AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
3. Check that the TDC timing mark aligns with the
indicator as seen through the timing hole in the right side
of the flywheel housing (see Figure 3.15-20).
TIMING TIMING POINTER
MARKS
Figure 3.15-20. Timing Marks
NOTE: The compression stroke can be determined by
checking the rocker arms on that cylinder for looseness.
If the rocker arms are not loose, rotate the crankshaft
one complete revolution.
4. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting screw on the
rocker arm for number one cylinder intake valve.
5. Insert the proper feeler gauge size between the
rocker arm tip and the valve stem.
6. Tighten the rocker arm adjusting screw until it
contacts the pushrod socket and produces a slight drag
on the feeler gauge.
NOTE: Slide the feeler gauge back and forth between
the rocker arm tip and the valve stem while tightening
the adjusting screw.
NOTE: To ensure proper valve clearance adjustment
inspect the valve stem wear caps. Replace if worn or
damaged (see Table 3.15-1).
7. While holding the adjusting screw from turning,
tighten the lock nut.
Table 3.15-1. Valve Clearance (Cold)
Intake Valves 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
Exhaust Valves 0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTE: Refer to Table 3.15-2 for cylinder firing order.
Table 3.15-2. Cylinder Firing Order
F11G/F11GSI/GSID 1-5-3-6-2-4
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8. Repeat for #1 cylinder exhaust valve, #2 cylinder
intake valve, #3 cylinder exhaust valve, #4 cylinder
intake valve and #5 cylinder exhaust valve.
9. Rotate the crankshaft exactly one revolution to
obtain TDC for number six cylinder.
10. Repeat the adjustment procedure for the remaining
valves; #2 cylinder exhaust valve, #3 cylinder intake
valve, #4 cylinder exhaust valve, #5 cylinder intake
valve and #6 cylinder intake and exhaust valves.
11. Install the valve cover with a new gasket.
CAMSHAFT/VALVE TIMING, CHECKING
1. Remove the valve cover from the #1 cylinder.
NOTE: Use a wooden dowel to determine the location
of the piston during this procedure. The dowel should be
of sufficient length and diameter to extend down
through the spark plug hole and reach the piston at
BDC.
2. Remove the spark plug from the #1 cylinder and
lower the dowel into the cylinder until it contacts the
piston.
NOTE: The dowel inserted into the spark plug hole will
be an indication of the piston location as the engine is
rotated.
3. Rotate the engine in the normal direction through the
exhaust stroke to TDC for the cylinder firing by
observing the dowel and the marks on the flywheel. If
you rotate past TDC, it will be necessary to repeat this
procedure. Do not back up.
4. Mount two dial indicators on the intake and exhaust
valve spring retainers.
5. Adjust the rocker arm screws to eliminate valve
clearance and then 0.1 mm (0.004 in) further.
NOTE: The valves will actually be held open by this
amount.
6. When this has been established, zero the dial
indicators.
7. Bar the engine over in the normal direction of rotation
until TDC is once again achieved.
8. Read both dial indicators and compare to the
following specifications.
Intake Valve
0.7 -- 1.4 mm (0.0275 -- 0.0551 in)
Exhaust Valve
1.0 -- 1.5 mm (0.0393 -- 0.0590 in)
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9. If lifting height is greater or less than specified, the 1. Remove the spark plugs from the engine.
camshaft is not properly timed to the crankshaft (see
Figure 3.15-21). 2. Use a standard automotive type compression tester
to measure and record the compression readings from
each cylinder. Note the number of compression strokes
TDC
15 required to obtain the highest reading, and duplicate this
INTAKE SEQUENCE number for each cylinder.
OPENS OF EVENTS
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NOTE: Cylinder pressure variation of more than 10% is
EXHAUST cause for concern. If variation between cylinders is
CLOSES more than 10% it is an indication that valve grinding,
piston ring replacement or other overhaul procedures
are required.

EXHAUST INTAKE NOTE: Prior to engine disassembly for low compres-

OPENS 238 OPENS 238 sion, boroscoping of the cylinder should be done to
determine the source of the low compression.
EXHAUST
OPENS THROTTLE STOP ADJUSTMENT --
46 HOOF GOVERNOR
INTAKE
CLOSES NOTE: This adjustment is required only if the throttle
shaft or the throttle stop lever is replaced.
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1. With butterfly valve plate closed, adjust slotted head
capscrew until surface of throttle stop is parallel to
BDC
flange face (see Figure 3.15-22).
Figure 3.15-21. Crankshaft Degrees Shown
PARALLEL
CYLINDER HEAD PRESSURE TESTING SURFACE OF
THROTTLE STOP
FLANGE
NOTE: If any evidence of water in the lubricating oil is FACE THROTTLE STOP LEVER
present, the cylinder heads should be pressure tested
for cracks and/or teaked by Magnaflux.

CYLINDER COMPRESSION TESTING

Ensure that the ignition and the gas supply have

CLAMP SCREW
been turned off so that the engine cannot be started
during this test. Failure to take adequate precau-
tions can result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The throttle and governor butterfly valve should ROLL PIN
be held open and the engine should rotate at normal SLOTTED HEAD
cranking speed (100 -- 150 rpm) throughout the test to CAPSCREW AND SPRING
obtain the normal readings. Normal readings for the Figure 3.15-22. Throttle Stop Adjustment -- Hoof
engines should be 1379 -- 1724 kPa (200 -- 250 psi). Governor -- G/GSI/GSID (Housing For GSI Shown)

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