Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Adjustments · Valve train
For the Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3126B, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine
Before you start
- Only qualified service personnel should perform this maintenance.
- Do not use the starting motor to turn the flywheel.
- Hot engine components can cause burns.
Procedure
- Ensure that the engine can not be started while this maintenance is being performed.
- Allow the engine to cool before measuring/adjusting valve lash clearance.
- Ensure the engine is stopped before measuring the valve lash.
- Refer to the Service Manual for the complete valve lash adjustment procedure.
Specs & values
- Valve Lash (inlet) 0.38 mm (0.015 inch)
- Valve Lash (exhaust) 0.64 mm (0.025 inch)
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3126B →, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.