6bt Valve Lash PDF
6bt Valve Lash PDF
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ARP 5.9L & 6.7L Cummins Head Stud Installation
Glacier Diesel Power, Inc.
1. Remove the oil fill cap, CCV filter cover (item 1), and
CCV filter (item 2).
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9. Lay out a large piece of cardboard and number sections 1 thru 6. These will correspond
to the cylinder numbers you remove parts from.
13. Using finger pressure, thread an ARP stud into the block until the stud lightly bottoms
out. Back the stud out ½ turn. Make a mark on the top of the stud to verify that the
stud does not turn back in and bottom when installing the nut and washer
14. Using the supplied ARP Lube lightly coat the protruding threads of the new stud.
15. Lightly coat both sides of one washer and the contact face of one nut.
16. Install this washer and nut on the stud. Screw the nut down until contact is made, while
verifying that the stud has not turned and bottomed out in the block.
18. Go back and repeat steps 12 thru 17 until all 26 stock head bolts have been replaced
with studs and torque to 100 ft/lbs.
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19. Now, following the torque sequence on the previous page begin bringing the studs up to
final torque in incremental steps. For 425’s we typically come up to final torque in 10
ft/lb increments. For 625’s we use 15 ft/lb increments.
In actual practice many installers go to 135 ft/lbs on the 425’s and 160 ft/lbs on the 625’s.
20. Once all studs are at final torque value you can begin the ARP recommended pre-stretch
cycling procedure.
21. Following the torque sequence, one stud at a time, fully loosen and re-torque each stud
to final value. Repeat this sequence a total of 4 times. It’s time consuming but well
worth it.
Reassembly
22. Reinstall the rocker arm assemblies and crossheads. Refer to step 10 if needed. Torque
the bolts down to 27 ft/lbs.
23. Due to the longer protrusion of the studs there is one small area of the rocker housing
that must be relieved by grinding or cutting. If this procedure is not followed the rocker
housing will not seat properly and you will have an oil leak at the back of the head.
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24. Reinstall the rocker housing and torque the seven 10mm bolts to 18 ft/lbs. Start with
the center bolt and work your way out.
26. Reinstall the injector harness nuts. There are (2) 8mm nuts per injector. Be sure you are
putting the wires back correctly. Be very careful to not over-tighten the nuts. Finger
tight and another 1/4-1/2 turn is more than enough. 13 in/lbs is the specification, but
just snug is much safer. The injector studs are small and if broken off will require the
entire injector to be replaced.
27. Reinstall the cylinder head cover (6) bolts and torque down to 18 ft/lbs and reconnect
the breather tubes.
28. Reinstall the CCV filter and plastic valve cover. Torque cover bolts to 89 in/lbs.
We hope this installation guide was helpful and easy to follow. If you have any problem or
questions please contact Glacier Diesel Power at 509-993-4923. Thank you for your business
and we look forward to helping you with your future performance and accessory needs.
Sincerely,
Richard Martin
GDP
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CR VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT AND VERIFICATION
3. Using the crankshaft barring tool #7471–B, rotate crankshaft to align damper TDC mark to
12:00 o'clock position.
a. If both number one cylinder rocker levers are loose, continue to next step.
b. If both number one cylinder rocker levers are not loose, rotate crankshaft 360 degrees.
4. With the engine in this position, valve lash can be measured at the following rocker arms:
INTAKE 1–2–4 / EXHAUST 1–3–5. Measure the valve lash by inserting a feeler gauge
between the rocker arm socket and crosshead. Refer to valve lash limit chart below for the
correct specifications. If the measurement falls within the limits, adjustment/resetting is not
necessary. If measurement finds the lash outside of the limits, adjustment/resetting is
required.
NOTE: If measured valve lash falls within these specifications, no adjustment/reset is necessary. Engine
operation within these ranges has no adverse affect on performance, emissions, fuel economy or level of
engine noise.
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5. If adjustment/resetting is required, loosen
the lock nut on rocker arms and turn the
adjusting screw until the desired lash is
obtained:
7. With the engine in this position, valve lash can be measured at the remaining rocker arms:
INTAKE 3–5–6 / EXHAUST 2–4–6. Use the same method as above for determining whether
adjustment is necessary, and adjust those that are found to be outside of the limits.