TM-9-2815-205-24
6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE
FEBRUARY 2013
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FIELD MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
INITIAL SETUP:
References
WP 0073
WP 0049
WP 0050
WP 0051
WP 0012
References (cont.)
WP 0023
WP 0024
WP 0055
WP 0053
WP 0062
TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all attached records to determine the history of the engine failure.
2. Verify all components are present and properly mounted. Examine for loose or missing hardware.
3. Before performing maintenance on a malfunctioning component, perform a complete visual inspection to
determine the general condition of the component. Component or assembly malfunction with the component
removed from the engine is an inspection procedure within the applicable maintenance work package.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST
SYMPTOM
Low compression pressure in a cylinder.
MALFUNCTION
Cylinder head gasket leak.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace cylinder head gasket(s) (WP 0073).
FUEL FLOW TEST
SYMPTOM
Low fuel flow.
MALFUNCTION
Fuel line pinched or kinked.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace fuel line(s), as required (WP 0049) , (WP 0050) , or (WP 0051).
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