TM-9-2320-272-24-1

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 4

JUNE 1998

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TM 9-2320-272-24-1

3-36. ETHER THERMAL CLOSE VALVE AND BUSHING REPLACEMENT

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

All

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-272-10

TOOLS

TM 9-2320-272-24P

General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

MATERIALS/PARTS

l

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).

Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 72)

l

Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-272-10).

NOTE

Tag tubes for installation.

1.

Disconnect thermal close ether supply tube (3) and atomizer ether supply tube (1) from adapters (2)

on thermal close valve (6).

2.

Remove thermal close valve (6) from adapter bushing (5).

3.

Remove adapter bushing (5) from water manifold (4).

NOTE

Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before

installation.

1.

Install adapter bushing (5) in water manifold (4).

2.

Install thermal close valve (6) in bushing (5).

3.

Connect atomizer ether supply tube (1) and thermal close ether supply tube (3) to adapters (2) on

thermal close valve (6).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Start engine (TM 9-2320-272-10) and check for coolant leaks around thermal close

valve and adapter bushing.

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