TM 5-3810-306-20Section I. ROCKER ARM MAINTENANCEVALVE ADJUSTMENTTOOLS:General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)SUPPLIES:NoneEQUIPMENT CONDITIONS:Disconnect ground cable at shunt. (Refer to page 8-109.)Valve cover removed. (Refer to page 4-4.)ADJUSTMENT:NOTECheck or set valves while engine iscold or cool enough to touch.1.LOCATE TOP DEAD CENTER (TDC) FORCYLINDER NUMBER 1.a.Bar engine with 1/2 inch breaker bar, untilNumber 1 cylinder is at top dead center.b.Ensure top dead center pin engages incamshaft gear housing.c.Disconnect pin when top dead center islocated.2.ADJUST VALVES INDICATED FOR STEP A (I= INTAKE; E = EXHAUST).a.Loosen locknut (1). Loosen or tightenadjustment screw (2) until a slightresistance is felt when feeler gauge (3)is slipped between valve stem (4) androcker lever (5). Tighten locknut to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) then recheck clearance.b.Adjust intake valve clearance to .012 inch(.30 mm).c.Adjust exhaust valve clearance to .024 inch(.61 mm).4-2
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