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Model: 324D L EXCAVATOR DFP00925
Configuration: 324D & 324D L Excavators DFP00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C7 Engine

Testing and Adjusting

C7 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR9939-29 Publication Date -01/05/2014 Date Updated -27/05/2014

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Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

SMCS - 1102-025

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

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Valve Lash Check

An adjustment is not necessary if the measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable range.
Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped. The range is specified in Table 1.

Table 1
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

Valve Lash Check (Stopped 0.38 ± 0.08 mm (0.015 ±

0.64 ± 0.08 mm (0.025 ±
Engine) 0.003 inch)
0.003 inch)
TC Compression Stroke 1-2-4 1-3-5
TC Exhaust Stroke (1) 3-5-6 2-4-6
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4 (2)
(1)
360° from TC compression stroke
(2)
The No. 1 cylinder is at the front of the engine.

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

Illustration 1 g01320108

Cylinder and Valve Location

(A) Exhaust valve

(B) Inlet valves

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Valve Lash and Valve Bridge Adjustment

Illustration 2 g01109236

(1) Exhaust rocker arm

(2) Inlet valve bridge

(3) Rocker arm adjustment screw locknut for the exhaust rocker arm

(4) Rocker arm adjustment screw for the exhaust rocker arm

Table 2
Valve Lash
Valves Dimension of Gauge

Inlet
0.38 ± 0.08 mm (0.015 ± 0.003 inch)

Exhaust
0.64 ± 0.08 mm (0.025 ± 0.003 inch)

Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped.

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1. Put the No. 1 piston at the top center position on the compression stroke. Refer to Testing
and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston".

Table 3
TC Compression
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
Stroke

Valve lash 0.38 ± 0.08 mm (0.015 ± 0.64 ± 0.08 mm (0.025 ±

0.003 inch) 0.003 inch)
Cylinders 1-2-4 1-3-5

2. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 3.

a. Lightly tap the rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw with a soft mallet. This
will ensure that the lifter roller seats against the camshaft's base circle.

b. Loosen the adjustment locknut.

c. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then,
turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the
rocker arm and the valve bridge. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight
drag is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler gauge.

d. Tighten the adjustment locknut to a torque of 30 ± 7 N·m (22 ± 5 lb ft). Do not allow
the adjustment screw to turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut.
Recheck the valve lash after tightening the adjustment locknut.

3. Remove the timing bolt and turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of engine
rotation. This will put the No. 6 piston at the top center position on the compression stroke.
Install the timing bolt in the flywheel.

Table 4
TC Exhaust
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves
Stroke (3)

Valve lash 0.38 ± 0.08 mm (0.015 ± 0.003 0.64 ± 0.08 mm (0.025 ± 0.003
inch) inch)
Cylinders 3-5-6 2-4-6
(3)
Position for No. 1 cylinder

4. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 4.

a. Lightly tap the rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw with a soft mallet. This
will ensure that the lifter roller seats against the camshaft's base circle.

b. Loosen the adjustment locknut.

c. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then,
turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the

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rocker arm and the valve bridge. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight
drag is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler gauge.

d. Tighten the adjustment locknut to a torque of 30 ± 7 N·m (22 ± 5 lb ft). Do not allow
the adjustment screw to turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut.
Recheck the valve lash after tightening the adjustment locknut.

5. Remove the timing bolt from the flywheel after all adjustments to the valve lash have been
made. Reinstall the timing cover.

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