Somewhat OT- 3208 Valve lash adj

Anonymous-0 · Aug 12, 2008

Our hay hauler has a 3208 in her that I think needs the valves set. Anyone have the procedure and willing to share with me? Would be greatly appreciated.

workhorse · Aug 12, 2008

I thought the 3208 had hydraulic lifters.

dieselpaul · Aug 12, 2008

i remember them to be solid lifters. sorry, don't have info, but you might ck crawler site--set engine @ TDC, adjust half, roll 180, adjust rest. but you need manual-info to tell you what ones---

Anonymous-0 · Aug 13, 2008

To obtain the OEM procedure and specs., get the serial and arrangement numbers from your engine and phone a CAT dealer.........they should be able to help you out..........

Although the OEM/CAT method is preferrable, a generic valve set procedure using "running mates" and valve overlap can be employed using the firing order(if known), however a thorough understanding of engine operation is required to perform this method of setting valves...........

If no one here comes up with the OEM procedure or you are are unable to obtain it from a CAT dealer, reply back with the firing order and someone here can walk you through the generic procedure............You'll also need to obtain the cleareance specs. for the actual adjustments...............

HemiMoparMan · Aug 13, 2008

All our 3208 Marine engines call for .020 thsnds. on the intake and exhaust.
They run pretty cold though, 160* thermostats. I
I would call cat to be sure, don't want to give you the wrong info.

Bob · Aug 14, 2008

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