ELBOW 3480387 - Caterpillar

If the measurement is not within this range, an adjustment is necessary. Refer to "Valve Lash Adjustment" for the proper procedure.Valve Lash Adjustment
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Cylinder and valve location (A) Exhaust valves (B) Inlet valves
Table 2
Engine Valve Lash Setting    
Valves    Valve Lash Setting    
Inlet    
0.38 0.08 mm (0.015 0.003 inch)    
Exhaust    
0.64 0.08 mm (0.025 0.003 inch)    Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped. Use the following procedure to adjust the valve lash:
Put the No. 1 piston at the top center position. Turn the crankshaft until the No. 2 exhaust valve spring is fully compressed in order to find the top center position for the No. 1 piston.Note: If the engine is equipped with an engine compression brake, loosen the adjusting screw for the lash on the slave piston for the compression brake prior to adjusting the engine valve lash. Refer to the Testing and Adjusting, "Slave Piston Lash - Adjust" for information that relates to the adjustment of the slave piston lash for the engine compression brake.
Before any adjustments are made, lightly tap the rocker arm at the top of the