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CHAPTER 4
TESTING AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL.
This chapter provides the necessary instructions for engine preparation,
adjustments, tests, run-in, and engine preservation required following any major repair.
Whenever work is done which allows air in the fuel system, purge the fuel system to help start the
engine.
After an engine is overhauled or in storage, prelubricate the turbocharger and rocker arm mechanisms
to ensure adequate lubrication at start-up.
Whenever a major repair involves the governor, blower, cylinder head, or fuel injector controls, adjust
the fuel control system prior to issue.
Prior to release for issue to user, test the engine condition and performance characteristics.
Whenever a major repair involves the installation of piston rings, pistons, cylinder liners, or bearings,
run in the engine.
Prior to installing engine in container, fill the fuel injectors with preservation oil and drain fuel oil filters,
lubrication oil filter, oil pan, cylinder block, thermostat housing, and oil coolers.
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