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C15 and C18 – Flywheel – Inspect

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Face Runout (Axial Eccentricity) of the Flywheel Illustration 1 g02166614 Checking face runout of the flywheel (1) 7H-1645 Holding Rod (2) 7H-1945 Holding Rod (3)…

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C15 and C18 – Cylinder Liner Projection – Inspect

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Note: The following procedure does not require the use of an H bar to hold the liners while the liner projection measurements are taken. The…

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C15 and C18 – Variable Valve Actuators – Inspect/Adjust

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Illustration 1 g01102463 (1) Adjustment screw (2) Adjustment screw locknut (3) Intake rocker arm (4) Actuator rod Put the No. 1 piston at the top…

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C15 and C18 – Engine Valve Lash – Inspect/Adjust

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Note: Valve lash is measured between the rocker arm and the valve bridge. All measurements and adjustments must be made with the engine stopped and…

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C15 and C18 – Compression – Test

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

An engine that runs roughly can have a leak at the valves. An engine that runs roughly can also have valves that need an adjustment.…

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C15 and C18 – Gear Group (Front) – Time

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Static Check of the Timing Gear Position Illustration 1 g01106267 Front gear group (1) Timing marks (2) Camshaft gear (3) Adjustable idler gear (4) Idler…

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C15 and C18 – Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

The No. 1 piston at top center (TC) on the compression stroke is the starting point of all timing procedures. Note: Some engines have two…

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C15 and C18 – Basic Engine

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by sam

Cylinder Block Assembly Passages supply the lubrication for the crankshaft bearings and the piston crowns. These passages are drilled passages in the oil manifolds. Cooling…

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C15 and C18 – Exhaust Cooler (NRS) – Remove and Install

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Removal Procedure Drain the coolant. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling System Coolant (ELC) – Change” for the correct draining and filling procedures. Illustration…

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C15 and C18 – Exhaust Combustion Manifold (ARD) – Remove and Install

Posted on May 12, 2020 by sam

Removal Procedure Start By: Remove the hydraulic manifold that controls the combustion air valve. Illustration 1 g01880583 Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the…

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