Piper Cherokee Six - Page 396

PIPER CHEROKEE SIX SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE
VII-II. ENGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
(cont.)
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
High
oil temperature.
Insufficient
air cooling.
Check
air inlet
and outlet
for deformation
or ob-
struction.
I
Insufficient
oil
supply.
Clogged oil lines or
strainers.
Failing
or
failed
bearing(s).
Defective thermostats.
Defective
temperature
gauge.
Fill oil sump
to proper
level
with specified
oil.
Remove and clean oil
strainers.
Examine
sump
for metal
particles
and. if found.
overhaul
of
engine is
indicated.
Replace.
Replace
gauge.
Excessive blow-by.
Improper engine
operation.
Low
grade
of oil.
Usually caused
by
weak
or stuck
rings. Over-
haul.
Check entire engine.
Replace with
oil conform-
ing to specifications.
Excessive oil con-
sumption.
Failing or failed
bearing(s).
Check sump for metal
particles
and. if
found.
overhaul of engine is
indicated.
Worn or broken piston
rings.
Incorrect installation
of piston rings.
Install
new rings.
Install
new
rings.
Revised:
11/4/83
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