TM 5-3810-300-24 & P2
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
1a. Kit is piped incorrectly
1a. Check diagram for
(Note: Proof that evap-
correct piping.
orator is functioning
can be determined by:
1b. Lines restricted (foreign
1b. Clean or replace
material, kinked, etc.)
lines.
a. If a glass jar is
being used, alcohol
1c. Alcohol evaporator filter
1c. Clean or replace
should bubble when
clogged. (Standard and
filter material.
engine is revved (com-
Engine Air Cleaner Induc-
pressor loaded)
tion Kit).
b. If a plastic jar or
1d Leaky fittings, lines, jar
1d. Tighten or replace
metal can is used, check
cover gasket, or filler
necessary parts.
exhaust of devices or
cap gasket.
reservoir drain for odor
of alcohol)
1e. 3/16" line from compressor
1e. Line from compres-
to alcohol evaporator long-
sor to alcohol
er than five (5) feet
evaporator should
(Standard Kit and Engine
not be longer than
Air Cleaner Induction Kit
five (5) feet.
only)
(Standard Kit and
Engine Air Cleaner
Induction Kit only).
1f. Compressor not in loaded
1f. By observing dash
(compressing air) cycle
gauge, make certain
compressor is in
loaded (compressing
air) cycle.
1g. Check valve stuck in closed
1g. Replace necessary
position.
(Engine Air parts or
complete
Cleaner Induction Kit only)
check valve.
2. Excessive Use of
2. Wrong kit installed. (i.e
2
Install proper kit.
Alcohol
If a compressor receives
its air through the engine
air cleaner and a standard
kit is installed without
check valve, it is possible
for alcohol to be drawn into
the engine).
2a. Leaky compressor unloader
2a. Replace compressor
(Supercharge and Turbo-
unloader.
Charge Induction Kits only).
Leaky unloader can cause
alcohol to be "blown" into
the engine intake.
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