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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 385C L EXCAVATOR SBE
Configuration: 385C L Excavator SBE00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C-18 Engine

Testing and Adjusting

C15 and C18 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR9832-29 Publication Date -01/02/2014 Date Updated -05/02/2014

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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 valve bridge. All measurements and
adjustments must be made with the engine stopped and the valves 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 in
Table 1.

Table 1
Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

0.38 ± 0.08 mm
Valve Lash (Stopped Engine) 0.76 ± 0.08 mm
(0.015 ± 0.003 inch)
(0.030 ± 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, an adjustment is necessary. Refer to "Valve Lash
Adjustment" for the proper procedure.

Valve Lash Adjustment

Illustration 1 g01373511

Cylinder and valve location

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(A) Exhaust valves

(B) Inlet valves

Use the following procedure to adjust the valve lash:

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 2
TC Compression Stroke Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

Valve Lash 0.38 ± 0.08 mm 0.76 ± 0.08 mm

(0.015 ± 0.003 inch) (0.030 ± 0.003 inch)
Cylinders 1-2-4 1-3-5

2. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 2.

a. Lightly tap the rocker arm with a soft mallet. This action will ensure that the lifter roller
seats against the base circle of the camshaft.

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 action will put the No. 6 piston at the top center position on the compression stroke. Install
the timing bolt in the flywheel.

Table 3
TC Exhaust Stroke Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves

Valve Lash 0.38 ± 0.08 mm 0.76 ± 0.08 mm

(0.015 ± 0.003 inch) (0.030 ± 0.003 inch)
Cylinders 3-5-6 2-4-6

4. Adjust the valve lash according to Table 3.

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a. Lightly tap the rocker arm with a soft mallet. This action will ensure that the lifter roller
seats against the base circle of the camshaft.

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.

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

Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Electronic Unit Injector - Adjust".

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