TM 9-4310-394-13
4-30. LUBE OIL STRAINER AND OIL CAP/GAUGE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Material’s/Parts Required
Diesel Fuel (Appendix E, Item 5)
O-ring, 24341-000224 (Appendix H, Item 7)
O-ring, 24311-000180 (Appendix H, Item 8)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
a.
Removal. (Refer to Figure 4-20).
(1) Drain oil from engine (Refer to LO 9-4310-394-12).
(2) Remove hex head bolt (1) from crankcase (2).
(3) Remove lube oil strainer (3) and O-ring (4). Discard O-ring.
(4) Remove two oil cap/gauges (5) and two O-rings (6). Discard O-ring.
b.
Cleaning.
(1) Thoroughly clean lube oil strainer (3) in diesel fuel.
(2) Shake lube oil strainer (3) dry and rinse thoroughly again in clean diesel fuel.
(3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) until all dirt has been removed from lube oil strainer (3).
(4) Dry lube oil strainer (3) thoroughly to remove fuel.
(5) If lube oil strainer (3) cannot be completely cleaned, then it must be replaced.
c.
Inspection.
Examine lube oil strainer (3) for damaged mesh, hardened deposits, or other damage.
d.
Installation.
(1) Install two new O-rings (6) and two oil cap/gauges (5).
(2) Lubricate new O-ring (4) with engine oil and insert into groove on lube oil strainer (3).
(3) Insert lube oil strainer (3) into hole in crankcase (2).
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