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d.delano 02-26-2005 12:35 PM
valve adjustment diagram
 
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I don't know if this would help anyone else, but I produced this diagram to help me with valve adjustments. Print this out and check off the valves as you go.

rg2098 02-26-2005 01:01 PM
Excellent diagram, completely idiot proof if you ask me. I saved it on my computer for use with my next adjustment.

P.E.Haiges 02-26-2005 01:10 PM
D.Delano,

I have something similar to your diagram drawn on my garage wall I use when I'm adjusting the valves.

P E H

leathermang 02-26-2005 01:48 PM
If you will take one more step it will be foolproof...
Get the single feeler guages the correct metric thickness.... and put red on back end of the one for exhaust...and put a dot of red paint on the engine above each exhaust valve....

Jimmy Joe 03-08-2005 03:10 AM
Hey, what engine are these clearances for?

Jimmy Joe 03-08-2005 04:48 AM
skinnerbox says the 617 is supposed to be:
.10 +.30 cold, .15 + .35 hot :confused:

Gurkha 03-08-2005 09:03 AM
Excellent, was looking for something like this, thanks a lot.

Old300D 03-08-2005 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy Joe
Hey, what engine are these clearances for?
Those clearances are for a 617.952 (turbo) COLD.

85drtysthbenz 03-08-2005 10:35 PM
hmm...im not positive i have a 617.952, maybe its a .951...but in a 85 300SD, i was told to set the valves at 0.006 and 0.016 on a cold engine

Eskimo 03-09-2005 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by leathermang
If you will take one more step it will be foolproof...
Get the single feeler guages the correct metric thickness.... and put red on back end of the one for exhaust...and put a dot of red paint on the engine above each exhaust valve....
I haven't color coded them, but I did find it convenient to buy the two thicknesses required as individual pieces of feeler stock. $2.30 for the .10mm, $1.60 for the .35mm (each one 1/2" x 12") from MSC.

JimmyL 03-09-2005 12:43 AM
You need to post a pic with the clearances for us normally aspirated guys. 617.912
I'm so forgetful I would print it out and USE it.

d.delano 03-09-2005 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by eskimo
I haven't color coded them, but I did find it convenient to buy the two thicknesses required as individual pieces of feeler stock. $2.30 for the .10mm, $1.60 for the .35mm (each one 1/2" x 12") from MSC.
I just bought the MB feelers from Phil, plus two handles.

d.delano 03-09-2005 02:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 85drtysthbenz
hmm...im not positive i have a 617.952, maybe its a .951...but in a 85 300SD, i was told to set the valves at 0.006 and 0.016 on a cold engine
I think we have the same engine. I am using the valve clearance values from the FSM.

RayG 03-09-2005 05:05 PM
valve lash clearances
 
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hmm...im not positive i have a 617.952, maybe its a .951...but in a 85 300SD, i was told to set the valves at 0.006 and 0.016 on a cold engine
I was told the same thing by a mechanic who is very experienced with MB diesels. It's the wear-into-tune philosophy.


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