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Perkins 1106 — Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Adjustments · valve train

For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins service manual.

Applies to: Perkins 1106

Procedure

  1. Remove valve mechanism cover.
  2. Rotate crankshaft until No. 6 cylinder inlet valve opened and exhaust valve not fully closed (TC compression).
  3. Measure valve lash for valves according to Table 5.
  4. Adjust if necessary: loosen locknut, place feeler gauge, turn adjustment screw.
  5. Rotate crankshaft to TC exhaust stroke (360 from TC compression).
  6. Measure valve lash for valves according to Table 6.
  7. Adjust if necessary.
  8. Install valve mechanism cover.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Inlet valve lash 0.20 mm
  • Exhaust valve lash 0.45 mm

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Source: Perkins 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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