TM-9-2350-238-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
APRIL 1990
TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 23 of 291
TM 9-2350-238-10
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS–CONTINUED
M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE– TOP VIEW, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION DECKS REMOVED
1 POWER PLANT. Power plant consists of a
diesel engine, Allison transmission, and in-
put transfer assembly to provide power to
vehicle.
2
ENGINE. Engine is a Detroit Diesel GMC
series 8V71T turbocharged 8-cylinder,
3
V-type 2-cycle diesel with fuel injectors
and overhead exhaust valves.
RADIATOR. Two radiators are provided to
cool engine. A surge tank is provided to
catch excess coolant and gases.
1-8
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