ASIBRAKE
For Caterpillar C-10 and C-12 Engines
The Jake Brake” Model 310A is designed and approved for use on all 1996 and later Caterpillar C-10
engines with an engine serial number prefix of 2PN, The Jake Brake" Model 312A is designed and
approved for use on all 1996 and later Caterpillar C-12 engines with an engine serial number prefix
of 1YN.
Jacobs Service Letters should be consuited for additional applications and updated information.
Information in this manual was current at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice
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INSTALLATIONTable of Contents
Section1: Introduction .
Housing Identification
Engine identification
Tools Needed ei
Recommended Torque Values
Section 2: Engine Preparation
Valve Cover Base nnn
Exhaust Valve Bridge Replacement
Brake Housing Mounting Stud installation...
Valve and Injector Adjustments. =
Exhaust Valve Clearance Adjustment.
Section 3: Brake Housing installation ....
Housing Installation mnnnnnnnnnon
Slave Piston Adjustment...
Spacer Installation.
‘Section 4: Engine Brake Operat
Bleed Engine Brake Housings...
Rocker Cover installation...
Chassis Wiring :
Section 5: Engine Brake Maintenance
Theory of Operation.
Engine Brake Overhaul Procedures
Solenoid Val sane
Control Valve... :
‘Accumulator
Slave Piston Adjusting Screw (D-Lash”)
‘Master Piston
Slave Piston wn... : =
‘Screw and Pin Assembly Replacement Procedure... 17
Safety Precautions
‘The following symbols inthis manual signal potentially
dangerous conditions to the mechanic or equipment. Read
this manual carefully. Know when these conditions can.
‘exist, Then, take necessary steps to protect personnel as
‘THIS SYMBOL WARNS OF POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
‘Acamon
THIS SYMBOL REFERS TO POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
Note:
INDICATES AN OPERATION, PROCEDURE OR
INSTRUCTION THAT I IMPORTANT FOR
‘CORRECT SERVICE.
Fuels, electrical equipment, exhaust gases and moving
‘engine parts present potential hazards that could result in
personal injury. Take care when installing an engine brake.
‘Always use correct tools and proper procedures as outlined
in this manual
‘SEE JACOBS DRIVER'S MANUAL FOR PROPER
ENGINE BRAKE DRIVER TECHNIQUES.
‘THE JAKE BRAKE RETARDER 1S A VEHICLE
‘SLOWING DEVICE, NOT A VEHICLE STOPPING
DEVICE. T'S NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE
‘SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEICLE'S
‘SERVICE BRAKES MUST BE USED TO BRING
THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP.
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MODELS S10A/312ASection 1: Introduction
Housing Identification
‘The housing serial number, engine brake model number
and housing part number are printed on a nameplate
located on the top surface ofthe housing.
NAMEPLATE
FI.1
Engine Identification
Engine serial number information is printed on the
nameplate located on the intake manifold or stamped on
the lower right side ofthe block. Engine serial number
prefix “2PN" designates a 1996 or later model year C-10,
‘engine, Serial number prefix “IYN" designates a 1996 or
later model year C-12 engine.
Tools Needed
There are no special tools required for installation of the
‘Models 310A and 312A Jake Brake" engine retarders.
However, the Caterpillar Series C-10 and C-12 engines and
Models 310A and 312A Jake Brake retarders are of metric