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Cummins/Onan — Valves − Grind

Repair & overhaul

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan HDKA

Procedure

  1. Disconnect and connect wiring harness and fuel lines
  2. Drain and refill engine fluids
  3. Remove and install coolant hoses, fan, belt and belt guards
  4. Remove and install valve cover and rocker assy
  5. Remove and install injection lines and injectors
  6. Remove and install cylinder head
  7. Remove and install exhaust manifold and intake manifold
  8. Remove valves from head (caps, spring collet, spring retainer and spring, stem seal, valve)
  9. Scrape carbon from cylinder head, tops of pistons, around valves and ports
  10. Refinish valve seats
  11. Grind valves
  12. Adjust valve lash
  13. Torque cylinder head
  14. Test run unit

Specs & values

  • SRT 02−513
  • Standard Repair Time 5.3 h

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HDKA →

Source: Cummins/Onan service 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.

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