TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS Procedural Steps: 1. Remove damaged turret. 2. To install M48A5 turret on M60 series tank chassis: (See table 10-1 for interchangeability.) a. Modify M48A5 turret platform to accept M60 series tank slip ring. (1) Use cutting torch or saw to cut M48A5 platform slip ring hole to the size of M60 series tank platform slip ring hole. (2) Use new or used slip ring shims or similar material to raise slip ring high enough (approximately one-half to two inches) to accept the shorter M48A5 turret. b. Install turret and connect all connections. 3. To install M60 series turret on M48A5 chassis: (See table 10-1 for interchangeability.) a. Change platform legs. Use shorter legs from damaged M48A5 turret on the M60 series turret. b. After short legs are installed, adjust turret power pack to correct height or redrill mounting brackets for new position. c. Install turret on chassis. d. Make all connections. 4. Check all fluid connections for leakage and electrical connections for proper operation. INTERCHANGEABILITY TABLE 10-1 TURRET CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS M48A5 M60A1 M60A3 M48A5 No rework Step 2 Step 2 1M60A1 Step 3 No rework No rework M60A3 Step 3 No rework No rework 5. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 10-17