TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM9=2815-202-34 4-30. CYLINDER BLOCK END PLATES REPLACEMENT (Cent) b. Cleanlng/inspection (1) Remove allgasket material from end plates (3 and 12). WARNING Dry cleanlng solvent P-D-680 Is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don’t breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point is 1OO”F-138”F (38”-50”C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately. (2) Clean end plates with suitable cleaning solvent. (3) Check plates for nicks, dents, scratches, score marks, and warpage. (4) Inspect screw inserts for cracks and damaged threads. c. Repair (1) (2) If screw insert (9) was removed from front end plate, install new insert by supporting end plate (3) on flat surface and press insert into back of end plate until head on insert seats on end plate. If screw inserts were removed from rear end plate, install new inserts (nine total) by supporting end plate (12) on flat surface and press inserts into end plate until head on insert seats on end plate. Two inserts (15) are pressed from back and seven (16) inserts are pressed from front of end plate. d. Installation (1) Front End Plate (a) 9 3 ///, A II h l/M-fv+ 8 Affix gaskets (6 and 7) to front of cylinder block (8) using non-hardening gasket cement. Also apply coat of non-hardening gasket cement to outer surface of each gasket. 4-118 r’” -.