TB-9-2320-279-13-P-3

TECHNICAL BULLETIN; TANKER ARMOR MODULE KIT

OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS)

JANUARY 2007

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Coat check valve (14) with pipe thread sealing compound and install on elbow (11).

Coat drain plug (15) with pipe thread sealing compound and install plug in fuel tank (13).

Some models of fuel tanks contain a socket head pipe plug.

Coat socket head pipe plug (15.1) with pipe thread sealing compound and install plug in fuel tank (13).

Coat liners on straps (2) and brackets (4) with a soap solution.

Raise fuel tank (13) with suitable lifting device and position fuel tank on fuel tank brackets (4).

Install

three nuts (15) loosely on three tee bolts (16).

Adjust fuel tank (13) with fuel tank brackets (4) so fuel lines will reach elbows.

Tighten nuts (15) to 50 lb-ft. (67.8 N

x

m).

Tap strap (2) with a mallet and check torque on nuts (15).

Repeat step (14) until nuts (15) remain at 50 lb-ft. (67.8 N

x

m).

Install fuel strainer (17) and tank cap (18).