PISTON 6E0712 - Caterpillar

An Inlet Valve Lubrication Metering Pump is provided in order to lubricate the inlet valves during operation. The valve is adjusted at the factory initially.
Illustration 1 g00300543
Inlet Valve Lubrication Metering Pump (1) Flow adjustment screws.Adjust the oil flow by using the following procedure.
Turn both adjusting screws counterclockwise to the fully open position.
Turn both adjusting screws clockwise to the final position. Refer to 1 for the proper position.
Table 1
The Settings For The Inlet Valve Lubrication Metering Pump And The Flow Rates Of The Pumps    
Engine     Clicks For The Adjustment Screw     Flow Rate At 720 Engine RPM     Flow Rate At 800 Engine RPM     Flow Rate At 900 Engine RPM     Flow Rate At 1000 Engine RPM    
3608     30    
92.2 mL/hr (3.10 oz./hr)    
101.9 mL/hr (3.40 oz./hr)    
96.6 mL/hr (3.80 oz./hr)    
124.0 mL/hr (4.20 oz./hr)