How do you adjust the valves on a 3208 Cat?

3208 – Valve Lash Setting

Remove the valve covers.
Turn the crankshaft Counterclockwise (as seen from rear of engine) until No.
Make adjustment to the valves for No.
After the adjustment is complete, hold adjustment screw (1) and tighten locknut (2) to 32 ± 7 N·m (24 ± 5 lb ft).

Is Cat 3208 a good engine?

3208 was always reliable there and it sipped fuel. I forget the rpms it ran at but it was turning pretty good. It put a load on it every time we started another electric motor, a 120kw, but it belched a little smoke lowered its tone and ran with it. I don’t think I ever turned a wrench on it.

How do you adjust valves on a c15?

Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then, turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve bridge. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight drag is felt on the feeler gauge.

What is an overhead adjustment?

The overhead adjustment is setting the clearance between the rocker arms and the valve cross heads. As the valve and valve seat wear it allows the valve springs to pull. the valves up further as it shuts the valve which over time reduces the clearance between the rocker arm and cross head.

How often should valves be adjusted?

On pre-2006 models, they recommend a valve adjustment at 110,000 miles. And for newer ones, they recommend just listening for noise and adjusting when necessary.

What replaced the CAT 3208?

C7.1
The C7. 1 is an ideal replacement for a Cat 3208 engine. If you repower the 3208 at 435 bhp @ 2800 RPM with the C7. 1 500 bhp @ 2900 RPM, you can achieve 15% more power with 18% lower weight.

How to adjust the valve lash on a Caterpillar engine?

1. Remove the valve covers. 2. Turn the crankshaft Counterclockwise (as seen from rear of engine) until No. 1 piston is at top center on the compression stroke. The TC-1 mark on the damper assembly will be in alignment with the timing pointer. (1) Adjustment screw. (2) Locknut.

How do you adjust a C7 engine valve?

Loosen the adjustment locknut. Place the appropriate feeler gauge between rocker arm and the valve bridge. Then, turn the adjustment screw in a clockwise direction. Slide the feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve bridge. Continue turning the adjustment screw until a slight drag is felt on the feeler gauge.

Can a valve be adjusted while the engine is stopped?

All of the clearance measurements and the adjustments must be made with the engine stopped. The valves must be fully closed. An adjustment is not necessary if the measurement of the valve lash is in the acceptable range. Adjust the valve lash while the engine is stopped.