Lycomin 0-360 - Page 142

TEXTRON
LYCOMING OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
0-360 and
ASSOCIATED
MODELS
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE
High Oil
Insufficient
oil
Temperature
supply
(Cont.)
SECTION 6
REMEDY
Fill to proper level with
specified oil.
Low grade
of
oil
Clogged oil lines
or strainers
Excessive
blow-by
Failing or failed
bearing
Replace with oil con-
forming to specifications.
Remove and clean oil
strainers.
Usually
caused
by worn
or stuck rings.
Examine sump for metal
particles. If found,over-
haul of engine is indicated.
Defective tem-
perature gage
Replace gage.
Excessive Oil
Consumption
Low grade of oil
Fill tank
with oil
con-
forming to specification.
Failing
or
failed
bearings
Worn piston rings
Incorrect installa-
tion of piston rings
Failure of rings
to seat (new
nitrided cyls.)
Check sump
for metal
particles.
Install
new
rings.
Install new rings.
Use mineral base oil.
Climb to cruise altitude
at full power and op-
erate at
75% cruise
power
setting
until oil
consump-
tion stabilizes.
6-5