How To Perform A C15 Overhead Valve Adjust. CAT Complete Overhead And Valve Adjustment.

[@johnnyohness]

Being highly informed on a subject is one thing...but being able to relay that information in a fashion the average layman can understand is a HUGE other thing. You have both and that makes you a master at teaching. What a rare gift. I don't nor ever have had a diesel engine, but have always had a deep curiosity about them. You are a great instructor.

[@AdeptApe]

+johnnyohness Thank you, I'm surprised how many people that don't own these engines watch videos about them. Thanks for watching them.

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[@jerrypeters4627]

Thanks, gave me the confidence to do the adjustment on my NXS. Please keep making these great videos.

[@AdeptApe]

Thanks Jerry, really appreciate. You can always email me at [e-mail] as well. Have a great day.

[@prevost8686]

I don’t even own a Cat. I own a Series 60 but I do appreciate the time & effort that goes into making these videos. Thanks again.

[@carlosnorris352]

Think of a Detroit on steroids. That’s a cat.

[@wakeup6910]

One important point you forgot to mention is "cold settings", meaning run the overhead when the engine is completely cool, room temperature, not after you ran all day and want to get it done so you can have the weekend off,, you know what I mean,, Thanks for all the great videos, people would save a lot of money by subscribing to your channel, and if a tool cost a hundred dollars just buy it,, you'll pay more than that to pay somebody to do the job and you have the tool forever, that's a no-brainer to me Thanks again, you saved me thousands with all the information you give out

[@arthurcitron9774]

Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸

[@jcjc2593]

I did the overhead adjust on my 3406E thanks to this video... You are awesome I watch every single video u post... Here in Costa Rica is too expensive and hard to find good CAT mechanics...

[@terrystark2433]

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[@geraldalforte1154]

I Armando Rabino Academia student I focus to watch video to adjust a Valve clearance, and Injectors very quick and carefully. This time another more income in my knowledge and additional my per sonal, experience in this day. Thank you.

[@johnwood7650]

Hey Josh, thanks for all the info. I just had my overhead run by a mechanic. I trust him, but there is a slight vibration now. I think im going to run it myself. I have less experience but I care more. This video is very thorough and I feel confident. Thanks again.

[@carloscuevas7228]

Your knowledge and dedication to great instruction is highly appreciated, I have never encountered another master mechanic with your ability to teach. Thank you 👍🏻

[@apesresolvevideos]

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[@paulbaker2546]

Wow. This is the best. Made it so even a newbie can figure it out.

[@Pavestar1]

Dude, thank you so very much. You are a true blessing from the creator of heaven and earth. I have little to no experience in working on diesel engines except for oil changes and filter changes and I just did exactly as your video said to do the whole overhead adjustment along with a new injector, thank you so very much. I pray that YAHUAH God blessed your life with much abundance

[@frankdaiii6403]

About to install a new head on a MXS C15. I have the CAT Service Manual, but you are the "CAT Man" in my book and it's great to have you as a resource! Thanks a ton for your channel! (and thanks for the IVA info at the end there)

[@AdeptApe]

Glad you like the videos and information.

[@railfan8895]

I loved doing ‘06E/C15 tune ups for side work. So quick and easy. 30-45 minutes of work, $150 cash in the pocket.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome vid, I don't work on diesels just run them. Nice to get a better understanding on how they work. Cheers

[@AdeptApe]

+STEVE ROB Thank you very much.

[@Billy-f2f]

As a mechanic knowing how something works is the key. Steve you might have mechanic in your blood lol .

[@SteveRobReviews]

Billy Adams Haha well I have a good understanding of gas engines but diesel has always interested me , I have 3 diesels and they never break. My farm tractor might break down one day and I like to have a clue what I'm doing. 30 years at GM building trucks just don't cut it. LOL

[@galinatsozik6629]

Thank's for your job, you make for many people life easier.

[@charleshawks9424]

Great video! I performed my overhead last weekend. Big improvement in performance, it had been a while.

[@B.K.Wright]

I’m doing mine this weekend. It’ll be a first time for me.

[@titoash6418]

Had to do this today at school and ur video helped alot thank u 💪🏾

[@eg3928]

Just bought my first truck, Pete with a 6nz, two weeks later had an injector go. I've got a good bit of mechanical knowledge but your videos helped me keep the truck on the road. Appreciate you sharing the specs and procedures!

[@AdeptApe]

+Edward Gorsegner Glad the videos helped. Thanks for watching.

[@brianbalubal6459]

Thank you for your Good Information im really appreciated to teach our mechanics im watching from Saudi Arabia and God Bless you

[@laynenewswanger1310]

To a mechanically inclined person like myself, this video was way over explained 😂 but you did a great job of explaining it to a first time mechanic 👍👏👏

[@aguiamiour9651]

one of the best tutorials

[@AdeptApe]

+Agui Amiour Thank you.

[@tonyaharp2481]

I really appreciate it. and I'll definitely B messaging you again with the results thanks again!

[@dieselman8845]

Thank you for the video, as a fellow cat employee this really helped me out!

[@mohamedlaminedoumbouya7936]

Good demonstration. Thanks you for your presentation

[@mechfly8960]

thanks for your great teaching of this technical work,i did my overhead on my 3406e thanks to you.

[@AdeptApe]

+Filemon Nunez Thanks for watching.

[@kellykolnes1954]

Good video, my pinning hole was wobbled out, I asked a few guys about that and they figured someone started it with the pinning tool or bolt in it after the adjusted it, so I took the timing cover off because it could be off a tooth on either side, I always get the fun ones lol

[@AdeptApe]

That sucks, we had an apprentice so that a couple weeks ago. Luckily the bolt didn't break, it bent the pinning bolt into an S shape, but it came out with no damage to the engine.

[@kellykolnes1954]

@@AdeptApe talk about getting lucky ! Oh the crazy things a guy runs into working on cars to trucks to heavy equipment. Things that make you go grrrr.

[@geraldalforte1154]

I Armando Rabino Automotive Mechanic Student of TESDA I focus to watch the video. How to adjust valve clearance and Injectors clearance. I personal watch A video very carefully. My additional personal experience in in this day.

[@jonathanchacon6709]

I did the overhead on my truck 3406e 1lw by my own by watching your video... it went good I think... it was a year ago

[@richardlycawolph4628]

very informative, thank you, I appreciate the information greatly,

[@2010panel]

Great job on all your posts

[@dhillonsavee]

Hats off , I watched the video and read comments, and found answer to my problem.. c-15 mxs oil pressure runs from 40 psi to 60 psi depending on RPM 1200 = 40 psi 190degree temp each 100 rpm increase 5 psi in oil pressure It's Kenworth 06. I need oil pump or something else , i ask CAT dealer at last service they said CAT has no set oil PSI could be anywhere 40 to 80 psi but when i found concept u showed main bearings then question is why my oil psi is changing according to RPMs and engine temp , NO Contamination oil sample is good.. please advise

[@gabbywan5487]

Its verry good explaination i really like it..

[@sokolitonii]

thank you for these great videos started following you . i have a freightliner century. c15 mxs. 13 speed school me on why should we do this? also i have a cat shop in brownstown michigan. right where i park my truck and i been wanting to give them a shout. i have 840,000 miles. owned it since low 600,000 miles. replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat replaced. wear n tear items like shocks, tires brakes.

[@joellagpacan9340]

Another great video. I ve been waiting on this topic too. I did my overhead adjustments on my 2WS but it seems to have been running rough lately. I ll follow your technique in doing the overhead this time. Thanks again for your videos and will contribute to you making more videos.

[@AdeptApe]

Thanks for the comment. A 2WS should be very similar as the engine in this video. Hope you have success. Inspect your camshaft too while you have the valve covers off if you have a rough running engine.

[@Alex0992]

@@AdeptApe How often should this be done?

[@joeyduffield2684]

@@Alex0992 I was told that a valve set should be done at least every 1200 engine hours My company truck is a 6nz c15

[@spoolinsvt6489]

@@AdeptApe Hey Adept. I am here in Washington somewhat close to you. I have a 06 379 with the compound turbo set up c15. Boost has been low 30-32 and today wouldnt get over 25 psi. It is suppose to be set to a 550hp. My father has had the truck for 9 years now and the overhead has not been done. Can that be causing these issues?

[@elmaestroramirez7106]

What a great video!!

[@EricWrenchMotors]

I have injector height tool, but find it more accurate to put injector at full downward plunge then adjust injector needle to bottom out and back off 3/4 turn, on detroit 60. I do this because I'm concerned about differences in the block and compression of the bottom graphite gasket carbon sealer, and injectors

[@rafmarine7582]

Thank you very much sir ape for your information.. About overhead adjustment.... God blezz to your family...

[@GearsMcCoy]

Thanks for a Great Video!., In my case I am looking at a 300,000 mile overhead re-set to be done after a engine rebuild., but is't there a inspection done on all the overhead springs before starting the task of performing the overhead?., Also in my case I have weak jakes on my MBN C-15 and frankly not sure if it's an adjustment issue or a broken jake spring?.,

[@hectorlopez2450]

really nice video real good info i was scrolling thru videos and adept ape came out and so far im really liking your content real good videos i was wondering if you had one where you show how to set the back lash on the cam timing gear and the idler gear? thanks hope to hear back from you

[@AdeptApe]

+Hector Lopez It will be getting made, most likely on the next C15 rebuild.

[@heathzerger7746]

I found the injector height tool and the turning tool on Amazon. 24 bucks and it came with both tools

[@badbob666]

I had a friend of mine make me a barring tool for turning the flywheel it works quite well, and all it cost me was the steel.

[@rohanmkshaw5882]

Thank you very much for this video im learning alot from u keep up the good work thamks again

[@chrisbelcher5320]

Awesome video, great info if someone knows what there looking for!

[@jerryortega9400]

How you doing my friend just want to say my hats off to you you're pretty intelligent man just wondering if you can tell me how I can check if my valve didn't drop cuz it's too jam nuts came loose the guy who ran the rack on my truck pretty much did it on purpose so I just want to know how to check the valve so I can put the valve bridge on it broke the jam on the valve bridge I would appreciate it thank you sir have a wonderful day

[@Maxim22vition]

A lot of great videos you have! This one is not an exception. I own an 05'KW acert C-15 engine & I never did a valve adjustment on mine. It has almost one million miles on it. One of the reasons I didn't do it because it's hard to find a great cat mechanic. Where is your truck shop located at? I would like so much to have you look at my engine & help me keep it alive for as much as possible. Thank you much!

[@AdeptApe]

+Max V I don't disclose where I work at I'm sorry. I am on the West Coast though so maybe you'll find me on accident.

[@Maxim22vition]

We are all good! No problem.

[@billshewmake9660]

@@AdeptApe you wouldn't happen to have a used injector/Jake harness and a couple of the retainers n bolts for solenoids for a 1999 3406e 2ws engine by chance? If so maybe a driver could by it fairly respectable

[@javierdomenech8221]

Great video I'm rebuilding the head of my 2010 Volvo d11 maybe you could help I need the cam torque specs my other is on the cam balancer it won't let me adjusted to gap 10 with a filler gauge thanks

[@Rundown74]

Thanks for the much needed information

[@AdeptApe]

+Fred Fabian You are welcome sir.

[@dhillonsavee]

Thanks for your reply , yes I meant by overhead adjustments I just got is done at toromount Cat and I doubt they did not took 3rd cover out did not open the screws for one under breather air hose close to firewall., I am sure for that and if it had to open and i am going to talk with them, why

[@shermuhammed5564]

Thank you for the explanation on this. I'd also like to have the same information on a 4 cylinder if possible

[@realslowtunes]

Thanks Legend!

[@timmy6497]

I watch this video several times trying to understand the injector height,, looking down from the top is the flange of the injector below the tool or above the tool

[@davidlammers2854]

Man need more info on 3406 B. Overhead an complete overhaul including TDC.

[@arnypalmys8408]

Amazing video. Keep an coming

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Wow on the teaching

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[@CarlosDominguez-ti4to]

Video instructivo thanks

[@TARANS012]

What about adjusting on SDP engines ?

[@jshakeel7353]

Great knowledge give us by you boss more thankful ur every word

[@MisTaKeN8272]

I have a 92 3406c Peep engine. I would find it quite informative if you would include this engine in one of your videos. I find all your videos very informative. Thanks

[@mojo2131]

Great job.

[@MrJonesproduction]

how long it takes for a service to do this? and can u adjust the strongness of the engine brake? thx

[@gilberto797]

Great videos best on youtube

[@2010panel]

Great thanks I was concerned about the wiring for the throttle,cruise dash panel etc. I plan of finding a used rv one

[@AdeptApe]

+2010panel The wiring for all the RV inputs run into your P1 connector going to the ECM, so it should connect right to the ECM. Some parameters might have to be programmed, but the wiring shouldn't change.

[@charlesjames7935]

Awesome video.

[@AdeptApe]

+Charles James Thank you.

[@valentincruz4702]

Nice video my friend, God blessed you very much

[@tristenfraser5119]

What is it you mean by the bottom ledge of the tool?

[@MegaRexxTrucks]

Good job on the video...

[@jorgbrocker8]

thanks. Can you please give me some advise with a 3508 B-DITA-SCAC (760KW) regarding valve and injector adjustment which one I can adjust after pin the engine in TDC Cyl.1 and after pin when turning 360 degrees Cyl.8? Best regards and thanks in advance for your support.

[@jenarojauregui497]

What is the length of the injector height tool I purchased one however you have to put it together and put the stop bolt on it but now I don't know what the height is because it's adjustable

[@keithatwood5648]

I was wondering that also

[@keithatwood5648]

It looks like 78+/- 2mm

[@luisvazquez5430]

Hi can you have any video adjust engine brake on 13

[@arianitiseni2228]

I have a C15 acert. I changed fuel injector one and two. I was wondering after you change the fuel injector can Is it necessary to run an overhead valve adjust? If yes, can i adjust just the ones i worked on?

[@AdeptApe]

+Arianit Iseni It is a good idea to adjust the valves if you remove the rocker arms because the clearances probably changed by removing and reinstalling them. You don't have to do it, but it is a good idea. You can also do just the ones you removed, since you did cylinders one and two, you could just do those adjustments.

[@arianitiseni2228]

What's the torque for the rocker arms?

[@AdeptApe]

+Arianit Iseni I torque them to 75' lbs

[@jaimegarcia4435]

Yes and thanks for the help.I'm struggling to remove that base cause of the Iva's housing it's completely loose oil bridges and oil supply line just can't pull it out and I don't want to remove Iva's housing because I read some where I can loose the rods on the iva's falling into the engine.any advice?

[@AdeptApe]

+Jaime Garcia Well if you have the oil line and bridges off it should come off. Maybe a dumb question, but have you disconnected the injector wiring from the injectors? The IVA housings are fairly easy to remove, there are no little rods in the housings just a bolt and six nuts. They may be referring to the solenoid Torx bolts, but you don't have to remove them to get the housings off. Maybe just pull the housing off for cylinders 1&2 to make it clear. Wish I was there to help out.

[@winhtut7526]

Thank so much sir

[@AmanuelChala]

I had my jack leaking oil up ward so is that repaired or I have to change newer? Please reply. Thanks for your all Best video's

[@phungdoan2747]

I am running a fishing boat which is having an 3412 CATERPILLAR. It’s been smoking heavily, and now it’s got some oily in the day tank, which mean oil is getting into water system . Can you tell what is the problem and what is cause it smoking and what is cause oily in the water system please.

[@toddgish]

Adept Ape, on a C15 with VVA’s, going to make a timing pin. Is it a 5/16” bolt or 3/8” bolt and how long? See where some say the longer bolt from the barring tool plate is used. Do I need to cut the threads off as well? Thanks

[@jeffreyrobb573]

Would a C15 acert BXS use the same injector height tool?

[@muhammadmoosa7466]

Hi I'm very thankful tobu for such awesome video. U r doing a great for newcomers like me

[@dalejrfan820002000]

I just did a head installation and set my valve lass. I can't get the Jake's to work? It's a AVI .

[@benpoirier6145]

I have a bxs that keeps sending the low oil pressure code I have replaced the iva and the updated plug for solenoid but still the same. Any more ideas. I dont see any leaks while engine is running and valve covers are off

[@bill5356]

Can you set injector hight with out tool

[@pedroalfonso3081]

Thank you very much very practical for me that video I need to know the bolts torque to valve cover base for C15 MXS

[@johnholtz2172]

You sir make very helpful videos, thank you! Recently became an owner/operator of a ....shall we say lemon?!?! I have worked through a lot of it but it does need an overhead run. Is this info the same for the C 16?

[@bjawolf12]

looking for the torque specs on the rocker arm bolts and studs?

[@kellykolnes1954]

I'm confused on the injector high tool. Under and over ? It looked like the tool was in-between the top and bottom

[@justinposton9942]

Great info here. As a Diesel tech my self, one real good serious question. How do find TDC with an Allison transmission bolted to the engine? the flex plate nor the Torque converter ring have any drillings or markings for your timing pin like in a flywheel for an Eaton transmission. Cat SIS Web all says to basically do what you did BUT no extra info for Automatic transmissions.

[@huemungus7297]

remove the peanut cover look for the timing mark.

[@MegaRexxTrucks]

He showed you in the video to remove the peanut cover, and rotate the cam, look for the mark as shown in the video

[@jesusbenitez1545]

Tanks for the info... your the best

[@jamesevans3188]

Thank you for the video. It was very clear. I appreciate it.

[@mrfree3972]

Hello, fantastic instruction! I have a q in regards to jake adj. I am in he process of an inframe on my 3406E 5ek. I have a factory manual and read the adj for 340A jake. The manual mentions the same adj you post but then mentions tightening the adjuster another full turn to bleed oil?? Then backing off to reset the adjuster? What type of paint stick are you using for your "torque stripe"? Thank you!!

[@AdeptApe]

+Matthew Frederick You can bleed the fluid by going past the initial setting. You basically just go past to purge the oil then set it to the specification. The paint pen is a Brite-Mark and they make them in a ton of different colors.

[@frankiedelgado3863]

Good Morning . My name is Frankie. I am new to the channel. I have to mount the head gaskets of a C15. I must put him. Head gasket Shellac. What do you think?

[@ansarimohammad5700]

Please prepare C32 cylinder head removal and installation

[@aaronburrows44]

Hey so I just installed a camshaft on a c-15 6nz … just wondering when I install my rocker shafts and injectors and set the clearances do I set it for compression stroke on #1 when my camshaft gear is lined up with the timing mark ??

[@asarheru2449]

How often should this be done? Some people say don’t do it unless your fuel mileage is dropping. Others say every 100k miles. What’s your opinion and or what does CAT recommend and do you agree with their recommendation?

[@dhillonsavee]

Hi, Thanks for being there.. question at tune up mechanic at cat have to open all three covers from head and second Why oil pressure drops from 55psi to 40or less on hills temp 200 degree...

[@AdeptApe]

+Satveer Dhillon Depends what you mean by tune up, if he was running an overhead adjustment, then he had to get to all the rocker arms and valves so that is why the valve covers had to be removed.

[@AdeptApe]

+Satveer Dhillon The oil pressure dropping on hills is a little odd though, is the oil or coolant temperature much higher while pulling the hill?

[@dhillonsavee]

I have recently found that every 100rpm will increase 5 psi like 1250rpm is 40 psi and 190degree 1500rpm is 60psi but as I change gear rpm drops oil pressure drops

[@huemungus7297]

@@dhillonsavee Change oil to 15w40 don't run synthetic oil.

[@jeffreytampus2638]

Tnx you my friend for your video

[@jordanc1910]

I've got a major problem. When I'm at #1 tdc theyre lose on #1 and #6 then I rotate 360 im in the same possition... they're still both lose on #1 and #6

[@604cuinkillah]

This is perfect! Can you do a C-12? Just got my first CAT😎 (Might make a C-16 my next one lol)

[@markpowers7699]

Any significant difference to doing an overhead adjustment on a C13? Our 2006 Country Coach Intrigue motorhome has a C13 w/120,000 miles. Wondering if we should do an overhead?

[@tkalmi09]

Thanks for ur great informational vids

[@linkbits1]

Please the injectors height tool … does it come adjustable for the height……..???!!! … if yes please the height measurements 😅 …. Thank you in advance 🎉❤

[@efrainflores9614]

Can you do a video on replacing air brakes and brake chambers

[@dhillonsavee]

Seriously??????