How to set valves and injectors cat 3116 diesel engine?
The timing specification is on the valve cover and the dial indicator has to be calibrated before checking injector timing. Rotate Engine 360 degrees to #6 compression stroke. As I stated before the valves can be adjusted with basic tools but the other procedures need to be performed with the CAT tune up kit.
Where do you set the compression on a cat 3116 engine?
The first position the engine has to be set on is # 1 Compression. Since # 6 cylinder is on the same throw on the crankshaft it will be on Top Dead Center along with # 1. All you need to do is rotate the engine over using a socket on the vibration dampner bolt while watching the exhaust valve on # 6 cylinder.
What do I need to set the valve on a 3116?
The tools for just the valve setting alone are basic…all you need is a metric combination wrench, screwdriver and .015 and .025 feeler gauges. The one thing you can’t get away from with the 3116 is buying the tool kit for adjusting the top end.
Is it possible to turn up a 3116 cat?
Its not hard, but i really dont recommend it. Its not meant for a high hp application. we have a bunch of topkicks with 3116/3126/c7’s in them at 270-300 hp, and they fall apart like wet kleenex. We usually get between 150K and 200K miles out of an engine before catastrophic failure.
What is the fuel setting for a 3116 engine?
The fuel setting is 8.15 mm. This is the 220 hp setting for the 3116. If you need the 3126 settings, please post that engine’s serial number. I might find the changes needed to upgrade to power.
How to adjust unit injectors on Cat 3406?
Hold the adjusting screw in this position and tighten the locknut (3) to a torque of 100 ± 10 N·m (74 ± 7 lb ft). Make an adjustment to the unit injectors on cylinders 3, 5, and 6. Remove the timing bolt. The flywheel is then turned 360 degrees in the direction of engine rotation. The direction of engine rotation is a counterclockwise direction.
How do you set up a caterpillar injector?
With No. 1 piston at the top center position of the compression stroke, an adjustment can be made to the valves. Before any adjustments are made, lightly tap each rocker arm at the top of the adjustment screw. Use a soft mallet to ensure that the lifter roller seats against the camshaft’s base circle.
How do you adjust the vavles on a cat C-13 engine?
Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then, turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve bridge. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight drag is felt on the feeler gauge. Remove the feeler gauge.