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ENGINE - V8

ADJUSTMENTS 12-2-11

ADJUSTMENTS

Engine oil pressure check 

$% 12.90.09.01 

Check

1. Remove oil pressure switch.

 

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 ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Switch - oil 

pressure.

2. Connect pressure check kit LRT-12-052C  

adaptor and  gauge to oil pressure switch 
position on timing gear cover. 

3. Check and if necessary top up engine  oil. 
4. Run engine at idle speed and check  that oil 

pressure is within limits given.
 

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 GENERAL DATA, Engine - V8. 

5. Switch off ignition. 
6. Remove pressure check kit LRT-12-052C. 
7. Clean oil spillage. 
8. Fit oil pressure switch.

 

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 ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Switch - oil 

pressure.

Adjust

1. If engine oil pressure is below figures given, 

check condition  of oil pump and/or main and 
big end bearings. 

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