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D4 6U .. Starting Engine Pinion brake needs Adjustment

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r4dan
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Hi Guys,
Sorry to ask, .... but I don't have a Service Manual that addresses the diesel engine starter pinion brake adjustment.

When I pull the lever back the pinion brake still works, but not as well as it used to.

Brake will usually still stop the pinion for a "no grind" engagement if I idle pony back as slow as possible .... but it needs help.

Info on adjustment would be appreciated.
Is the adjustment the same on a D2 4U as on the D4 6U?

Thanks,
Dan
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Sun, Oct 14, 2018 12:16 AM
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oil level is very important also, 30w oil should be fine. some times the pinion seal will leak oil into the clutch housing.
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Sun, Oct 14, 2018 4:29 AM
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Here's a link to Sasquatch's video showing the clutch modification he did to solve the problem.
https://youtu.be/5Xb9WzUxo5s
If you want to try something a little less ambitious, drain the pinion oil and refill with ATF. It is not as thick and not as slick as motor oil, so it helps the brake and clutch work better. This allows the clutch to be adjusted looser and that makes the brake work better as well.
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Sun, Oct 14, 2018 7:43 AM
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Reply to ccjersey:
Here's a link to Sasquatch's video showing the clutch modification he did to solve the problem.
https://youtu.be/5Xb9WzUxo5s
If you want to try something a little less ambitious, drain the pinion oil and refill with ATF. It is not as thick and not as slick as motor oil, so it helps the brake and clutch work better. This allows the clutch to be adjusted looser and that makes the brake work better as well.
Thanks for the suggestions !!

Dan
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Sun, Oct 14, 2018 8:04 AM
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