Overhead Set (OBC)
Overhead Set (OBC)
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General Information
with Mechanically Actuated Injector
The Outer Base Circle Method overhead setting procedure can
be used for fixed time (PT®) and Hydraulic Variable
Timing/STC injectors, regardless of CPl or build date.
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The cylinders are numbered from the front gear cover end of 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
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To determine the right and left bank on the QSK38 and QSK50
engine, stand at the rear of the engine and face the front. t
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When referring to system electronics, a standard cylinder
numbering system has been adopted. This is only used for the
electronic system components on engines with electronically
actuated injectors.
Each cylinder has two rocker levers. When facing the cylinder
head, the rocker lever on the left is the exhaust rocker lever.
The rocker lever on the right is the intake rocker lever.
If the push rods are removed for the service, make sure they
are installed in the same locations.
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Preparatory Steps
with Mechanically Actuated Injector
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Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the
possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the
compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the
possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable
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Adjust
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Valve and injector adjustment marks are in three locations. "
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Valve and injector adjustment marks are on the vibration
damper. The marks must be aligned with the pointer.
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When using the starter covers on the right bank, the marks
on the flywheel that begin with an "A" must be used or the
valves and injectors will not be adjusted correctly, causing
damage to the push rods.
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<8 The starter bore cover must be removed to see the marks.
When using the starter covers on the left bank, the marks
on the flywheel that begin with a "C" must be used or the
valves and injectors will not be adjusted correctly, causing
damage to the push rods.
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<8 The starter bore cover must be removed to see the marks.
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The following is the firing order for ail K38 engines.
• 1R-6L-5R-2L-3R-4L-6R-1 L-2R-5L-4R-3L
Note: Not all K50 engines have the same firing order.
Some engines manufactured after September 1986
have a revised firing order. These engines have decals
on the rocker lever covers and the engine dataplate is
stamped with "REVISED FIRING ORDER".
The following is the standard firing order for all K50 engines
which were manufactured before September 1986.
• 1R-1 L-3R-3L-2R-2L-5R-4L-8R-8L-6R-6L-7R-7L-4R-5L
Two full engine rotations are required to adjust the valves and
injectors on K38 and K50 engines.
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The valve set is represented by"VS". Ignore the "TC" (top
center) marks while setting the valves and injectors. J ~
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The push rods will be close to the same height above the top of
the rocker lever housing on the cylinder ready for valve
adjustment.
Use the correct chart for the engine being serviced or the
parts can be damaged.
If the rocker levers have not been removed, wiggle the valve
rocker levers on the two cylinders in question. The crossheads
and valves on the cylinder where both levers feel loose are
ready to adjust.
Note: For K50 STC and Hydraulic Variable Timing engines, it is important to know if the
engine has the standard firing order or the revised firing order. Do not use the standard
firing order sequence for uprate engines manufactured after September, 1986, that have
the revised firing order. All engines that have the "REVISED FIRING ORDER" have
STC or Hydraulic Variable Timing injectors and are identified as revised on the engine
dataplate. These engines also have decals on the rocker lever covers.
K50 (Outer Base Circle) Revised Firing Order with STC or Hydraulic Variable Timing Valve
and Injector Adjustment Chart
Valves Closed Adjust Valves Adjust Injectors
Valve Set Mark "VS" On Cylinder Number On Cylinder Number On Cylinder Number
(L - Left-Bank) (R- (L - Left-Bank) (R- (L - Left-Bank) (R- (L - Left-Bank) (R-
Right-Bank) Right-Bank) Right-Bank) Right-Bank)
1R-8R VS 1R 1R 6R
K50 (Outer Base Circle) Revised firing Order with STC or Hydraulic Variable Timing Valve
and Injector Adjustment Chart
Valves Closed Adjust Valves Adjust Injectors
1L-8L VS 1L 1L 6L
3R-6RVS 3R 3R 7R
3L-6L VS 3L 3L 7L
2R-7RVS 2R 2R 4R
2L-7L VS 2L 2L 5L
4R-5RVS 5R 5R 1R
4L-5L VS 4L 4L 1L
1R-8RVS 8R 8R 3R
1L-8L VS 8L 8L 3L
3R-6RVS 6R 6R 2R
3L-6L VS 6L 6L 2L
2R-7RVS 7R 7R 5R
2L-7L VS 7L 7L 4L
4R-5RVS 4R 4R 8R
4L-5L VS 5L 5L 8L
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Note: Some engines have guideless crossheads and t?/ k-
do not require adjustment.
Note: Crosshead adjustment must always be made
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Adjust the crossheads on the cylinder that has both valves ~ /;cE,~
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Use the following procedure to adjust both the intake and I~~ Ii" /11'
exhaust crossheads.
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Turn the adjusting screw in until it touches the top of the valve ~~~ ~ :--'<~;:
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must not turn when the lock nut is tightened to its torque value. .~ \' ~I:\ .:1
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Tighten the lock nut. The following torque values are given with
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and without torque wrench adapter (1). Part Number 3163196.
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Valve Adjustment
0.36 mm
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The adjusting screw must not turn when the lock nut is
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Tighten the lock nut to the value indicated below. "'1£ -'>
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Torque Value:
With Adapter 45 n·m [ 33 ft-Ib ] : ( r
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Torque Value:
Without Adapter 60 n-m [ 44 ft-Ib ]
The feeler gauge must slide backward and forward with only a
small amount of drag.
Torque Value:
With Adapter 45 n-m [ 33 ft-Ib ]
Torque Value:
Without Adapter 60 n-m [ 44 ft-Ib ]
If the barring device was used, allow the spring to push the
shaft and clear the ring gear.
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When using the starter covers on the right bank, the marks
on the flywheel that begin with an A must be used or the J
valves will not be adjusted correctly, causing damage to
the engine.
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The A marks must be used if the marks are viewed on the right
bank.
The C marks must be used if the marks are viewed on the left
bank.
When using the starter covers on the left bank, the marks
on the flywheel that begin with a C must be used or the
valves will not be adjusted correctly, causing damage to
the engine.
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The valves are ready to be adjusted on the cylinder that has all
of the valves closed.
Note: When all of the valves are closed, there is some
movement in the rocker levers.
Check the two cylinders shown on the VS mark.
If the rocker levers have not been removed, wiggle the valve
rocker levers on the two cylinders in question. Set the valves on
the cylinder where both levers feel loose.
Select the proper feeler gauge for the valves being set. Use
service tool, Part Number 3163171 (intake) or 3163172
(exhaust).
Make sure the feeler gauge is under the center of the ball-and-
socket, or the socket can rock or tip, resulting in an incorrect
adjustment. Hold the swivel foot flat when checking the lash to
avoid false readings.
Make sure the parts are aligned, and squeeze the oil out of the
valve train by tightening the adjusting screw.
Insert the feeler gauge between the rocker lever socket and the
crosshead.
Torque Value:
With Adapter 48 n-m [ 35 ft-Ib ]
Torque Value:
Without Adapter 60 n-m [ 44 ft-Ib ]
Attempt to insert a feeler gauge that is 0.03-mm [0.001-in]
thicker. The valve lash is not correct if the thicker feeler gauge
will fit.
Make sure parts are aligned, and squeeze the oil out of the
valve and injector train by tightening the adjusting screw.
Insert the feeler gauge between the rocker lever socket and the
crosshead.
Tighten the adjusting screw until the rocker lever touches the
feeler gauge.
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Torque Value:
Without Adapter 60 n-m [ 44 ft-Ib ]
Attempt to insert a feeler gauge that is 0.03-mm [0.001-in]
thicker. The valve lash is not correct if the thicker feeler gauge
will fit.
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The 'I R8R VS mark represents valve set location for cylinder 1
or 8 on the right bank. This mark will be used to set the valves
on engines with electronically actuated injectors. This will allow
all valves to be set in two positions.
Push the shaft in and rotate the barring device until the 1R8R
VS mark on the pulley is aligned with the mark that is cast into
the boss for the accessory drive seal on the front gear cover.
The number of threads visible above the adjusting nut will not
be the same. There will be more threads visible on the intake
adjusting screw than on the exhaust adjusting screw.
If the rocker lever assemblies have been removed, use this step
to determine the cylinder to be set.
The push rods will be the same height above the top of the
rocker lever housing on the valves that should be loose.
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If both number 1 cylinder rocker levers on the right bank are
loose, proceed to the next step. If the number 1 cylinder rocker
levers on the right bank are not loose, rotate the crankshaft 360
degrees and proceed to the next step.
Intake Exhaust
1R (2) 1R (2)
4R (8) 2R (4)
6R (12) 3R (6)
7R (14) 4R (8)
5L (9) 1L (1)
6L (11) 3L (5)
7L (13) 5L (9)
8L (15) 7L (13)
Valve Adjustment
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Exhaust
Valves 0.69 MAX 0.027
(A)
Intake
Valves 0.36 MAX 0.014
(8)
Make certain the feeler gauge is under the center of the ball
and socket or the socket can rock or tip, resulting in an incorrect
adjustment. To avoid false readings, hold the swivel foot to
avoid binding while checking the valve lash.
To set the valves using the feeler gauge method, complete the
following steps:
1. Make sure parts are aligned, and squeeze the oil out of the
valve and injector train by tightening the adjusting screw.
2. Loosen the adjusting screw at least one revolution.
3. Insert the feeler gauge between the rocker lever socket
and the crosshead.
4. Tighten the adjusting screw until the rocker lever touches
the feeler gauge.
Torque Value:
With Adapter 48 n-m [ 35 ft-Ib ]
Torque Value:
Without Adapter 60 n-m [ 44 ft-Ib ]
Attempt to insert a feeler gauge that is 0.03 mm [0.001 in]
thicker than the valve lash specification. The lash is not correct
when the thicker gauge will 'fit.
Repeat the adjustment process until the proper clearance is
obtained.
Use the barring tool to rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees. Use
the previous steps and specifications to set the valve lash on
the following rocker levers:
Intake Exhaust
2R (4) 5R (10)
3R (6) 6R (12)
5R (10) 7R (14)
8R (16) 8R (16)
1L (1) 2L (3)
2L (3) 4L (7)
3L (5) 6L (11)
4L (7) 8L (15)
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Finishing Steps
with Mechanically Actuated Injector
&WARNING&
Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the
possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the
compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the
possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable
first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last. ckeOOwfJ
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