TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Table 5-4. Direct And General Support Troubleshooting Procedures - CONT.
Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
ENGINE (CONT)
12.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW (CONT).
Step 5. Inspect main bearing caps for looseness and bearings for damage (para 5-65).
If bearing caps are loose or bearings are damaged, replace bearings.
If bearing caps are not loose and bearings are not damaged, fault not corrected. Notify
supervisor.
13.
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.
Step 1. Inspect coolant in radiator.
If oil is present in coolant, replace oil cooler (para 4-31).
If oil is not present, go to step 2.
Step 2. Inspect valve seals on cylinder head for damage (para 5-64).
If valve seal(s) is damaged, replace valve seal(s).
If valve seals are not damaged, go to step 3.
Step 3. Check engine compression on each cylinder.
If compression for each cylinder is not 350 psi (2413 kPa), replace piston rings or pistons
(para 5-67) or cylinder sleeves.
If compression for each cylinder is 350 psi (2413 kPa), fault not corrected. Notify supervisor.
14.
FUEL OR OIL LEAKING FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Remove and test injectors (para 5-30).
If injectors do not open at 3160 to 3307 psi (21788 - 22802 kPa), replace injectors.
If injectors open at 3160 to 3307 psi (21788 - 22802 kPa), fault not corrected. Notify
supervisor.
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