Lash Valve SB213023 (E7)
Lash Valve SB213023 (E7)
Lash Valve SB213023 (E7)
NUMBER: SB-213-023
DATE: 11/15/02
MODEL: ASET™,
E-Tech™, E7
(Also applies to Mack Trucks Australia)
(Supersedes SB-213-023 dated 10/22/99)
After the initial valve adjustment interval, valve lash must be checked and adjusted at
150,000 miles (241 000 km) or 4,500 hours, whichever occurs first. This change from the
original adjustment interval of 50,000 miles (60 000 km) or 600 hours became effective with
1997 and later certified engines. Valve lash “set” specification is as follows:
The exhaust valve lash setting change from 0.024″ (0.610 mm)
to 0.028″ (0.711 mm) for E7 engines was effective with the mid-
1996 introduction of the V-MAC® II fuel economy engines.
Always verify the correct exhaust valve lash setting by noting the
setting stamped in the lower right-hand corner of the engine
identification plate.
Whenever valve lash is being set or reset, it must be readjusted
to the specifications given in the “Valve Lash ‘SET’ Specification”
table above.
SB-213-023 — Page 1 of 2
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS, ALLENTOWN, PA 18105 ©MACK TRUCKS, INC. 2002
Valve lash measurements are sometimes performed as part of a troubleshooting procedure.
When performing valve lash measurements that do not coincide with the regular valve lash
check and adjustment intervals of 150,000 miles (241 000 km) or 4,500 hours, the
acceptable range for both inlet and exhaust valves is as follows:
SB-213-023 — Page 2 of 2