TM 5-6115-584-34NAVFAC P-8-622-34TO-35C2-3-456-2TM-0568C-34Table 2-3. Troubleshooting (Cont)MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION13. METALLIC KNOCKING, CLICKING, OR POUNDING FROM CRANKCASE OR CYLINDER BLOCK.Step 1. Check for worn or loose connecting rod bearings (paragraph 7-10).Replace bearings if necessary.Step 2. Check for loose piston and connecting rod assembly (paragraph 7-10).Repair or replace assembly.14. LOW ENGINE COMPRESSION.Step 1.Step 2.Step 3.Step 4.Step 5.Step 6.Step 7.NOTENormal cylinder pressure is between 350 and 450 psi depend-ing upon engine condition. Maintenance should be consideredif pressure is below 325 psi or if there is a 15 percent ormore difference between cylinders.Check for loose cylinder head (paragraph 7-9).Properly tighten head.Check for leaky head gasket (paragraph 7-9).Replace gasket.Check for broken valve spring (paragraph 7-9).Replace broken springs.Check for sticking valves (paragraph 7-9).See sticking valve section below.Check for leaking valves (paragraph 7-9).Clean and, if necessary, regrind valves and valve seats.Check for worn or sticking piston rings (paragraph 7-10).Replace rings if necessary. Check condition of cylinder walls.Check for worn cylinder walls and pistons (paragraphs 7-10 and 7-19).Refinish cylinder walls. Repair or replace pistons.15. STICKING VALVES.Step 1. Check for dirty, scored, or gummy valve stems or guides (paragraph 7-9).Clean stems and guides. If necessary, replace guides.Step 2. Check for weak or broken springs (paragraph 7-9).Replace springs.2-9
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