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Caterpillar C317 — Model C317 Housing Installation

Installation · Model C317 engine brake housing

For the Caterpillar C317, from the Caterpillar service manual.

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Before you start

  • The following 6 steps apply to Model C317 housings only and NOT to the C317A.

Procedure

  1. After injectors and valves have been adjusted, remove the extended studs or the Caterpillar rocker pedestal capscrews.
  2. Install the engine brake housing on the rocker pedestals.
  3. Install the Jacobs bolt P/N 014800 (2 per housing) into the housing and rocker pedestals.
  4. Install the Jacobs bolt through the housing into the spacer on the cylinder head bolt.
  5. Tighten the bolt at the rocker pedestals to 70 lbft. (95 N-m).
  6. Tighten the bolt at the head bolt spacer to 41 lbft. (55 N-m).

Specs & values

  • Extended stud P/N 016088 Amazon eBay replaced by bolt P/N 014800 Amazon eBay
  • Rocker pedestal bolt 70 lbft. (95 N-m)
  • Head bolt spacer bolt 41 lbft. (55 N-m)

Source: Caterpillar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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