications, “Variable Valve Actuators” for the amount of lash. Place the feeler gauge between the piston pin and the rocker arm. Note: The inlet rocker arm must be in contact with valve bridge (4) when you set the lash for variable valve actuators.
When did the Caterpillar C15 engine come out?
Caterpillar C15 Following the production of the 3406E, Caterpillar released the C15 in 1999. This engine is very popular because of its reliability and versatility. It’s so versatile in fact, that Cat lists over 34 applications that are powered by this engine.
Is the C15 Acert engine a good engine?
If tuned correctly, the C15 ACERT can be a strong, reliable engine. There are some problems with earlier models however, which we’ll go over. At the beginning of production a common issue was broken rocker studs. This shouldn’t be a problem anymore, because by now most ACERTs have updated studs.
When to set the engine to TDC on the exhaust stroke?
NOTE When setting the engine to TDC on the compression stroke for cylinder #1, you must realize that the crankshaft rotates twice for every single rotation of the camshaft. So, if you simply set the crankshaft to TDC without looking at the position of the camshaft, you may actually be at TDC on the exhaust stroke for cylinder #1.