1984/09/26 Caterpillar


Change To Maintenance Interval For Valve Lash Adjustment

Usage:


3406B Truck Engines

SUPPLEMENT: 02/00/87

TRUCK ENGINE NEWS, SEPTEMBER 26, 1984, PAGE 3, "Change To Interval For Valve Lash Adjustment". Cross out the article and make reference to the new article with the same title in this issue.

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The recommended maintenance interval for the intake and exhaust valve lash adjustment has been changed. The new recommended maintenance interval is as follows:

Check and adjust the intake and exhaust valve lash at the first oil change or 12,500 miles. After that, check and adjust the valve lash every 100,000 miles or once a year.

The new recommendation will help extend the service life of the valve train. The new recommendation is in effect on all new, rebuilt or exchange 3406B Truck Engines (7FB).

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