Joe Schmitt Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I`m looking for the procedure for adjusting the valves on my E6-350 4v. It started missing ever so slightly at about the same time the engine brake started to get punky . I pulled off the valve covers and the brake solinoids are working. I think I found my trouble as most of the valve lash seem to be tight. I need to know which timming pointer to use : and if I can set 6 valve adjustments on TDC; Then roll the motor 1 turn and set the remaining 6 ? I`m used to working on IH farm tractors : sorry . I don`t know anyone with a manual for this engine. I know where I can get a manual for a E6 2V : are they set the same? Any help would be appreciated. I`m new to this site, but it seems like a great site with a great bunch of guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You have to do it in fireing order,bring no 1 to TDC on the compression stroke and adjust boath valves,turn the engine in the normal rotation to bring the next cylinder in fireing order to TDC and adjust it's valves, keep going till your done.Just make sure your on the compression stroke, if your not sure crack the no 1 line at the pump and look for a squirt of fuel as you bring the no 1 to TDC. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I`m looking for the procedure for adjusting the valves on my E6-350 4v. It started missing ever so slightly at about the same time the engine brake started to get punky . I pulled off the valve covers and the brake solinoids are working. I think I found my trouble as most of the valve lash seem to be tight. I need to know which timming pointer to use : and if I can set 6 valve adjustments on TDC; Then roll the motor 1 turn and set the remaining 6 ? I`m used to working on IH farm tractors : sorry . I don`t know anyone with a manual for this engine. I know where I can get a manual for a E6 2V : are they set the same? Any help would be appreciated. I`m new to this site, but it seems like a great site with a great bunch of guys.As posted set valves as stated on tc 1 0r six check for over lap on one or the other if you have over lap on 6 set 1 over lap on one set six!and move thru the firing order using the top most pointer on the front! 16 thou intake 24thou on exhast!good luck with it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Schmitt Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 What about the bridge adjustment ? Do ya set em so you just start to fell it rise as on other engines? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 What about the bridge adjustment ? Do ya set em so you just start to fell it rise as on other engines?Yeah mate thats the go, just wind the adjuster screw down until it touches and continue a further 60 degrees(1 flat) and lock the nut up at that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Schmitt Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thanks Skip I appreciate the confirmation on that . I did find a service manual so I should be ok now. It sure is nice to have a site to find good info . Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudslut28 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Dont forget to check jake springs...a broken one will cause a miss... This is something to look at since you said the jake started at the same time as the miss. Jake is real easy to adjust. Not a big prob with Macks but its fairly common with Cummins. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Schmitt Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I have A Dynatard engine brake on my engine. Solinoids work fine and orings are good. Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3386-valve-adjustment-on-e6-350-4v/#findComment-16895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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