INSERT 8T2704 - Caterpillar

1. Turn the engine until No. 1 piston is at top center (TC) compression position. Install bolt (1) in the flywheel and timing pin (2) in the intake camshaft. 2. Remove the fuel lines (3) from inside the camshaft housing.3. Disconnect the glow plug wires from the outside of camshaft housing.4. Remove the lifting bracket from the front of the cylinder head. 5. Remove end cover (5) from the camshaft housing.6. Remove nuts (6) and locks from front of camshaft housing.7. Remove bolts (4) that hold the camshaft housing to cylinder head. 8. Install two 3/8"-16 NC forged eyebolts in the camshaft housing. Fasten a hoist and remove the camshaft housing (7). Weight is 120 lb. (54 kg).Install Camshaft Housings
1. Adjust all valve adjustment screws for maximum valve clearance. 2. Put the timing marks on the drive gears (3) for the camshafts in alignment and install timing pin (2) in camshaft.3. Check to be sure that crankshaft is at (TC) compression position for No. 1 piston and timing bolt is installed in flywheel.
If above procedure in Steps 1 to 3 are not followed, damage to the engine can be the result.
4. Fasten a hoist and put the camshaft housing in position on engine. Make sure the camshaft gear teeth are engaged in the teeth of the drive gear before installing the