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Doosan GE12TIC — Adjusting valve clearance

Adjustments · Valve train

For the Doosan GE12TIC, from the Doosan service manual.

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Before you start

  • Adjust only when engine is cold

Procedure

  1. Turn crankshaft to bring #1 piston to compression top dead center.
  2. Loosen lock nuts of rocker arm adjusting screws.
  3. Insert 0.4 mm feeler gauge between rocker arm and valve stem.
  4. Turn adjusting bolt until gauge can be pulled out with some restriction.
  5. Hold adjusting bolt and tighten lock nut.
  6. Measure clearance again and adjust if necessary.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Intake valve clearance 0.4 mm cold
  • Exhaust valve clearance 0.4 mm cold

Source: Doosan 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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