Volvo Penta — Valves, adjustment
Adjustments · Valve mechanism
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Valve clearance must not be adjusted with the engine running since the pistons could hit the valves.
Procedure
- Engine must be stopped, cold or at operating temperature; stop control out and key OFF.
- Remove the valve covers.
- Crank engine in direction of rotation until 1st piston is at TDC after compression (0° flywheel).
- Adjust the valves per Workshop Manual, Technical Data.
- Crank engine one complete turn until 6th piston is at TDC after compression.
- Adjust the valves per Workshop Manual, Technical Data.
- Change valve cover gaskets if required and fit the valve covers.
Tools required
- 3590 Amazon
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Specs & values
- Adjust to Workshop Manual, Technical Data
Source: Volvo Penta 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.