TM 5-3895-379-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
ENGINE EXHAUST SMOKES EXCESSIVELY (WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE)
INITIAL SETUP:
References (cont.)
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(Volume 2, WP 0289, Table 1, Item 39)
Gloves, Rubber
(Volume 2, WP 0289, Table 1, Item 12)
Personnel Required
Construction Equipment Repairer 91L (2)
Volume 2, WP 0235
References
Equipment Condition
Park roller. (TM 5-3895-379-10)
Drums chocked. (TM 5-3895-379-10)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM
ENGINE EXHAUST SMOKES EXCESSIVELY (WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE)
MALFUNCTION
Engine Oil Low.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check engine oil (TM 5-3895-379-10).
If engine oil level is too high, drain engine oil until level is correct (WP 0077).
MALFUNCTION
Thermostat Faulty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove and test thermostat (WP 0140) or (WP 0141).
a.
If thermostat is bad, install thermostat (WP 0140) or (WP 0141).
b.
If thermostat is OK, replace thermostat gasket and install thermostat (WP 0140) or
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