TM 55-2840-231-23
8-6. OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR – REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, TESTING
AND ADJUSTMENT
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configuration
Consumable Materials
All
Lubricating Oil (item 5, Appendix D)
Lockwire (item 17, Appendix D)
ENGINE/
NOTE
Do not remove the pressure
regulator unless the oil pressure
cannot be adjusted within limits.
1. Oil Pressure
Regulator Removal
Remove lockwire and turn
guide (see figure) out of
housing. Remove spring
and poppet from the
housing. Discard preformed
packing.
2. Installation
Prolonged contact with lubricating oil
(item 5, Appendix D) may cause a
skin rash. Those areas of skin and
clothing that come in contact with
lubricating oil should be thoroughly
washed immediately. Enclosed areas
where lubricating oil is used should
be adequately ventilated to keep mist
and fumes to a minimum.
Lubrication oil (item 5, Appendix D).
Lubricate preformed
packing with oil and place
on guide. Install poppet,
spring, and guide in
housing. Turn the guide in
until it bottoms then back
it out 5½ turns.
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