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3. Check that the TDC timing mark aligns with the 8. Repeat for #1 cylinder exhaust valve, #2 cylinder
indicator as seen through the timing hole in the right side intake valve, #3 cylinder exhaust valve, #4 cylinder
of the flywheel housing (see Figure 3.15-20). intake valve and #5 cylinder exhaust valve.
Figure 3.15-20. Timing Marks NOTE: Use a wooden dowel to determine the location
of the piston during this procedure. The dowel should be
NOTE: The compression stroke can be determined by of sufficient length and diameter to extend down
checking the rocker arms on that cylinder for looseness. through the spark plug hole and reach the piston at
If the rocker arms are not loose, rotate the crankshaft BDC.
one complete revolution.
2. Remove the spark plug from the #1 cylinder and
4. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting screw on the lower the dowel into the cylinder until it contacts the
rocker arm for number one cylinder intake valve. piston.
5. Insert the proper feeler gauge size between the NOTE: The dowel inserted into the spark plug hole will
rocker arm tip and the valve stem. be an indication of the piston location as the engine is
rotated.
6. Tighten the rocker arm adjusting screw until it
contacts the pushrod socket and produces a slight drag 3. Rotate the engine in the normal direction through the
on the feeler gauge. exhaust stroke to TDC for the cylinder firing by
observing the dowel and the marks on the flywheel. If
NOTE: Slide the feeler gauge back and forth between you rotate past TDC, it will be necessary to repeat this
the rocker arm tip and the valve stem while tightening procedure. Do not back up.
the adjusting screw.
4. Mount two dial indicators on the intake and exhaust
NOTE: To ensure proper valve clearance adjustment valve spring retainers.
inspect the valve stem wear caps. Replace if worn or
damaged (see Table 3.15-1). 5. Adjust the rocker arm screws to eliminate valve
clearance and then 0.1 mm (0.004 in) further.
7. While holding the adjusting screw from turning,
tighten the lock nut. NOTE: The valves will actually be held open by this
amount.
Table 3.15-1. Valve Clearance (Cold)
Intake Valves 0.45 mm (0.018 in.) 6. When this has been established, zero the dial
indicators.
Exhaust Valves 0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
7. Bar the engine over in the normal direction of rotation
NOTE: Refer to Table 3.15-2 for cylinder firing order. until TDC is once again achieved.
Table 3.15-2. Cylinder Firing Order
8. Read both dial indicators and compare to the
F11G/F11GSI/GSID 1-5-3-6-2-4
following specifications.
Intake Valve
0.7 -- 1.4 mm (0.0275 -- 0.0551 in)
Exhaust Valve
1.0 -- 1.5 mm (0.0393 -- 0.0590 in)
9. If lifting height is greater or less than specified, the 1. Remove the spark plugs from the engine.
camshaft is not properly timed to the crankshaft (see
Figure 3.15-21). 2. Use a standard automotive type compression tester
to measure and record the compression readings from
each cylinder. Note the number of compression strokes
TDC
15 required to obtain the highest reading, and duplicate this
INTAKE SEQUENCE number for each cylinder.
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NOTE: Cylinder pressure variation of more than 10% is
EXHAUST cause for concern. If variation between cylinders is
CLOSES more than 10% it is an indication that valve grinding,
piston ring replacement or other overhaul procedures
are required.
NOTE: The throttle and governor butterfly valve should ROLL PIN
be held open and the engine should rotate at normal SLOTTED HEAD
cranking speed (100 -- 150 rpm) throughout the test to CAPSCREW AND SPRING
obtain the normal readings. Normal readings for the Figure 3.15-22. Throttle Stop Adjustment -- Hoof
engines should be 1379 -- 1724 kPa (200 -- 250 psi). Governor -- G/GSI/GSID (Housing For GSI Shown)