Trainer/Supervisor - worksheet

Engine timing mechanism

The purpose of this exercise is to get familiar with the diesel engine timing mechanism. In
this exercise you will get familiar with main components and where they are located.
After going through the theory session and performing this exercise; you will be able to
identify the timing mechanism and perform service tasks.

Time required: 160 min

Preparations: 10 min
Reset time: 5 min

Preparations
 Tools for measuring the timing gear backlash
 Tools to install the rocker arm shaft
 Tools for adjusting the valves

Bold text is only for the trainer. See example below;

1. Fill in the name of the components below:

1 ___Timing gear plate_________________

2 ___Crankshaft gear__________________
3 ___Idler gear, double_________________
4 ___Drive gear, power take-off__________
5 ___Idler gear, adjustable______________

700043 – Diesel Engine Fundamentals Engine timing mechanism

6 ___Camshaft gear____________________
7 ___Drive gear, air compressor__________
8 ___Drive gear, servo pump and fuel pump_
9 ___Idler gear, servo pump and fuel pump__
10 ___Drive gear, lubricating oil pump_______
11 ___Sensor wheel_____________________

2. Open the service information of your training engine.

Which is the correct torque values for the following components in the timing gear
system:

- Double idler gear, screw:

Step 1________Nm or angular 25 ±3 Nm

Step 2________Nm or angular 110 ±5°

- Timing gear plate, screw __________Nm 28 ±4 Nm

3. Measure the backlash between the camshaft and the idler gear.

4. Continue with the installation of the rocker arm shaft and injectors

5. Adjust the valves

700043 – Diesel Engine Fundamentals Engine timing mechanism