Engine Timing; To Set Accurately Number 1 Piston To Tdc On The Compression Stroke - Perkins 700 Series User Handbook Manual

Section 17

Engine Timing

Operation:

To set accurately number 1 piston to TDC on the compression stroke

Recommended torque:
Engine type Nm
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Service operations:
1. Remove rocker cover ... ... ... ... 12.01
Rotate the crankshaft, clockwise, until the push rod
for the inlet valve of the rear cylinder just tightens. The
piston for number one cylinder will be near to TDC
and the mark on the crankshaft pulley should be near
to the mark on the timing case
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Special notes and tools:
lbf ft kgf m Note: Clockwise / counter-clockwise direction is when seen from the front of
the engine.
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