PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-586
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 586
SEPTEMBER 2001
PS 586
SEP 01
11
M
ost mechanics wear the results of
their close encounters with balky elec-
trical connectors. They’re called scars.
The scars come from trying to
remove connectors that are so close to a
fender, firewall or other obstruction that
you can’t get a good grip on them.
So some “persuasion” is used, which
is not kind to mechanics or connectors.
Save yourself some scars and new
connectors by using a spanner wrench
or plier wrench to remove those hard-
to-get-at connectors.
If the connectors are cannon plugs,
the
3
∕
4
-in to 2-in spanner wrench found
in the General Mechanic’s tool set or in
the No. 1 Common shop set works just
fine.
If the connectors are any other style,
and you cannot loosen them by hand,
use the curved jaw plier wrench found
in the new General Mechanic’s tool set,
SC 5180-95-B47.
Never use more grip than needed or
you could damage the connector.
Once you have the connectors off,
clean them with spray cleaner, NSN
2640-00-138-8324, to keep them from
sticking next time.
PS 586
SEP 01
10
Tactical Vehicles. . .
TB 9-2300-405-14,
Mandatory Brake
Hose Inspection,
and Replacement
—
Tactical Vehicles,
has the info.
Reposition the hose if
it's still serviceable.
Semiannually, eyeball the
brake hoses where they
run close to the frame.
Look for wear, pinching
or a cramped position.
Have your mechanic
replace any hose that
is cracked, scraped,
crimped or worn down
to the first ply of fabric
in the outer casing.
I’m
ready for
anything
now!
So
are
we!
TB 9-2300-405-14
Operators,
your truck's tech
manual says to
check the flexible
hydraulic brake
hoses during
PMCS.
Problem is, the
manual doesn't say
how to check 'em
or what to look
for. So here's
how and what…
Mandatory
Brake Hose
Inspection, and
Replacement—
Tactical Vehicles
Electrical Connectors.
..
586. 10-11 (C)
8/7/01
7:07 PM
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