TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD ENGINE SECTION IV. Engine Exhaust Systems 3-8. General. The engine exhaust system is the exhaust manifold, header pipes, muffler and other exhaust ducts. Since these engines are turbocharged, the exhaust gases are also routed through the turbocharger. Fig 3-3. M48/M60 Exhaust Systems. 3-9. EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGE General Information: To repair holes or cracks in the exhaust system, cans or similar metal items can be cut and bent to cover holes. A source for the large clamps needed is the generator air ducting system of a nonrepairable vehicle. Air ducting is needed to cool the generator/alternator. Avoid using the clamp from the tank under repair because if the cooling is disabled, the generator/alternator could be damaged. Limitations: o Some loss of power at high operating speeds. Generator/Alternator damage if cooling duct is incomplete. Personnel/Time Required o 2 soldiers o less than 2 hours 3-7