How to adjust the ACERT valve on a C-15 ACERT?
If both rockers on #1 are loose, then you have the engine pinned at #1 Top Dead Center. If they are tight, and both rocker arms on #6 are loose, then you are #6 TDC. Then adjust the Jakes over 1, 3 & 5. Rotate the engine one full turn & pin the flywheel again.
What should the valve actuators be on a C-15?
Don’t back them off more than that, the pistons can unseat and lose oil. Adjust the intakes to .015, the exhaust to .030 then adjust the 3 intake valve actuators to .020, and the 3 jakes to .027.
Are there any problems with the cat C15 engine?
After changinging fuel filters with no result we put it in shop and found #1 and #2 injectors bad.
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.
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 cylinder 1 on a cat C15 Acert?
Install the variable valve actuators onto the cylinder head. Refer to the Specifications manual for the proper torque sequence. Set cylinder 1 at the top center position. See Testing and Adjusting, “Finding Top Center Position for the No. 1 Piston” for details on this procedure. Note: The inlet valves should be fully closed.
How to adjust intake valve in century performance?
Adjust #1 Intake Valve with #5 cylinder Intake Valve at full valve lift …. Adjust #8 Intake Valve with #7 cylinder Intake Valve at full valve lift …. Adjust #4 Intake Valve with #2 cylinder Intake Valve at full valve lift …. Adjust #3 Intake Valve Exhaust Valve Adjustment: ENGINE OFF!
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.