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takes for the pointer to travel from the “Start Timing” to the “Stop Timing” marks of the tester (Fig. 17).

6. A valve lifter that is satisfactory must take at least
10 seconds, but not more than 100 seconds, to leak down.

7. If the valve lifter is not within these times disas-semble the lifter and clean and inspect it as explained on page 35. Assemble the lifter and test the lifter again. If it does not meet specifications, replace it with a new lifter. Always test anew lifter before installing it in the engine.

8. Remove the fluid from the cup and bleed the fluid from the lifter by depressing the plunger up and down (Fig. 16). This step will aid in depressing the lifter plungers when checking the valve clearance.

ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS


Generator belt tension

The correct belt tension; and its equivalent in belt movement, is given In the Data Section under “Cooling System”.

To adjust the tension, slacken the, generator mounting and link fixing bolts. Move the generator enough to obtain the correct belt tension and re-tighten the fixing bolts.

Re-check the belt tension after running the engine.


Oil filter—To renew (See Fig. 18)

While the engine is running, lubricating oil is fed under _ pressure through a full-flow oil filter to all the moving parts.

THE FILTER MUST BE RENEWED AT THE SPECIFIED MILEAGE given in the Owners Handbook.

To renew the filter unit, unscrew the union nut (1) from the adaptor bolt (2). Support the pipe away from the top of the filter; there is no necessity to remove the lower end of the pipe from the engine adaptor.

Unscrew the adaptor bolt (2) with its fibre washer (3) and lift off the adaptor (4). Support the adaptor with the pipe still attached.








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