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Hot engine components can cause burns. Allow additional time for the
engine to cool before measuring/adjusting engine valve lash clearance.
The valve lash is measured between the top of the cap of the valve stem and the rocker arm. The valve
lash is measured with a feeler gauge.
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Illustration 1 g01410282
2. Loosen the adjustment screw (1) so that the nonadjustable side of the bridge is contacting the
valve stem.
3. Tighten the adjustment screw (1) until the adjustment screw (1) contacts the stem.
1. Put the No. 1 piston at top center. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position
for No. 1 Piston".
Table 1
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If the measurement is not within this range, an adjustment is necessary. Refer to "Valve Lash
Adjustment" for the proper procedure.
Illustration 2 g01425959
Valve lash
1. Ensure that the No. 1 piston is at the top center position on the compression stroke.
Table 2
Valve Lash
0.25 mm (0.010 inch) 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Cylinders 1-2-4 1-3-5
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4. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then, turn the
adjustment screw (4) in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and
the valve bridge. Continue turning the adjustment screw (4) until a slight drag is felt on the feeler
gauge. Remove the feeler gauge.
5. Tighten the adjustment locknut (3) to a torque of 4 ± 1 N·m (35 ± 9 lb in). Do not allow the
adjustment screw (4) to turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut (3) . Recheck the
valve lash after tightening the adjustment locknut (3) .
6. Rotate the engine 360 degrees in the direction of the engine rotation. This will put the No. 6 piston
at the top center position on the compression stroke.
Table 3
Valve Lash
0.25 mm (0.010 inch) 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Cylinders 3-5-6 2-4-6
9. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then, turn the
adjustment screw (4) 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.
10. Tighten the adjustment locknut (3) to a torque of 4 ± 1 N·m (35 ± 9 lb in). Do not allow the
adjustment screw (4) to turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut (2) . Recheck the
valve lash after tightening the adjustment locknut (3) .
Adjusting the valve lash several times in a short period indicates wear in a different part of the engine.
Find the problem and make any necessary repairs in order to prevent more damage to the engine.
Rapid wear of the camshaft and tappets can occur if insufficient valve lash is not corrected. Insufficient
valve lash can also be an indication of faulty valve seats. The following items are reasons for faulty seats
of the valves: faulty fuel injection nozzles, restrictions to the air inlet, dirty air filters, incorrect fuel
setting and overloading the engine.
Broken valve stems, broken pushrods, or broken spring retainers can be caused by insufficient valve lash
that is not corrected. A fast increase in valve lash can be an indication of any of the following items:
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Bent pushrods
Fuel in the lubrication oil may be a possible cause of rapid wear of the camshaft and the tappets. Dirty
lubrication oil may also be a possible cause of rapid wear of the camshaft and tappets.
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