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Product: PETROLEUM ENGINE


Model: 3512C PETROLEUM ENGINE LLA
Configuration: 3512C Engine LLA00001-UP (MACHINE)

Testing and Adjusting


3512B, 3512C, and 3516B Petroleum Engines and Petroleum Generator Set Engines
with Dynamic Gas Blending
Media Number -KENR9743-02 Publication Date -01/05/2014 Date Updated -13/05/2014

i05902957

Valve Lash - Adjust


SMCS - 1105-025

Specifications
Table 1
Valve Lash Setting: Engine Stopped

Valves Gauge Dimension


Inlet 0.50 ± 0.08 mm (0.020 ± 0.003 inch)

Exhaust
1.00 ± 0.08 mm (0.040 ± 0.003 inch)

Introduction
Use this procedure for adjusting the valve lash on 3500 diesel engines.

Required Tools
Table 2
Required Tools

Qty Tools Needed


1 147-2060 Wrench
1 147-2059 Torque Wrench

1 148-7211 Bridge Nut Socket


1 145-5191 Gauge Support

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1 147-2056 Dial Indicator


1 147-5536 Indicator Contact Point

1 147-2057 Indicator Contact Point


1 147-2058 Indicator Extension
1 147-5537 Dial Indicator (Not Shown)

Note: The 145-5191 Gauge Support (4) , the 147-2057 Indicator Contact Point (7) , the 147-2058
Indicator Extension (8) , and the 147-5536 Indicator Contact Point (6) are included in the 147-
5482 Valve Lash Gauge Group .

Note: The 147-2056 Dial Indicator or the 147-5537 Dial Indicator (Metric, not shown) can be
used with the 147-5482 Valve Lash Gauge Group .

Valve Lash Adjust Preparation


1. Ensure that the number 1 piston is at the top center position. Refer to Testing and
Adjusting , "Finding the Top Center Position for the No. 1 Piston".

2. The number 1 piston must be at the top center position of the correct stroke. Adjust the
valves according to the chart: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Crankshaft Positions for Fuel
Injector Adjustment and Valve Lash Setting".

Note: Tap each rocker arm on the top of the adjustment screw before you make any
adjustments. Use a soft hammer. Make sure that the lifter roller is seated against the base
circle of the camshaft.

Valve Lash Check and Adjust

Illustration 1 g00286365

(1) 145-5191 Gauge Support

(2) 147-2057 Indicator Contact Point

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1. Install the 145-5191 Gauge Support (1) . Use the 147-2056 Dial Indicator or use the 147-
5537 Dial Indicator . Use the 147-2057 Indicator Contact Point (2) . Install the tool in the
rear bolt hole. The rear bolt hole is located on the valve cover base.

Illustration 2 g00286366

(3) 147-2060 Wrench

(4) 147-2059 Torque Wrench

Illustration 3 g00286367

(3) 147-2060 Wrench

(4) 147-2059 Torque Wrench

2. Move the rocker assembly upward and move the rocker arm assembly downward. Move the
rocker assembly several times. The oil film is removed in order to get a true zero reading on
the dial indicator. Use the 147-2060 Wrench (3) and use the 147-2059 Torque Wrench (4) .
Install the socket wrench and install the torque wrench on the nut of the rocker arm. Apply
upward pressure to the front of the rocker assembly. Set the dial indicator to zero. The
weight of the torque wrench (4) allows the valve lash to be read. Do not apply any pressure
on the torque wrench.

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3. Loosen the locknut. The locknut is located on the adjustment screw of the pushrod. Turn the
adjustment screw until the valve lash is set to specifications. Tighten the nut for the
adjustment screw to 70 ± 15 N·m (50 ± 11 lb ft ). The 147-2059 Torque Wrench is preset to
the torque that is required. Check the adjustment again.

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