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Product: GENERATOR SET

Model: 3516B GENERATOR SET GD300122
Configuration: 3516B Generator Set GD300001-UP

Testing and Adjusting

3500B and 3500C Generator Set Engines
Media Number -RENR5058-06 Publication Date -01/02/2013 Date Updated -07/02/2013

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Finding the Top Center Position for the No. 1 Piston

SMCS - 1105-531

Introduction
Use this procedure to find the top center position for the number 1 piston.

Required Tools
Table 1
Required Tools Quantity
9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1

Check Preparation
1. Turn off the engine.

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Illustration 1 g01193047

Timing bolt location (typical example)

(1) Cover

(2) Timing bolt

(3) Plug

2. Remove cover (1) and plug (3) from the right front side of the flywheel housing. Refer to
Illustration 1.

Illustration 2 g01193048

Timing bolt installation (typical example)

(2) Timing bolt

(4) 9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool

3. Put timing bolt (2) through the timing hole in the flywheel housing. Use the 9S-9082 Engine
Turning Tool (4) and a 1/2 inch drive ratchet wrench to turn the flywheel in the direction of
normal engine rotation. Turn the flywheel until the timing bolt engages with the hole in the
flywheel. Refer to Illustration 2.

Note: If the flywheel is turned beyond the point of engagement, the flywheel must be turned in
the direction that is opposite of normal engine rotation. Turn the flywheel by approximately 30
degrees. Then turn the flywheel in the direction of normal engine rotation until the timing bolt
engages with the threaded hole. This procedure will remove the play from the gears when the No.
1 piston is on the top center.

4. Remove the valve cover for the No. 1 cylinder head.

5. The inlet and exhaust valves for the No. 1 cylinder are fully closed if the No. 1 piston is on the
compression stroke. The rocker arms can be moved by hand when the No. 1 piston is on the
compression stroke. If the rocker arms cannot be moved and the valves are slightly open, the No.
1 piston is on the exhaust stroke. Find the cylinders that can be checked or adjusted for the stroke

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position of the crankshaft once the timing bolt has been installed. Refer to Testing and Adjusting,
"Crankshaft Position for Fuel Injector Adjustment and Valve Lash Setting".

Note: When the actual stroke position is identified and the other stroke position is needed,
remove the timing bolt from the flywheel. Turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of
normal engine rotation.

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