TM 9-2320-260-20
14-24. ALCOHOL EVAPORATOR REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
MATERIALS/PARTS
Three locknuts
Lockwasher
O-ring
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 30)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
• Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
• Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-260-10).
• Radiator removed (para. 3-50).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working with
open fuel lines.
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
WARNING
Alcohol used in alcohol evaporator is flammable, poisonous, and
explosive. Do not smoke when adding fluid and do not drink fluid.
Failure to observe warning will result in injury or death.
a. Removal
1. Remove jar (8) and O-ring (6) from evaporator body (5). Discard O-ring (6).
2. Disconnect tube (15) from elbows (1) and (3).
3. Remove three locknuts (7), screws (4), and evaporator body (5) from bracket (13). Discard
locknuts (7).
4. Remove elbows (3) and (1) from evaporator body (5) and air compressor (2).
5. Remove nut (10), lockwasher (11), screw (14), bracket (13), and headlight bracket support (12)
from left fender (9). Discard lockwasher (11).
b. Installation
1. Apply antiseize tape to male threads of elbows (1) and (3) and jar (8).
2. Install headlight bracket support (12) and bracket (13) on left fender (9) with screw (14), new
lockwasher (11), and nut (10).
3. Install elbows (3) and (1) on evaporator body (5) and air compressor (2).
4. Install evaporator body (5) on bracket (13) with three screws (4) and new locknuts (7).
5. Connect tube (15) to elbows (1) and (3).
6. Install new O-ring (6) and jar (8) on evaporator body (5).
14-48