How do you adjust the vavles on a cat C-13 engine?

How do you adjust the vavles on a cat C-13 engine?

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

Where is the feeler gauge on a Caterpillar engine?

Loosen the adjustment locknut. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then, turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve bridge.

How to perform a C15 overhead valve adjust?

This video goes into detail about how to do a complete C15 or 3406 Valve Adjustment Overhead . Includes the Valves, Injector Height, and Jake adjustments. IVAs and VVA adjustment are also discussed. The proper way to pin the engine and what sequence are all shown in this video. Comments and questions can be left in the comments section.

Where is the timing bolt on a Caterpillar engine?

Remove the timing bolt and turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of engine rotation. This action will put the No. 6 piston at the top center position on the compression stroke. Install the timing bolt in the flywheel. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 3. Lightly tap the rocker arm with a soft mallet.

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Rotate the engine in the normal operating direction by 360 degrees. Cylinder 1 will now be on Top Center exhaust stroke. Cylinder 1, 2, and 4 can be adjusted with cylinder 1 at Top Center exhaust stroke. Loosen the locknut. Turn the adjustment screw until the screw makes contact with the electronic unit injector.

Why is Cat C13 ACERT diesel engine optimized?

Fuel consumption optimized to match operating cycles of a wide range of equipment and applications while maintaining low operating costs.

How do you adjust the slave piston Lash on Cat C-13 engine?

Use the following procedure to adjust the slave piston lash on cylinders 1, 3, and 5: Make sure that the Cat compression brake pin is centered in the housing. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between the Cat compression brake pin and the exhaust rocker pad. Then, turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction.

How many horsepower does a Caterpillar C13 diesel engine have?

Maximum Power: 520 HP 388 kW: Maximum Torque: 1756 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 2381 Nm @ 1400 rpm: Rated Speed: 1800-2100 rpm 1800-2100 rpm: Minimum Power: 385 HP 287 kW

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