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Hino FD FE FF SG FA FB Series Workshop Manual download

1) Purpose and symptoms (theory)
- The blow‑by tube/PCV path vents combustion gases that pass the piston rings from the crankcase back to the intake (or air cleaner). Proper ventilation keeps crankcase pressure near atmospheric and removes moisture/oil vapor.
- Symptoms of a problem: crankcase pressure, oil leaking from seals, oil spraying from breather, blue smoke, excessive oil consumption, poor idle/stumble. These are either caused by excessive blow‑by (worn rings/valves) or by a restriction/failure in the venting path (clogged tube, faulty PCV/oil separator).

2) Locate components (theory + quick practical)
- Identify the crankcase breather/valve cover outlet, the blow‑by tube routing, any oil separator/PCV valve, and where it connects back to the intake or air cleaner. On Hino FD/FE/FF/SG/FA/FB series the breather usually runs from the rocker/cam cover to an oil separator or to the air intake/air cleaner housing.

3) Initial test for positive crankcase pressure (diagnostic step, why)
- With engine warm and idling, disconnect the breather hose at the valve cover and briefly feel for suction or pressure. Proper system usually shows slight vacuum (suction) or near‑atmospheric flow toward the intake; strong positive pressure (blow) indicates excessive blow‑by or blocked venting.
- Why: this distinguishes between a venting restriction (tube/PCV clogged) and excessive combustion gas leakage (internal engine wear). A restriction can produce pressure even if blow‑by is normal.

4) Inspect and remove the blow‑by tube and PCV/oil separator (ordered action + theory)
- Stop engine, allow to cool, then loosen clamps/remove fasteners and take the tube and any oil separator/PCV out. Inspect visually and by smelling: heavy sludge, varnish, sticky oil and carbon indicate a flow restriction. Check for collapsed/melted hoses and broken check‑valves.
- Why: debris or oil sludge in the tube or separator blocks flow, creating crankcase pressure and forcing oil past seals.

5) Clean or replace parts (ordered action + how it fixes)
- Clean metal tubes with solvent and brush; blow out with low‑pressure compressed air from the crankcase side toward the intake side. Replace soft hoses and any PCV valve or separator elements that are clogged, cracked, or the check valve is stuck. Replace clamps and gaskets as needed.
- How this fixes the fault: restoring an open, one‑way vent path lets blow‑by gases be drawn back into the intake for combustion or be vented correctly, removing positive pressure and stopping oil ejection/leaks and many breather‑related smoke issues.

6) Reassembly and leak check (ordered action)
- Reinstall tube/PCV/separator with new seals/clamps, ensuring correct orientation of any check valve. Start engine, check for correct flow direction at the valve cover port (suction or neutral), re‑check for oil leaks and return to normal idle/smoke levels.
- Why: correct reassembly restores the designed pressure balance and sealing; a misassembled or leaking connection recreates the fault.

7) Verify and quantify remaining blow‑by (if problem persists)
- If positive crankcase pressure and heavy blow‑by continue after cleaning/replacing the vent components, perform compression tests and/or leak‑down tests on cylinders. Excessive blow‑by typically means worn piston rings, ring land damage, or worn valve guides/seals.
- Why: cleaning the tube only fixes ventilation problems and blockages. It does not repair internal sealing failures; continued positive pressure indicates combustion gas is bypassing rings/valves.

8) Repair options for excessive internal blow‑by (ordered choices + why)
- If compression/leak‑down confirms ring/cylinder wear: options are piston ring replacement with cylinder honing or reboring and new pistons, or partial engine overhaul depending on wear. If valve guide/seal wear is the cause, service the valve train.
- How these repairs fix the fault: they restore the combustion seal so combustion gases no longer enter the crankcase, eliminating the source of excessive blow‑by rather than only treating the symptom.

Summary (short)
- Sequence: diagnose pressure → remove/inspect blow‑by tube and PCV → clean or replace clogged components → reassemble and retest → if pressure persists, do compression/leak‑down → repair internal engine wear as required.
- Cleaning/replacing the tube/PCV fixes pressure and oil‑breather symptoms caused by vent restrictions. If the root cause is worn rings/valves, ventilating the system only masks the symptom and a mechanical engine repair is required to stop the blow‑by.
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