ISC, ISCe, QSC8.3, ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4 and QSL9 Engines – 003-018   Crankcase Breather Tube

Preparatory Steps

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 WARNING 

Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.

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Remove

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Block Mounted Crankcase Breather


Remove the crankcase breather tube from the crankcase breather assembly.

Remove the crankcase drain tube form the crankcase breather assembly.

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Rocker Lever Cover Mounted Crankcase Breather


Remove the crankcase breather tube from the crankcase breather assembly.

Remove the crankcase drain line from the crankcase breather assembly.

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Remove the breather drain line, breather drain line cover and gasket from the cylinder block.

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Clean and Inspect for Reuse

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Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause personal injury.

Check the tube and lines internally for obstructions or sludge buildup.

Clean the tube and lines with hot, soapy water and a soft brush.

Use compressed air to dry the tube and lines after rinsing in clean water.

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Inspect the breather drain line check valve for correct operation. A small amount of air can be blown through the line (less than 34 kPa [5 psi]) to check the check valve operation.

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Install

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Block Mounted Crankcase Breather


Install the crankcase breather tube to the crankcase breather assembly.

Install the crankcase drain line to the crankcase breather assembly.

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Rocker Lever Cover Mounted Crankcase Breather


NOTE: Make sure the crankcase breather tube or drain line does not contact any high pressure fuel lines.

Install the crankcase breather tube to the crankcase breather assembly.

Install the crankcase drain line to the crankcase breather assembly.

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Install the breather drain line cover, gasket and tube to the cylinder block.

Torque Value:  45  n.m  [33 ft-lb]

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Finishing Steps

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 WARNING 

Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.

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Last Modified:  14-Oct-2009