Tappet Inspection
TAPPET INSPECTIONTappet Inspection
1. Inspect the valve tappet for damage. If any damage is found, inspect the camshaft lobes and valves for damage.
2. Replace parts as necessary.
Tappet Leakdown Test
1. Compress the hydraulic valve tappet to remove the engine oil, if necessary.
Note: This test will not be accurate if it is done with engine oil in the hydraulic valve tappet. Use testing fluid. New hydraulic valve tappets are already filled with testing fluid.
2. Place the (A) hydraulic valve tappet in a (B) commercially available hydraulic tappet leakdown tester. Position the (C) steel ball provided in the plunger cap. Add testing fluid to cover the hydraulic tappet and compress hydraulic tappet leakdown tester until the hydraulic valve tappet is filled with testing fluid.
3. Adjust the length of the (A) ram so that the (B) pointer is just below the (C) Start Timing mark when the ram contacts the hydraulic valve tappet. Start timing as the pointer passes the (C) Start Timing mark and end timing as the pointer reaches the (D) center mark,