Mitsubishi S3L User Manual

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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
TIMING GEARS AND FLYWHEEL
ENGLISH
INSPECTION
18.3 Tappets
1. Cam contact face
Check the cam contact face of each tappet for
abnormal wear. Replace the tappet if the face is
defective.
2. Clearance between tappet and cylinder block
Measure the diameter of the tappet and the bore in
the cylinder block for the tappet to find the clear-
ance. If the clearance exceeds the limit, replace
the tappet.
Unit: mm (in.)
18.4 Idler gear
1. Clearance between idler gear and shaft
Measure the bore in the idler gear for the shaft and
the diameter of the shaft to find the clearance. If
the clearance exceeds the limit, replace the gear
or shaft whichever is badly worn.
.Unit: mm (in.)
Figure 87 Cam contact face of tappet
Good Bad
Bad
Figure 88 Measuring tappet and bore in cylinder
block
Item Standard
Clearance between tappet
and cylinder block
0.15 (0.005 9)
Figure 89 Measuring idler gear and shaft
Item Standard Limit
Clearance between
idler gear and shaft
0.03 to 0.07
(0.001 2 to 0.002 8)
0.20
(0.007 9)

Mitsubishi S3L Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	S3L
Category	Engine
Language	English