TM-9-2815-224-34-P

ENGINE, DIESEL:8-CYLINDER TURBOCHARGED, DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION MODEL 8V92TA

DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENACE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

JANUARY 1988

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TM 9-2815-224-34&P

Engine Tune-Up Instructions (Cont)

Table 19-1. Compression Pressure Specifications

Minimum Compression

psi

kPa

I

feet

meters

I

450

3101

500

152

.0715

415

2859

2,500

762

.0663

385

2653

5,000

1,524

.0613

355

2446

7,500

2,286

.0567

330

2274

10,000

3,048

.0525

+ Air density at 500 feet altitude based on 85°F (29.4 °C) and 29.38 in. Hg

(99.49 kPa) wet barometer.

b. Follow-on Maintenance.

(1) Install engine brake retarder (para 11-2).

(2) Install valve rocker covers (TM 9-2320-279-20).

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