LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (LESS THAN 5 PSI [34 KPA] AT IDLE, LESS THAN 40 PSI [276 KPA] DURING NORMAL OPERATION). (Cont) -726250153

TM 9-2320-364-34-1

Allow engine to cool before performing troubleshooting maintenance. If necessary use insulated pads

and gloves. Hot engine components will burn and cause injury to personnel.

OIL PICKUP TUBE AND ELEMENT

STRAINER INSPECTION

(1) Remove engine oil pan (Para 3-22).

(2) Check pickup tube and mounting

hardware for looseness and damage.

(a) If pickup tube is loose, tighten

connection (Para 3-26).

(b) If pickup tube is damaged,

replace tube (Para 3-26).

to Step 3 below.

(3) Remove two self-locking screws,

washers and oil pickup screen

strainer Discard self-locking screws.

(4) Check oil pickup tube screen

strainer for restrictions.

(a) If oil pickup tube screen strainer is

restricted, replace element

strainer, perform Step (5) and (6)

below and go to Step 6 of this

Fault.

(b) If oil pickup tube screen strainer is

not restricted, perform Step (5)

below and go to Step 2 of this

Fault.

(5) Install oil pickup tube screen strainer,

two washers and self-locking screws.

(6) Install engine oil pan.