Valve Clearance

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thenorth

thenorth

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Location
Markstay, Ont.
Tractor
Foton 404
Hi there:
Can anyone tell me the valve clearance on my tractor?
It is a Foton 404, 40 hp, 3 cyl diesel.
thanks in advance guys
John
 
   / Valve Clearance #2  
Please check the engine label and advise what it says. Depending upon the engine, they're typically located on the top of the valve cover, on the side of the valve cover, or on the side of the block (usually under the intake manifold).

//greg//
 
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thanks greg;
it is a SL3105BT engine, i hope this helps..

john
 
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No problem. Unfortunately I don't know that engine, so we'll have to hope someone pops by that's got the SL3105BT

//greg//
 
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PM or Email Tommy at Affordable Tractors.
I believe he sells this model Foton.
He's a great dealer and I am sure he will help you if he can
 
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I emailed to affordable tractors, alas, they do not know the required settings.............
 
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thenorth said:
I emailed to affordable tractors, alas, they do not know the required settings.............
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If your engine runs in the upper (desirable) temp. range of 180°F to 195°F then .014" for intake and .016" for exhaust.
If your engine runs in the lower range of 140°F to 170°F then .012" for intake and .014" for exhaust.
 
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Tommy:
I do apologise, I have the email you sent, I guess I got mixed up as I had sent a few queries to diff. people.
I thank you...
John
 
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