TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 339 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
15-8. FUEL AND WATER TANK BODIES MAINTENANCE
(Contd)
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
When using steam cleaning equipment, do not come in direct
contact of spray. Burns or severe injury to personnel may result.
CAUTION
When steam cleaning tank body, do not apply steam on rustproofing
unless area needs repair.
NOTE
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Refer to TB 43-0212 for internal cleaning of fuel tank.
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Perform steps 1 through 3 for internal cleaning of water tank.
1. Place steam nozzle in manhole and direct spray within compartment(s) from top to bottom.
2. Wash all sludge and scale down to bottom of each compartment and remove. Rinse inside of each
compartment thoroughly with fresh water,
3. Inspect tank body (1) for damage or rust. Replace tank body (1) if damage or rust on tank body (1) is
excessive and beyond available repair procedures.
4. Inspect frame sills (para. 15-9).
1. Remove and install lashing hooks and data plates in area(s) to be repaired (TM 9-2320-361-20).
2. Remove paint or rust from area(s) to be welded or repaired (TM 9-237).
3. Repair tank body (1) (TM 9-237 and TC 9-510).
4, Paint tank body as necessary (TM 43-0139 and TB 43-0209).
d. Installation
WARNING
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All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.
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Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight of tank body.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
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Use breaker bar to aline body and frame brackets.
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Assistant will help guide tank body during lifting operations.
1. Attach chains to tank body (1).
2. Attach lifting device to chains and install guide lines to tank body (1).
3. Lift tank body (1) off wooden supports and lower onto vehicle frame (2).
4. Remove lifting device from chains. Remove chains from tank body (1).
5. Remove guide lines from lashing hooks (3).
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