PLATE 9D1841 - Caterpillar

To prevent possible injury, do not use the starter to turn the flywheel. Hot engine components can cause burns. Allow additional time for the engine to cool before measuring valve clearance.
This engine uses high voltage to control the fuel injectors.Disconnect electronic fuel injector enable circuit connector to prevent personal injury.Do not come in contact with the fuel injector terminals while the engine is running.
Note: Valve lash is measured between the rocker arm and the valve bridge. All measurements and adjustments must be made with the engine stopped and the valves fully closed.Valve Lash Check
An adjustment is NOT NECESSARY if the measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable range. Check the valve lash while the engine is stopped. The range is specified in Table 1.
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Valve lash
Table 1
Valve Lash    
Valves     Acceptable Range for Valve Lash    
Inlet    
0.38 0.08 mm (0.015 0.003 inch)    
Exhaust    
0.76 .08 mm (0.030 0.003 inch)    If the measurement is not within this range adjustment is necessary. Refer to Testing And Adjusting, "Valve Lash Adjustment".Valve Lash Adjustment
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Valve adjustment
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(A) Inlet valves (B) Exhaust valves
Table 2
Valve Lash    
Valves     Dimension of the Gauge    
Inlet    
0.38 mm (0.015 inch)    
Exhaust    
0.76 mm (0.030 inch)    Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped. Use the following procedure in order to adjust the valves:
Put the No. 1 piston at the top center position.Note: See Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for the No. 1 Piston" for further details.
With No. 1 piston at the top center position of the compression stroke, an adjustment can be made to the valves.Before any adjustments are made, lightly tap each rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw. Use a soft mallet to ensure that the lifter roller seats against the camshaft's base circle.
Make an adjustment to the valve lash on the inlet valves for cylinders 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 12.
Loosen valve adjustment locknut (3) .
Place the appropriate feeler gauge (5) between the inlet rocker arm and the inlet valve bridge. Turn inlet adjustment screw (4) while valve adjustment locknut (3) is being held from turning. Adjust the valve lash until the correct specification is achieved. Refer to Table 2.
After each adjustment, tighten valve adjustment locknut (3) while valve adjustment screw (4) is being held from turning.