TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM 9-2815-202-34 1-8. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS a. Water Pump. Mounted on the front engine cover and driven by a right camshaft gear. It circulates coolant through the cylinder block, cylinder heads, and oil cooler. b. Governor. Mounted on the front end of the blower and driven by a blower rotor. It is used to control the idle and maximum engine operating speeds. c. Oil Pan. Mounted on the bottom of the cylinder block. It provides a reservoir for engine oil. d. Valve Rocker Covers. Encloses the valve and injector rocker arm mechanisms located on top of cylinder heads. e. Starter. Mounted on left side of flywheel housing. It is an electric starter and engages the flywheel ring gear. f. Flywheel. Mounted on the rear of the crankshaft. It is used to provide true alinement of transmission flex plate. g. Oil Cooler. Mounted on lower right side of engine block. It uses engine coolant to cool engine and transmission oil. Change 1 1-5