TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM SECTION IV. Fuel Lines And Valves 4-8. General. Any fix which will stop leaks or by-pass a blocked line is acceptable. Metal and rubber line repairs are covered in TM 9-2350-276-BD. 4-9. FUEL LINE FROZEN General Information: Engine will not start because of frozen fuel lines. Diesel fuel may accumulate water by condensation causing a freezing problem during cold weather. Fuel tanks should be checked for water. Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: 2 soldiers 30 to 60 minutes Materials/Tools: Air duct tubing Other Options: Use a Herman Nelson heater to warm the lines. Use another vehicle’s exhaust to heat the lines. Procedural Steps: 1. Disconnect heater air duct tubing at personnel heater. 2. Route a long duct or connect a series of short ducts long enough to reach the frozen area. 3. Start personnel heater and heat the frozen lines. 4. Attempt to start engine, 5. After the engine starts, purge water from fuel system. 6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 4-8