ARMY TM 9-2815-254-24 AIR FORCE TO 38G1-94-2 k. Service  engine  coolant  and  lubrication  systems,  refer  to  end  item  maintenance  manual  and  lubrication  order. 3-27.7.  Compression  Check. a. Start engine and allow it to warm up until coolant temperature is above 176°F (80°C). b.  Shut  down  engine. c. Remove glow plug from No. 1 cylinder. d. Connect adapter (J-26999-2) and compression gage (MIL-T-2764) to No. 1 cylinder glow plug hole. e. Turn engine over with starter and record compression gage reading. Standard compression at 200 rpm and at sea level is 441 psi (3038 kPa), with a limit of 327 psi (2254 kPa) f. Repeat steps b through e for each cylinder. g. If compression is less then limit, troubleshoot the engine. 3-28. PISTONS,  CONNECTING  RODS,  AND  CRANKSHAFT 3-28.1.  Removal. a. Remove oil filter, refer to paragraph 3-14.2. b. Remove fuel filter, refer to paragraph 3-9.1. c. Remove starter, refer to paragraph 3-23.1. d. Remove alternator, refer to paragraph 3-24.1. e. Remove water pump, refer to paragraph 3-7.1. f. Remove PCV system, refer to paragraph 3-20.1. g. Remove oil pan, refer to paragraph 3-17.1. h. Remove front gear cover, refer to paragraph 3-25.1. i. Remove idler gear and shaft, refer to paragraph 3-30.1. j. Remove fuel injection pump, refer to paragraph 3-11.1. k. Remove cylinder heed, refer to paragraph 3-27.1. I. Remove crankcase, refer to paragraph 3-29.1. 3-127