TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM9-2815-202-34 NOTE ● Model 7083-7395 contains four bolts (33), four flat washers (34), two cover plates (35), and two gaskets (36) per head and no cover plate on inboard rear corner. ● Model 7083-7398 contains six bolts (33), six flat washers (34), three cover plates (16) (17) (18) (35), and three gaskets (36) per head. Install gaskets (36), cover plates (35), flat washers (34), and bolts (33) to remaining corners of cylinder head. Torque bolts to 7-9 Ib-ft (10-12 N-m). If necessary, install support bracket (37), two Iockwashers (39), and two bolts (38) to right cylinder head. Torque bolts to 30-35 Ib-ft (41-47 N-m). Install sixteen exhaust valves as follows: (a) Position cylinder head on its side. Lubricate valve stems with sulphurized oil (E.P. type) and slide valves (32) all the way into guides (70). NOTE With used valves, install valves in their original location. (b) Install lower spring seat (31 ), valve spring (28), and upper spring seat (30) over valve stem. CAUTION Avoid scoring valve stem with valve seat when compressing spring. (c) Using valve spring compressor (27), compress valve spring (28) and install two piece tapered valve locks (29). (d) Release pressure on valve spring compressor (27) and remove tool. (e) Repeat steps (a) thru (d) for remaining valves. (f) Support cylinder head on wood blocks at both ends (right side up). Give end of valve stems a sharp tap with soft-headed hammer to seat valve locks (29). 4-207