Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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Condition
Excessive engine oil
consumption
Possible cause
“Oil pumping” (Oil finding its way into
combustion chambers.)
1. Sticky piston ring
2. Worn piston ring groove and ring
3. Worn pistons or cylinders
Correction
Remove carbon and
replace rings
Replace piston and ring
Replace pistons and
rebore as necessary
Oil leakage along valve stems
1. Defective valve stem oil seals Replace
2. Badly worn valve stem
Replace
2-2. CARBURETOR
Condition Possible cause
I
Correction
Fuel overflow from
carburetor
Float valve worn or dirty with foreign matter Clean or replace
2. Float level set too high Adjust as prescribed
3. Float ruptured and containing some fuel Replace
4. Broken or otherwise defective gasket Replace
5. Loose float chamber securing screws
Retighten
2-3. EXHAUST AND MUFFLER
Condition
Poor muffling
formance
Possible cause
1. Loose exhaust pipe connection
2. Broken muffler gasket
3. Broken manifold, pipe or muffler
4. Exhaust manifold loose in place
5. Interference between body and muffler
Correction
Retighten
Replace
Repair or replace
Retighten
Repair, eliminating any
contact
2-4. CLUTCH
Condition Possible cause
I
Correction
Slipping clutch
Loss of clearance at the tip of release fork
2. Clutch facings dirty with oil
3. Clutch facings excessively worn
4. Weakened diaphragm spring
5. Distorted pressure plate or flywheel surface
6. Improper clutch pedal free travel
Adjust as prescribed
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust and, as necessary,
replace clutch facings
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