TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD ENGINE SECTION II. Engine Failure 3-4. ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS General Information Availability of engines may become restricted to those found in damaged vehicles. Basic engines from other vehicles can be modified or configurations rearranged to fit the vehicle needing the engine. The below listed vehicles all use the 6V 53 series engine. Basic engines are the same but manifolds, exhaust or cooling systems require different brackets to fit a particular vehicle. Accessories and brackets must be swapped from the unserviceable vehicle to make the replacement engine fit another application. Limitations ● None Personnel/Time Required ● 3 soldiers ● 2-4 hours Materials/Tools: ● Lift capability Procedural Steps: 1. Remove power pack. 2. Separate engine from power pack. 3. Inspect and change configuration. a. Mounting brackets. b. Exhaust manifolds. c. Air intake horn engine. d. Engine wiring harness. 4. Reconnect engine to power pack. 5. Reinstall power pack. 6. Check operation to confirm performance adequacy. 7. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 3-3