Figure 7-30
c. Install Rocker Arm Covers.
The camshaf t
lobes (cams) for cylinder No. 1R must be down
towards crankshaft, so valve rocker arm roller s
are on base circle of camshaft as shown in figures
7-27 and 7-28 before installing rocker arm cover.
The identification number stamped on rocke r
arm cover must match the number stamped o n
cylinder assembly (fig. 5-105). Rocker ar m
covers must always be installed on their mating
cylinder assemblies .
Note.
For instructional purposes. installation
of rocker arm cover for cylinder No. 1R is used.
Remaining covers are installed in the sam e
manner .
(1) Remove protective cover from fue l
injector nozzle and holder opening in cylinde r
assembly. Apply a light film of sealing com -
pound (MIL-C-10523 Ord.) to valve rocker ar m
cover and install cover. Refer to figure 5-109 and
torque tighten four bolts to 275 to 325 pound -
inches. Refer to figure 5-108 and torque tighten
all bolts and cap screws to 100 pound-inches .
(2) Set valve clearance of No. 1R intak e
valve to 0.010-inch using thickness gage blade -
(3) Set valve clearance of No. 1R exhaus t
valve to 0.025-inch using thickness gage blade -
(4) Rotate crankshaft as necessary t o
position camshaft lobes (cams) in downwar d
position (figs .
7-27 and 7-28) as each of th e
remaining valve rocker arm covers are installed .
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