TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD ENGINE Limitations: ● Reduced lubrication will limit engine life. Personnel/Time Required: ● 1 soldier ● 10 minutes Materials/Tools: ● Cooking oil ● Diesel fuel ● Hydraulic fluid ● Used oil Other Options: ● Drain oil from transmission or a hydraulic system and add oil to engine crankcase to bring oil level to at least the ADD OIL mark on gage. WARNING Do not mix gasoline with lubricating oil. Gasoline provides no lubrication and could cause an explosion in the crankcase or create a fire hazard. Procedural Steps: 1. Fill the engine crankcase at least to the ADD OIL mark with any available lubricating oil. 2. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 3-13. OIL COOLER DAMAGE General Information: Abnormal oil pressure due to a plugged or damaged oil cooler. Operating engine without oil cooling will cause engine overheating leading to engine failure. Limitations: ● Self recovery is possible but requires slow speed operation, monitoring of oil temperatures and frequent stops for engine cooling. Personnel/Time Required ● 3 soldiers ● 3 hrs Other Options: ● Continue operations; monitor oil temperature and level. 3-11