TM-9-2815-224-34-P

ENGINE, DIESEL:8-CYLINDER TURBOCHARGED, DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION MODEL 8V92TA

DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENACE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

JANUARY 1988

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Engine Brake Retarder Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

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Install solenoid valve wire (11),

screw (12), and lockwasher (13) on

solenoid valve (14) for Model A.

Connect wire (11) on engine brake

solenoid valve (14) for Model B.

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Repeat steps

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through (11) for

remaining supply brake and drone.

NOTE

Tag and mark wires before removal.

There are two kinds of engine brake wiring

harnesses. Model A has a wire extending

through the cylinder head and uses a “butt

type” connector while Model B has a “spade

type” connector. Model A is shown.

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Connect engine brake wire (15) with butt

connector (16) for Model A, and connect

wire (15) for Model B.

c. Follow-on Maintenance.

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Adjust exhaust valve clearance (para 19-2).

Adjust fuel injector timing (para 19-4).

Adjust engine brake retarder (para 19-3).

Install rocker covers (TM 9-2320-279-20).

Connect batteries (TM 9-2320-279-20).

Start and run engine for 10 minutes (TM 9-2320-279-10).

Turn on engine brake switch (TM 9-2320-279-10).

Open throttle to full engine speed and release.

Check engine brake operation when returning to idle.

Repeat full-throttle and release procedure six to eight times to bleed air from engine brake

system.

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Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-279-10).

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