Adjustment of valve clearance for Perkins six-cylinder engine.
Perkins six-cylinder engine is a widely used power equipment with the characteristics of high efficiency, reliability, and durability. However, over time, the engine's valve clearance may change, affecting the engine's performance and life. Therefore, in order to keep the engine in good condition, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearance in time.
Valve clearance refers to the gap between the valve and the valve seat, generally measured in millimeters. The size of the valve clearance has an important influence on the combustion process of the engine and the movement of the valve train. If the valve clearance is too small, it will cause the valve to close loosely and cause air leakageIf the valve clearance is too large, it will affect the intake and exhaust effect of the engine, resulting in a decrease in engine power and an increase in fuel consumption.
Adjusting the valve clearance of a Perkins six-cylinder engine requires certain steps. First of all, you need to find the intake and exhaust valves of the cylinder, which can generally be judged by the color of the valves. The intake valves are usually blue or green, and the exhaust valves are red or yellow. Then, you need to use a valve clearance adjustment tool, such as a feeler gauge, to measure the size of the valve clearance.
In general, the valve clearance of a Perkins six-cylinder engine should be at 02~0.between 3 mm. If the valve clearance needs to be adjusted, a feeler gauge can be used to measure the clearance size, and then the bolts of the valve can be adjusted according to the measurement. If the valve clearance is too large, the bolts can be tightened slightly;If the valve clearance is too small, the bolts can be loosened slightly. During the adjustment process, it is necessary to pay attention to safety and avoid injury.
In addition to adjusting the valve clearance, there are other things that can be done to improve the performance and life of the Perkins six-cylinder engine. For example, wearing parts such as air filters, oil filters, and fuel filters can be regularly inspected and replaced to keep the engine in good condition;Components such as ignition timing, oil supply system and transmission system can be checked and adjusted regularly to ensure the stability and reliability of the engineEngine maintenance and upkeep can be carried out regularly, including oil changes, cleaning engine surfaces and other measures to extend the life of the engine.
In conclusion, adjusting the valve clearance of Perkins six-cylinder engine is one of the important measures to keep the engine in good condition. Valve clearance adjustment through the correct methods and steps can ensure the normal combustion process of the engine and the movement of the valve train, and improve the performance and life of the engine. At the same time, it is important to take other measures to improve the performance and life of the engine.