TM-9-2320-279-20-1

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1 OF 3

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TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Engine Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

3-8. ENGINE OIL SAMPLING VALVE AND FITTINGS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.

This task covers:

a. Engine Oil Sampling Valve and Fittings

Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Engine Oil Sampling Valve and Fittings

Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Models

References

All

None

Test Equipment

None

Special Tools

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

TM 9-2320-279-10 Left side engine panel

removed.

Supplies

Compound, sealing, pipe thread,

Item

18,

Appendix C

Special Environmental Conditions

None

Personnel Required

MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic

General Safety Instructions

None

NOTE

There are two kinds of sampling valves.

Both are removed and installed the same

way.

a.

Engine Oil Sampling Valves and Fittings

Removal.

Remove valve (1) and elbow (2) from

oil sending unit (3).

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing

compounds can burn easily, can give off

harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin

and clothing. To avoid injury or death,

keep away from open fire and use in

well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent,

or sealing compound gets on skin or

clothing, wash immediately with soap and

water.

b.

Engine Oil Sampling Valve and Fittings

Installation.

Apply pipe thread sealing

compound and install elbow (2) and valve (1) in

oil sending unit (3).

c.

Follow-on Maintenance.

Install left side engine panel (TM 9-2320-279-10).

END OF TASK

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