TM-9-2320-273-34

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-273-34

CHAPTER 3

REPAIR OF FUEL SYSTEM

3-1. General.

This chapter provides repair information for the fuel tank. All other fuel system repairs at

Direct Support and General Support Maintenance levels are covered in the Engine Technical Manual,

TM 9-2815-222-34.

3-2. Fuel Tank Repair.

Repairs are limited to sheet metal straightening and welding. For repairs of this

type, refer to the following:

a.

Metal Body Repair and Related Operation – FM 43-2

b.

Welding Theory and Application – TM 9-237

3-3. Fuel Tank Construction.

To assist in repairs, observe the following material composition:

a.

Mounting Bracket – Steel, SAE1010-1020 HR P&O #10 Ga (0.1345-inch thick)

b.

Tank and Baffles – Aluminum, 5052H32 or H34 (0.125-inch thick)

c.

Steps – Aluminum, 5052H32 or H34 (0,104-inch thick)

34. Cleaning.

a.

Wire brush all welded areas and remove any existing weld splatter.

b.

Vacuum interior.

3-5.

Testing, After all structural repairs, test tank at 10 psi air pressure with tank submerged in water.

Check for leaks.

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