
RENR5622 63
Troubleshooting Section
5. Check the fuel pressure after the fuel filter
while the engin
e is being cranked. Refer to
the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting
manual for the correct pressure values. If the
fuel pressure
is low, replace the fuel filters. If
the fuel pressure is still low, check the following
items: fuel transfer pump, fuel transfer pump
coupling, an
d fuel pressure regulating valve. Refer
to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting for
more information.
Air inlet Restrictions
Inspect the e
ngine air cleaner. Replace plugged air
filters and/or clean the filters. Check the air inlet
systems for restrictions and for leaks.
Exhaust Restrictions
Check the ex
haust systems for restrictions and for
leaks.
Accessory E
quipment
Check attached accessory equipment. Ensure that
the accesso
ry equipment is not lugging down the
engine.
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Too Much Valve Lash
SMCS Code: 1000-038; 1901-038
Probable Causes
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Rocker arm
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Not enough lubrication
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Worn rocker arm
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Worn bridges for valves
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Worn pushrods
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Worn valve lifters
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Worn camshaft
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Worn valve stem
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Incorrect valve lash
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Loose retaining bolt(s) for rocker shaft
•
Worn valve springs
•
Valve seats
Recommended Ac
tions
Rocker Arm
Check for proper installation of the rocker arm
adjustment screw locknut. If the rocker arm
adjustment sc
rew locknut is loose, adjust the valve
lash.
Check the rock
er arms for signs of wear. If there is
too much wear, install new parts or rocker arms.
Adjust the valve lash.
Not Enough Lu brication
Check the lub
rication in the valve compartment.
Check for sufficient lubrication between the injector
tappet and the rocker arm buttons.
Worn Bridges for Va lves
Check the bri
dges for signs of wear. Adjust the
bridges and/or replace the bridges. If there is too
much wear, install new parts. Adjust the valve lash.
Worn Pushrods
Inspect the
pushrods for signs of wear. If there is too
much wear, install new pushrods. Adjust the valve
lash.
Worn Valve Lifters
Clean the va
lve train. Install new valve lifters.
Worn Camshaft
Check the camshaft for wear.
Worn Valve S
tem
Check the valve stem for signs of wear. Check for
free movem
ent of valves. Check for a bent valve
stem. Adjust the valve lash.
Loose Reta
ining Bolt(s) fo r R ocker Shaft
Repair the retaining bolt for the rocker shaft and/or
replace th
e retaining bolt.
Worn Valve Springs
Check the valve springs for damage or for signs of
wear. If there is too much wear, install new springs.
Adjust th
e valve lash.