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 841 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

12-38. GATE VALVE REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

M49A2C, M50A2, M50A3

MATERIALS/PARTS

Eight locknuts

Two gaskets

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working on fuel

tank trucks.

WARNIN G

Do not perform this procedure while smoking or within 50 feet of

sparks or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode easily,

causing injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.

NOTE

Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.

Both gate valves are removed the same way.

1. Remove four locknuts (9), screws (7), cover (6), and gasket (8) from gate valve (1). Discard

locknuts (9) and gasket (8). Remove gasket remains from mating surfaces.

2. Remove four locknuts (2), screws (5), valve (1), and gasket (4) from manifold flange (3). Discard

locknuts (2) and gasket (4). Remove gasket remains from mating surfaces.

1. Install new gasket (4) and valve (1) on manifold flange (3) with four screws (5) and new locknuts (2).

2. Install new gasket (8) and cover (6) on valve (1) with four screws (7) and new locknuts (9).

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