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4-8. AIR COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY (cont)
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR (cont)
(7) Remove 0.003-inch (0.0762 mm) feeler gage
.
(8)
Turn connecting rods (130) and (137) and check that connecting rod turns easily.
e.
Use a feeler gage and measure side clearance of connecting rods (130) and (137). Refer to table 4-1 for side
clearance limits.
f.
Replace damaged connecting rod (130) and (137).
41. Clean, inspect, and repair oil pump (154) by the following:
a.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove dirt and oil from oil tube and screen (146). Dry with compressed air.
b.
Check that oil tube and screen (146) isnot or damaged. Replace damaged screen.
c.
Check that oil pump housing (157) and gear (160) are not worn or damaged.
d.
Replace damaged parts.
42. Magnaflux housing (171) and check that housing is not cracked or broken. Replace damaged housing. Check that
main bearing housing is not cracked or broken.
43. Clean, inspect, and repair intercooler (7) by the following:
a.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove dirt and loose paint from intercooler (7). Dry with compressed air.
b
Use duckbill pliers and straighten bent fins.
c.
Perform a leak test and check that intercooler (7) does not leak. Replace damaged intercooler.
d.
Apply air pressure to intercooler safety valve and check that intercooler safety valve opens at 60 psi (420 kPa).
Replace damaged intercooler safety valve.
44. Clean, inspect, and repair air filter assembly (12) by the following:
a.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove dirt and oil from exterior of air filter assembly (12). Dry with compressed
air.
b.
Wash air filter element (17) in drycleaning solvent. Dry with compressed air.
c.
Immerse air filter element in crankcase oil. Drain off excess oil.
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