TM-9-2815-205-24 Technical Manual for M113 Engine 6V53 6V53T Download
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CLEANING WARNING Use Tech Solv 340 only with adequate ventilation. Vapors in high concentrations are anesthetic and dangerous to life. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do not take internally. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to personnel. NOTE Do not clean oil cooler if engine or transmission has had metal particles enter oil system. Instead, replace oil cooler. 1. Oil Coolers - Oil Side: Pump Tech Solv 340 solution through oil cooler to remove carbon and sludge. WARNING Cleaning solvent is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves; use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes; and do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using cleaning solvent. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to personnel. 2. If oil passages are badly clogged, pump cleaning solvent through oil cooler and flush thoroughly with clean, hot water. WARNING Coolant system cleaning solution contains acid. Wear protective goggles and equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Always pour acid into water. Water poured into acid will spatter the acid. If contact is made, flush area with water and seek medical aid immediately. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. 3. Oil Coolers - Water Side: Mix a solution composed of one-fifth hydrochloric acid and four-fifths water. Add 0.5 pound (0.22 Kg) of oxalic acid for each 2.5 gallons (9.4 L) of solution. 4. Immerse oil coolers in solution. 5. Watch cleaning process carefully. Remove oil coolers from solution when bubbling stops (usually 30 to 60 seconds). 6. Flush oil coolers in clean hot water. 7. After cleaning oil cooler, dip in light oil. TM 9-2815-205-24 0021 0021-5