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7.4L V8 - VIN [N]: Adjustments GMC Pickup C2500

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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Note. Although valve clearance adjustment is not usually required (engine uses hydraulic valve lifters), perform following procedures after servicing valve train.

  1. Rotate engine until No. 1 piston is on TDC of compression stroke. Go next step and adjust specified valves listed in «VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-50023-S13742783362001011600000) table.
  2. Loosen rocker arm adjusting nut until lash is present. Tighten adjusting nut until lash is removed (under this condition, push rod cannot be rotated with fingers). Tighten adjusting nut 3/4 turn.
  3. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees to bring No. 6 piston to TDC of compression stroke. Adjust remaining valves. See «VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-50023-S13742783362001011600000) table.
Piston AT TDCIntakeExhaust
No. 1No. 1, 2, 5 & 7No. 1, 3, 4 & 8
No. 6No. 3, 4, 6 & 8No. 2, 5, 6 & 7

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT