GENERAL INFORMATION
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a. Excessive valve clearance.
b. Worn or damaged camshaft.
c. Damaged camshaft.
d. Worn or damaged valve train components.
e. Damaged valve lifter bore(s).
f. Valve sticking in guide.
g. Broken valve spring.
h. Low oil pressure.
i. Clogged cylinder oil hole or oil passage.
ENGLNE LUBRICATION
An improperly operating engine lubrication system quickly leads to engine seizure. Check the
engine oil level and oil pressure.
High Oil Consumption or Excessive
Exhaust Smoke
1. Worn valve guides.
2. Worn valve guide seals.
3. Worn or damaged piston rings.
4. Incorrect piston ring installation.
Low Oil Pressure
1. Low oil level.
2. Worn or damaged oil pump.
3. Clogged oil strainer screen.
4. Clogged oil filter.
5. Internal oil leakage.
6. Oil relief valve stuck open.
7. Incorrect type of engine oil.
High Oil Pressure
1. Oil relief valve stuck closed.
2. Clogged oil filter.
3. Clogged oil gallery or metering orifices.