Engine Maintenance
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d. If the rocker arms are tight, the engine is at
top dead center of the exhaust stroke for
the number one cylinder. Rotate the engine
360 degrees to place the engine at top dead
center of the compression stroke for the
number one cylinder.
4. Use a feeler gauge to check the valve
clearance on both valves for the number one
cylinder, the intake valve for the number two
cylinder, and the exhaust valve for the number
three cylinder. The valve clearance for both
the intake valve and the exhaust valve should
be 0.006 to 0.010 in. (0.15 to 0.25 mm).
NOTE: Check to make sure that the valve
stem cap is in good condition and is
positioned squarely on the top of the valve
stem. Replace the valve stem cap if it shows
significant wear.
5. Adjust the valves if necessary by loosening
the locknut and turning the adjustment screw
until the valve clearance is correct.
6. Hold the adjustment screw in place and
tighten the locknut.
Figure 197: Adjusting the Valve Clearance
7. Recheck the valve clearance.
8. Rotate the engine one full turn (360 degrees)
in the normal direction of rotation (clockwise
viewed from the water pump end), and align
the 1-4 timing mark on the flywheel with the
index mark in the timing mark access hole.
This is top dead center of the compression
stroke for the number four cylinder.
9. Check and adjust the exhaust valve for the
number two cylinder, the intake valve for the
number three cylinder, and both valves for the
number four cylinder.
10. Replace the rocker arm cover, the cover for
the timing mark access hole, and tighten the
fuel injection lines when finished.
AEA705
Valve Adjustments and Cylinder Configurations
Rear
Flywheel End
Front
Pulley End
Cylinder Number
1
2
3
4
Valve arrangement
E
I
E
I
E
I
E
I
Piston in No. 1 cylinder is at
TDC on compression stroke
Piston in No. 4 cylinder is at
TDC on compression stroke
