TM-9-2350-274-BD M109 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-274-BD FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM 4-5. FUEL TANK SUBSTITUTE General Information A fuel tank may become damaged and there is insufficient time to make repairs. The vehicle can however be removed by providing a substitute fuel tank. The tank should be placed in a location to provide a gravity feed fuel flow. Any available container may be used as a substitute fuel tank such as a 55-gallon drum, a large gas, oil or water can, a large wooden barrel, or a cannibalized fuel tank from a disabled jeep or truck. Limitations ● Less fuel available, therefore requiring periodic checks and frequent refueling. Personnel/Time Required ● 2 soldiers ● 1 hour Materials/Tool= ● Drum (55 gallon) ● Large can ● Cannibalized fuel tank ● Long hose ● Rope ● Hose clamps Procedural Steps: 1. Secure a substitute tank to the outside of the vehicle. 2. Remove engine access panel in driver's compartment. 3. Disconnect hose (item 1) from fuel pump check valve. 4. Connect a hose between (item 1) hose and substitute fuel tank. 5. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 4-4