Setting ISX injectors during overhead

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  1. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    I know you need a dial wrench instead of a click wrench, but can you use a beam wrench instead? Because I have a little 1/4" beam wrench, and I don't want to drop coin on a dial wrench if I don't need to. Thanks.
     
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  3. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    This step is a very critical point in the adjustment. What ever method you choose I would make sure its calibrated.
     
  4. God prefers Diesels

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    I bought that beam wrench a few years back, but I only used it once. Been sitting in my toolbox ever since. What about running the overhead, and just skipping the injectors? In your experience, do they usually need much adjustment?
     
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    Inderjit Heavy Load Member

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    I don't see why you can't use a beam wrench. Is there a place that can check the calibration?
    The Snap-On trucks usually have a calibration tester.
     
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    While you are in there it might be a good idea to install a tune up kit for the engine brake.
     
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  7. Goodysnap

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    I would say you should be Ok. Consistency is the key and not to over torque. Is the in- lbs scale large enough to be precise?

    Maybe buy one of those cheap digital torque adapters to check it?
     
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    Nevermind, it has nowhere near the resolution I need. It's a flippin' 3/8 wrench. Not sure why I had it in my head it was 1/4. I guess the whole question is moot at this point. Thanks, though.
     
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    Don’t know if you have done the overhead yet since this post was a few months old but a beam torque wrench works.Just did mine a few weeks ago.Don’t know if you know about Cummins Quickserve which is free and literally shows you how to do everything including a rebuild on the engine.Also if you ever need Insite I have it.
     
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    Oh, I hadn't used my beam wrench in so long, I forgot it was 3/8. I just ended up setting valve lash and called it good. Boy did it need it.

    What do you need for Insite? Just like a 6-pin to USB or something?
     
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