Caterpillar C317 — Spacer Installation
Installation · Jacobs spacers and terminal leadouts
For the Caterpillar C317, from the Caterpillar service manual.
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Procedure
- Be sure the seal is seated in the groove at the bottom surface of the Jacobs spacer.
- Leave a .375 in. (9.5 mm) gap between each end of the gasket and the spacer.
- Install the three Jacobs spacers on the valve cover base.
- Install the terminal leadout assemblies into the spacers and tighten with a six point box wrench until seated against spacer.
- Connect the solenoid lead wires to the terminal leadouts in the three spacers.
Tools required
- Six point box wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- .375 in. (9.5 mm) gap
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.