New Holland LS140 Workshop Manual page 107

6. Remove the spring from one of the valves in No.1
cylinder.
7. Gently tap the end of the valve stem to remove
loose carbon from the valve head.
8. Install a dial indicator, 1, with the pointer resting
on the end of the valve stem, 2.
NOTE: Spill timing may be accomplished with the
cylinder head removed. The procedure is the same
as above except that the dial indicator base is to be
mounted on the block top surface with the indicator
pointer resting on the head of the piston.
9. Install a temporary fuel supply to the injection
pump.
10. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to bring the piston
to top-dead-center on the compression stroke.
11. Set the dial indicator to zero.
12. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until the
dial indicator reads 5.477 mm (0.216"). Be sure
the valve follows the piston down.
13. Open the fuel supply. Fuel should flow from the
No.1 delivery valve holder.
14. Slowly turn the crankshaft clockwise until fuel
flow stops. Observe the dial indicator reading.
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