Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1076

I - 86 5.2L ENGINE
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C L E A N I N G A N D
INSPECTION (Continued)
oil-from-filter passages (Fig. 68). Improper installa­
tion or plug missing could cause erratic, low, or no oil
pressure.
The oil plug must come out the bottom. Use flat
dowel, down the oil pressure sending unit hole from
the top, to remove oil plug.
(1) Remove oil pressure sending unit from back of
block.
(2) Insert a 3.175 mm (1/8 in.) finish wire, or
equivalent, into passage.
(3) Plug should be 190.0 to 195.2 mm (7-1/2 to
7-11/16 in.) from machined surface of block (Fig. 68).
I f plug is too high, use a suitable flat dowel to posi­
tion properly.
(4) I f plug is too low, remove oil pan and No. 4
main bearing cap. Use suitable flat dowel to position
properly. Coat outside diameter of plug with Mopar
Stud and Bearing Mount Adhesive, or equivalent.
Plug should be 54.0 to 57.7 mm (2-1/8 to 2-5/16 in.)
from bottom of the block.
R I G H T O I L G A L L E R Y
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O I L T O F I L T E R
C R A N K S H A F T F R O M O I L P U M P
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Fig. 68 Oil Line Plug