TM 10-4320-307-24
Table 4-1. General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
ENGINE IS HARD TO START.
Step 1.
Check for sticking or burned exhaust valves. Inspect valves.
Repair or replace faulty valves (para 4-12).
Step 2.
Check for broken or worn piston rings. Inspect pistons and rings. Inspect cylinder head assembly.
Repair or replace pistons (para 4-16) and cylinder head assembly (para 4-12). Replace piston rings (para
4-16).
2.
ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESSIVE LUBE OIL (MAY PRODUCE BLUE SMOKE).
Step 1.
Check for worn or broken double-chamfered rings. Inspect pistons and rings. Inspect cylinder head
assembly.
Repair or replace faulty pistons (para 4-16) and cylinder head assembly (para 4-12). Replace piston rings
(para 4-16).
Step 2.
Check for scored cylinders or pistons. Inspect cylinders and pistons.
Repair or replace faulty cylinder head assembly (para 4-12 or 3-36) and piston (para 4-16).
Step 3.
Check for loose piston pin circlips. Inspect piston pin circlips.
Replace a loose piston pin circlip (para 4-16).
Step 4.
Check for piston and connecting rod alignment. Inspect pistons and connecting rods. Check crankshaft
thrust surfaces for wear or grooving.
Replace a faulty piston (para 4-16) or connecting rod (para 4-16). If necessary, replace crankshaft (4-17).
3.
ENGINE PRODUCES EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE.
Step 1.
Check for worn piston rings, a hole or crack in a piston crown, or excessive exhaust back pressure.
Replace worn or damaged parts (para 4-16).
4.
ENGINE HAS LOW OIL PRESSURE.
Step 1.
Check for excessive wear on crankshaft bearing journals or main bearings. Inspect crankshaft and main
bearings.
Replace faulty crankshaft or main bearings, if necessary (para 4-17).
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