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

TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 120 of 801

TM 9-2320-273-34

3-10. Removal.

a.

Loosen fuel tank straps. Rotate fuel tank upward until top step restricts any further movement

(fig. 3-6).

b.

Remove bottom step using an electric reciprocating saw or hacksaw. Cut along both sides of the

step as close as possible to the surface of the fuel tank (fig. 3-6).

1.

DRAIN PLUG

2. AIR VENT SCREW

3. FUEL LINE (PICKUP)

4.

FUEL SENDING UNIT

5. FUEL LINE (RETURN)

6. FUEL FILL NECK

7. TOP STEP

8. BOTTOM STEP

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Figure

3-6.

Fuel Tank Step.

CAUTIO N

Fuel tank wall thickness is approximate-

ly .125 in.

(3.17

mm). Extreme care

should be taken when grinding or sanding.

WARNING

Wear proper personal protective equip-

ment when grinding or sanding (safety

goggles/shield),

c.

Remove any existing rough metal or weld spots on fuel tank surface, using a sander with a coarse

grit aluminum oxide disk.

d.

Smooth all sanded surfaces with fine grit aluminum oxide disk.

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