PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-622
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 622
SEPTEMBER 2004
T
here are two wrong ways and a right way to close the 15 drain plugs on the hull of
your Stryker.
Wrong Way #1:
Some crewmen close them loosely. But that lets the plugs vibrate
loose. They hang below the hull and are knocked off by rocks and brush. Your
Stryker will be a little waterlogged the next time you have to ford.
Wrong Way #2:
Other crewmen like to close ‘em up tight. That way, they reason,
they’ll never have to worry about a plug coming loose in the field. These crewmen
are easy to spot. They’re the ones who are red-faced with effort as they try to remove
the plugs.
Right Way:
The important thing to remember is to use anti-seize compound, NSN
8030-00-286-5453, on the threads before installing the plugs. That lets you tighten
the plugs enough to keep them from vibrating loose, but makes them easier to
loosen when you need to.
PS 622
SEP 04
3
Stryker…
Spare the Rod,
Spoil the Steering
D
rivers, your Stryker is strong and rugged. But even it has a few soft spots.
Take the steering dampers, for example. The dampers are like mini shock
absorbers that act as a stabilizer for the steering system. Without ‘em, the steering
column can shake enough to loosen your fillings.
Since the rod on each damper is only about 1/4-in thick, rough terrain, rocks, and
heavy brush can take a toll. So you need to crawl under your Stryker to visually
inspect them. Look for a bent or broken rod or evidence of oil on the rod that could
indicate a leaking wiper seal. Report any problems to your mechanic.
PS 622
Stryker…
Make sure you
put the compound
on the plug’s
threads
and
on the threaded
portion of
the hull.
That way, all
the threads are
coated and the
plugs won’t stick.
Apply
anti-seize
compound
here…
…and here
Check steering damper rod for bends, breaks, or oil leakage
the st-
steering k-kuh-
column was
sh-shaking like
k-kuh-crazy!
hmmm…
sounds t’me
like you’ve got
a problem with
the steering
dampers!
I-I-I
d-Don’t
get it!
hey!
where’s
all this water
coming from!?
if only they’d
installed my
drain plugs
right!
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11:20 AM
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