Adjusting the valves on a Caterpillar C 15 Engine is easy and does not take long at all. All you need is a wrench and a feeler gauge, You will then loosen up the bolt, place the feeler gauge in between the rocker arm and valve and then turn the wrench until the rocker arm touches the feeler gauge.
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The solenoid on a Caterpillar C15 diesel engine can be found on top of the alternator. The solenoid is held on by four screws.
A C15 Caterpillar engine has dozens of torque specifications for many different engine bolts. The head bolts should be torqued at 350 pounds.
Caterpillar C15--2050 lb/ft of torque.
14.6 liter inline six diesel engine produced by Caterpillar. Used for on-highway, off-highway, power generation, and marine applications.
To run an overhead on a C15 Cat engine, first ensure the engine is at operating temperature and then remove the valve cover. Rotate the engine to the appropriate position for adjusting the valves, typically aligning the timing marks. Using a feeler gauge, adjust the rocker arms to the specified clearance for both intake and exhaust valves, following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Finally, recheck the adjustments and replace the valve cover securely.
The Caterpillar C15 diesel engine torque specifications for the rod bearings is 35 pounds. The main bearing torque specifications is 350 pounds.
take it to a shop
on the passenger side, towards the front. Just follow the cooloat lines from your reservoir and one will lead you to it.
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My first inclination is a blown rear main seal. The part only costs $50, but labor is going to be outrageous--you'll have to pull the transmission and flywheel.
The Caterpillar C15 diesel engine torque specifications for the rod bearings is 35 pounds. The main bearing torque specifications is 350 pounds.