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Lubrication System
SMCS - 1300
One of the problems in the list that follows will generally be an indication of a problem in the
lubrication system for the engine.
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• Worn components or damaged components (pistons, piston rings, or dirty oil return holes)
• Oil leakage past the seal rings in the impeller end of the turbocharger shaft
Too much oil consumption can also be the result if oil with the wrong viscosity is used. Oil with a
thin viscosity can be caused by fuel leakage into the crankcase or by increased engine temperature.
An oil pressure gauge that has a defect can give an indication of low oil pressure.
Illustration 1 g00293196
The 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group measures the oil pressure in the system. This tool group has
a gauge that monitors the oil pressure inside the oil manifold.
Note: Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS8524 for more information on using the 1U-5470 Engine
Pressure Group .
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Work carefully around an engine that is running. Engine parts that are
hot, or parts that are moving, can cause personal injury.
1. Be sure that the engine is filled to the correct level with SAE 10W-30 oil. The information
in the engine oil pressure graph is invalid for other oil viscosities.
Illustration 2 g00346032
2. Connect the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group to the main oil manifold at location (1) .
3. Obtain the normal operating temperature of the engine by operating the engine.
4. Keep the oil temperature constant with the engine at the rated rpm, and read the pressure
gauge.
Note: The engine oil temperature should not exceed 115°C (239°F).
5. Locate the point that intersects the lines for the engine rpm and for the oil pressure on the
engine oil pressure graph.
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Illustration 3
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6. The results must fall within the "ACCEPTABLE" range on the chart. A problem exists
when the results fall within the "NOT ACCEPTABLE" range on the chart. The problem
needs to be corrected. Engine failure or a reduction in engine life can be the result if engine
operation is continued with oil manifold pressure outside this range.
Note: A record of engine oil pressure can be used as an indication of possible engine problems or
damage. A possible problem could exist if the oil pressure suddenly increases or decreases 70 kPa
(10 psi) and the oil pressure is in the "ACCEPTABLE" range. The engine should be inspected and
the problem should be corrected.
• Breakage
• Restriction
• Incorrect installation
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An indicator for the oil pressure may show that there is enough oil pressure, but a component is
worn due to a lack of lubrication. In such a case, look at the passage for the oil supply to the
component. A restriction in an oil supply passage will not allow enough lubrication to reach a
component. This will result in early wear.
Look for a restriction in the oil passages of the oil cooler. The oil temperature may be higher than
the normal oil temperature when the engine is operating. In such a case, the oil cooler may have a
restriction. The oil pressure of the engine will not decrease because the oil cooler has a restriction.
Determine if the oil cooler bypass valve stays open. This condition will allow the oil through the
valve instead of the oil cooler. The oil temperature will increase.
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