Deutz — Valve clearance adjustment
Adjustments · Valve gear
From a Deutz service manual covering: F2L 1011, F3L 1011, F4L 1011. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Turn engine until valves of cylinder No. 1 overlap.
- Adjust valve clearance on respective cylinder with feeler gauge.
- Tighten locknut in accordance with specifications. Recheck the adjustment with feeler gauge.
- Put gasket in place.
- Fit cylinder head cover. Tighten bolts in accordance with specifications.
Tools required
- Feeler gauge Amazon
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Specs & values
- Valve clearance inlet 0.3 mm
- Valve clearance exhaust 0.5 mm
- Valve clearance to be increased by 0.1 mm at every cylinder head gasket renewal
- Standard valve clearance to be adjusted after completion of 50 hours of operation
Source: Deutz 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.