leadfootdodge

What is the proper procedure to adjust valves on a 94' D3500 with automatic?..Has a 131,000 miles on it and never done so its time I guess..

Dr. Evil

Look here:

http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/val.../12_valve.html

leadfootdodge

Great!!! Now I gotta gitter done!!! lol..

robert chilton

The valve adjustment is a cake walk. Get yourself a straight set of feeler gauges as they are easier to work with on the rear cylanders. Also roll the #6 valve cover towards the passenger side to remove. If you do it right it will come right off of the truck. Otherwise you will scratch your head for 15 minutes going what the heck. I think the first time took about half an hour. You might want to go ahead and replace the valve cover gaskets while you are in there. I think it was easier to do the valves on the cummins than an old small block chevy. Take your time and have fun.

GearHd6

Does anyone use the reverse rotation procedure to adjust the valves? It seems much easier to do to me. Its also easier to rotate the engine by the alternator nut too.

fschiola

It's the easiest way to turn the engine over without a barring tool.

Rockyhud

I got an email from Piers Diesel a while back, giving the steps to adjusting valves using the reverse rotation process (using the alternator nut to turn the engine). If anyone needs this you can PM me.

Steve

jrs_dodge_diesel

Check out my gallery. I realize its a 24V but it might be good for some visuals. I took those pics when I did my valves.

GearHd6

Yeah I found the reverse procedure in an old Trailer Life magazine and i've kept the magazine ever since. Thats a VERY easy method in my opinion.

97_Dually

Thank you Evil, for that link,
and to the top.