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Workshop Manual, TPD 1353E, Issue 3 95
Peregrine EDi and 1300 Series EDi
Camshaft and tappets
To remove Operation 6-7
Caution: The camshaft gear is an interference fit on the camshaft and must not be removed unless it is to be
renewed. A new gear must be heated to 206 °C (400 °F) to fit onto the camshaft.
Notes:
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The four camshaft bushes can be renewed.
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An engine timing plate is fitted to the camshaft gear.
1 Set number 1 cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke, see Operation 8-1.
2 Drain the engine lubricating oil.
3 Drain the cooling system.
4 Remove the timing case cover, see Operation 6-1.
5 Remove the cylinder head, see Operation 3-8.
6 Remove the tappets (A) from their bores and note their relative positions.
7 Measure the backlash of the camshaft gear (B) and compare the reading with relevant Data and dimensions
for the "Timing gears" on page 15. If the backlash is incorrect, renew the gear.
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