TM-9-2815-224-34-P

ENGINE, DIESEL:8-CYLINDER TURBOCHARGED, DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION MODEL 8V92TA

DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENACE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

JANUARY 1988

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TM 9-2815-224-34&P

Engine Tune-Up Instructions (Cont)

a. Adjustment.

CAUTION

To prevent engine damage make sure exhaust valves are closed and injector

follower is fully depressed.

(1)

Insert 0.059-in. feeler gage between slave piston foot (1) and exhaust valve bridge (2).

(2) Loosen locknut (3) and turn adjusting screw (4) until a slight drag is felt on feeler gage.

(3)

Check both feet of slave piston (5).

(4)

Hold adjusting screw (4). Tighten locknut (3) to 15 to 18 lb-ft (20 to 24 N.m) and recheck

clearance.

b. Follow-on Maintenance.

(1)

Install valve rocker cover (TM 9-2320-279-20).

(2)

Start engine and operate for 10 minutes (TM 9-2320-279-10).

(3)

Turn on engine brake switch (TM 9-2320-279-10).

(4)

Open throttle to full engine speed and release.

(5)

Check brake operation while engine is returning to idle.

(6)

Repeat full-throttle and release procedure six to eight times to bleed air from engine brake

system.

(7)

Turn off engine (TM 9-2320-279- 10).

(8)

Adjust fuel injector timing (para 19-4).

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