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C15 and C18 – ARD Nozzle Heater (Current) – Test

Posted on October 12, 2020 by sam

1. Verify that the engine is off. Illustration 1 g03099577 (1) ARD combustion head (2) ARD Nozzle Heater Wire Illustration 2 g03099598 Measuring the current…

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C15 and C18 – Charging System – Test

Posted on October 12, 2020 by sam

The condition of charge in the battery at each regular inspection will show if the charging system is operating correctly. An adjustment is necessary when…

C18

C15 and C18 – Vibration Damper – Check

Posted on October 12, 2020 by sam

Illustration 1 g01184533 Typical example Viscous vibration damper (1) Damper (2) Crankshaft pulley (3) Bolts Damage to the vibration damper or failure of the vibration…

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C15 and C18 – Belts – Adjust – If Equipped

Posted on October 12, 2020 by sam

Adjustment Procedure Illustration 1 g02519158 Belt tensioner (1) Adjustment bolt (2) 46 mm (1-13/16 inch) jamming locknut (jam nut) (C) 22 mm (0.87 inch) Use…

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C15 and C18 – Flywheel Housing – Inspect

Posted on May 13, 2020 by sam

Face Runout (Axial Eccentricity) of the Flywheel Housing Illustration 1 g02170084 8T-5096 Dial Indicator If you use any other method except the method that is…

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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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