Hercules G4800 — To Remove The Camshaft
Repair & overhaul
For the Hercules G4800, from the Hercules service manual.
Procedure
- Remove fan blade and belts.
- Remove fan drive pulley nut, pulley, and vibration damper.
- Remove gear cover.
- Remove rocker arm covers, rocker arms, and push rods.
- Remove lube oil filters and cooler, and fuel oil filter.
- Remove side cover plates and lift out tappets in order.
- Remove thrust plate attaching screws and pull camshaft forward.
Source: Hercules 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.