6.7L Cummins Cam Followers/Tappets – Tappet – Install

Insert the trough from the tappet replacement kit, Part Number 3822513, the full length of the camshaft bore.

Lower the tappet installation tool down through the push tube hole, through the tappet bore, and into the trough.

Feed the installation tool through the camshaft bores by carefully pulling the trough/installation tool out the front of
the engine. The barrier at the rear of the trough will pull the tool out most of the time.

Lubricate the tappets with assembly lubricant, Part Number 3163087 or equivalent.

To aid in removing the installation tool after the tappet is installed, work the tool in and out of the tappet several
times before installing the tappets.
Insert the installation tool into the tappet.

Slide the trough into the camshaft bore.

Pull the tool and tappet through the camshaft bore and up into the tappet bore.

If difficulty is experienced in getting the tappet to make the bend from the trough up to the tappet bore, pull the trough
out enough to allow the tappet to drop down and align itself.
Pull the tappet up into the bore.

After the tappet has been pulled up into position, slide the trough back into the camshaft bore, and rotate it 1/2 of a
turn. This will position the round side of the trough up, which will hold the tappet in place.

Remove the installation tool from the tappet.

Install a wooden dowel into the top of the tappet.
Wrap rubber bands around the wooden dowels to secure the tappets.
Repeat this process until all tappets have been installed.