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Cat V50E

I have a Cat V50E 5NG01010 that seems to have a blown head gasket. Does anyone have the torque specs and valve lash for this machine? Head specs for the machinist would be a big plus. I think it has the 2.0 XN1P engine
  • Posted 8 Jan 2014 04:07
  • Modified 8 Jan 2014 04:11 by poster
  • By mrbob
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did you find the right info
  • Posted 26 Dec 2024 13:06
  • By chris_tilby
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chris t
hi, Pastrana
have a truck (V50d) with that engine that fix it about 1 year.
Will check some notes i have and see what can get to you. will also check about vaccum, since it varyies, depending how and where are you doing the test.

Saludos
  • Posted 17 Jan 2014 05:33
  • By ARgo5
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  • nuevo leon, Mexico
Hi all.
Im fixing a peugeot engine with some troubles. First I change head gasket,but still doesent run fine. Checked vacumm and have 10 inches.too low Im guessing iis the valve timing, but dont have the mannual.Can some one help with timing squematics.
Thanks
  • Posted 15 Jan 2014 11:49
  • By pastrana_j
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Good info there, thanks guys.
  • Posted 11 Jan 2014 03:51
  • By mrbob
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I second what lonster says, be very careful once the head is removed to not let the liners raise up. there is no question the liner seals will leak once the liners lift up even one time.
  • Posted 10 Jan 2014 05:18
  • By LTRM
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be careful i know on at least some of these engines only thing holding the liners in is the head if you turn the engine with the head off liners lift rust gets into the liner shims for deck hieght and they leak complete teardown and rebuild then
  • Posted 10 Jan 2014 03:01
  • By lonster
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usually it is stamped on the block , look for a small flat area around the ears where the bellhousing is or on the side. I have seen tags on them too either on the side of the block or on the valve cover.
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 21:18
  • By swoop223
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Now I see, said the blind man. Good info there but how do I find the ser number? I scratched around the block and the thick crud is killin me. Also how often do the liner seals go out?
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 12:10
  • By mrbob
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ok that one worked :o)

once you see the specs you'll understand what i was saying earlier in this post about it :o)
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 10:36
  • Modified 9 Jan 2014 10:37 by poster
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Sorry, I fixed it.
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 10:31
  • By mrbob
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mrbob,
is that email address in your profile accurate?
i tried to send you something but it rejected it.
The server response was user does not exist.
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 10:27
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So it looks like im gonna need head bolts too... If I can get the serial number do you have the correct procedure for installation? For that matter where is the serial number located on these engines?
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 06:40
  • Modified 9 Jan 2014 10:29 by poster
  • By mrbob
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yep it is bbforks
when cat first came out with these they were a big headache
we learned the hard way but we found out the proceedure for reinstalling the head in the manual was that way for a reason.

a very aggrevating engine to deal with imo

once you get it right though its a very good running engine... very strong :o)
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 04:24
  • By swoop223
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Is this a torque to yield engine? If so- you'll never keep a head gasket long if you don't get the sequence correct.
  • Posted 9 Jan 2014 01:54
  • By bbforks
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Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
60 lb ft is not correct for the XN1P engine
depending on the serial number of the engine the end result of the torque sequence could be either 37 lb ft or 44 lb ft....
NOT 60lb ft.
The manuals states it could be 50 or 60 N+m not foot pounds. (that translates to what i stated above)

There is a proceedure to install a head gasket and it must be followed to the letter or you WILL over torque the head and either strip out the block threads, break a bolt or warp the head.

If you dont have instructions to follow to do this you're probably not going to get it right and mess up the engine.

In the manual there are 3 separate proceedures for installing and tightening a head and gasket, they are all based on the serial number range of the engine so you must know which engine you have before you begin. You must have the correct gasket also.

You can guess at it if you want but the chances of getting it right are 50/50 at best.

good luck
  • Posted 8 Jan 2014 16:17
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  • By swoop223
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That model Cat does have a XN1P motor. 60 lb/lbs head bolt torque,.004-.006" intake valve clearance (cold),.010-.012" exhaust.
  • Posted 8 Jan 2014 08:03
  • By mrfixit
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