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Iveco/FPT C13 — Intake and exhaust rocker play adjustment and pre-loading of rockers controlling pump injectors

Adjustments · Rocker arms

For the Iveco/FPT C13, from the Iveco/FPT service manual.

Applies to: Iveco/FPT C13

Before you start

  • Follow the sequence specified in the table and check position using pin 99360612

Procedure

  1. Bring the cylinder to be adjusted to the firing (bursting) phase; symmetric pairs are 1-6, 2-5, 3-4.
  2. Slacken the locking nut of the rocker arm adjusting screw.
  3. Insert the thickness gauge blade and adjust the screw so the blade slides with slight friction.
  4. Tighten the adjustment screw to 5 Nm (0.5 kgm).
  5. Untighten the adjustment screw by 1/2 to 3/4 rotation.
  6. Tighten the locking nut while holding the adjustment screw.
  7. For injection rockers, loosen the nut of the rocker adjustment screw controlling the pump injector.
  8. Tighten the adjusting screw until the pumping element reaches end-of-stroke.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Adjustment screw 5 Nm (0.5 kgm)
  • Adjustment screw back off 1/2 to 3/4 turn

Source: Iveco/FPT 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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