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Old 06-13-2008, 11:42 PM
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w123 valve adjustment question

Where exactly should the cam be when i adjust the valves onmy 616/617??
I looked online at the tutorial by diesel Giant but i cant see clearly enough to determine.

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Old 06-13-2008, 11:43 PM
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The cam lobe should be pointing up.
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The lobe should be 180 degrees from the rocker arm.
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Old 06-14-2008, 02:49 AM
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Pointing at the oil sprayer tube.
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Inspection and adjustment of valve clearances:
http://www.pauldrayton.com/uploadfiles/merc/Service/W123/w123CD2/Program/Engine/617/05-210.pdf

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