Isuzu C-240PW-28 - Compression Check; Pistons, Connecting Rods and Crankshaft Removal

ARMY TM 9-2815-254-24
AIR FORCE TO 38G1-94-2
k. Service engine coolant and lubrication systems, refer to end item maintenance manual and lubrication order.
3-27.7. Compression Check.
a. Start engine and allow it to warm up until coolant temperature is above 176°F (80°C).
b. Shut down engine.
c. Remove glow plug from No. 1 cylinder.
d. Connect adapter (J-26999-2) and compression gage (MIL-T-2764) to No. 1 cylinder glow plug hole.
e. Turn engine over with starter and record compression gage reading. Standard compression at 200 rpm and
at sea level is 441 psi (3038 kPa), with a limit of 327 psi (2254 kPa)
f. Repeat steps b through e for each cylinder.
g. If compression is less then limit, troubleshoot the engine.
3-28. PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS, AND CRANKSHAFT
3-28.1. Removal.
a. Remove oil filter, refer to paragraph 3-14.2.
b. Remove fuel filter, refer to paragraph 3-9.1.
c. Remove starter, refer to paragraph 3-23.1.
d. Remove alternator, refer to paragraph 3-24.1.
e. Remove water pump, refer to paragraph 3-7.1.
f. Remove PCV system, refer to paragraph 3-20.1.
g. Remove oil pan, refer to paragraph 3-17.1.
h. Remove front gear cover, refer to paragraph 3-25.1.
i. Remove idler gear and shaft, refer to paragraph 3-30.1.
j.
Remove fuel injection pump, refer to paragraph 3-11.1.
k. Remove cylinder heed, refer to paragraph 3-27.1.
I. Remove crankcase, refer to paragraph 3-29.1.
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