Thermo King T-1000R, Maintenance Manual

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Engine Maintenance 9-21
1. Remove the injection line for the number one cylinder from the delivery valve on the injection pump and from the injection
nozzle.
NOTE: The number one cylinder is the cylinder at the flywheel end of the engine.
2. Remove the delivery valve spring for the number 1 cylinder by removing the delivery valve holder and the delivery valve
spring, and then reinstalling the delivery valve holder without the delivery valve spring in place.
3. Remove the cylinder head cover (valve cover/intake manifold assembly).
4. Place the engine at top dead center of the compression stroke for the number one cylinder. Refer to steps a through d.
a. Rotate the engine in the normal direction of rotation (clockwise viewed from the water pump end) until the number one
TDC mark on the flywheel lines up with the timing mark on the starter mounting plate.
b. Check the rocker arms on the number one cylinder to see if they are loose.
c. If the rocker arms are loose, the engine is at top dead center of the compression stroke for the number one cylinder.
1. Number One Cylinder Injection Line
2. Timing Mark
Component Location
CAUTION: Loosen all of the injection lines at the injection nozzles to prevent the possibility of the engine firing
while it is being rotated.
1. Injection Timing Marks
2. Top Dead Center Mark for Number 1 Cylinder
3. Index Timing Mark on Starter Mounting Plate
Timing Marks
1
2
2
3
1