PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-452

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 452

JULY 1990
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-452 - Page 40 of 47
Dear Editor,
Leaking fuel hoses and vapor locks stop the M3A4 smoking
cold turkey. We've come up with a couple of tips to help the
generator±s smoking habit²
Fuel leaks at the fuel sediment bowl and the carburetor² To
stop those leaks³ dIsconn´t the hose³ the carburetor and fuel
sµiment bowl² Wrap ant/seize tape³ NSN 8030-00-889-3535
around the conn´tions² Put the hose back·
When it's real hot¸above
¹Fºthe M3A4 develops a
vapor lock in the fuel »ine²
We've found if you space
thRe wooden clothes pins
along the fuel »Ine they can
help stop vapor »ocks²
SGT Mickey L² Humble
Ft Polk³
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