Valve Lash Checking

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Product: GEN SET ENGINE
Model: 3512B GEN SET ENGINE 5AW
Configuration: 3512B High Displacement Generator Set Engine 5AW00001-
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Testing and Adjusting 
3500B High Displacement Engines 
Media Number -RENR2297-03 Publication Date -01/05/2007 Date Updated -14/05/2007

   
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Valve Lash Check


SMCS - 1105-535 

The Electronic Control Module produces high voltage. To prevent


personal injury make sure the Electronic Control Module is not
powered and do not come in contact with the fuel injector solenoid
terminals while the engine is running. 

Valve lash is measured between the rocker arm and the bridge for the valves. All of the clearance 
measurements and the adjustments must be made with the engine stopped. The valves must be fully
closed.  

If the measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable range, no adjustments are necessary. The range 
is given in Table 1.  

Table 1

Valve Lash Check: Engine Stopped    


Valves     Acceptable Valve Lash Range    
 
Inlet    
0.42 to 0.58 mm (0.017 to 0.023 inch)    
 
Outlet    
0.92 to 1.08 mm (0.036 to 0.043 inch)    

If the measurement is not within this range, adjustment is necessary. Refer to Testing And Adjusting, 
"Valve Lash and Valve Bridge Adjustment".   

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