TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 343 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

3-25. FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT (M275A2) (Contd)

b. Installation

NOTE

Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before

installation.

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Install elbow (17) on fuel tank (16).

Install fuel level sending unit (7) (para. 4-26).

Install fuel pump (19) (in-tank) (para. 3-26).

Install three insulators (13) on fuel tank (16).

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 5.

Aline three insulators (13) with fuel tank hangers (14) and install fuel tank (16) on three fuel tank

hangers (14).

NOTE

Ensure insulators are in place between fuel tank retaining straps

and fuel tank during fuel tank installation.

Install three side retaining straps (11) on fuel tank hangers (14) with three screws (12) and new

locknuts (15).

Connect three side retaining straps (11) to top retaining straps (9) and bracket (20) with three

screws (10) and new locknuts (8).

Connect fuel return tube (5) to elbow (17).

Connect vent tube (2) to elbow (3).

Connect fuel supply tube (4) to elbow (18).

Connect wire (6) to fuel level sending unit (7).

WARNIN G

Some vehicles have two separate wires and connectors. Connecting

wires on wrong terminals may cause fuel to ignite, resulting in

injury to personnel.

Connect connector (1) to fuel pump (19).

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