TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD COOLING SYSTEM SECTION II. Cooling System BDAR 5-4. General. This section describes several procedures which can be used to restore cooling capacity to the vehicle. Other BDAR expedients are given in TM 9-2350-276-BD 5-5. METAL TUBE DAMAGED General Information: Loss of cooling fluid due to defective hose, resulting in engine overheating. When replacement is necessary, and the correct size is not available, a temporary repair may be made by using the 2-1/2 inch in diameter by 4-1/2 inch long hose coupline used throughout the cooling system. Limitations: ● None Personnel/Time Required ● 1 soldier ● 20-30 minutes Materials/Tools: ● Bulk hose, 2-1/2 inch inside diameter ● Hose clamps ● Hacksaw Other Options: ● Refer to TM 9-2350-276-BD Procedural Steps: 1. Cut out a section of the vehicle tube containing the defect. 2. Replace it with the hose coupling. Bulk hose of 2-1/2 inch for longer lengths. 3. Use hose clamps or improvised clamps to tighten splice. in diameter may be used 5-3