TM-9-2350-260-20-1-2

TANK, COMBAT, FULL TRACKED 105-MM GUN, M60 2350-00-678-5773 (HULL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE VOLUME 2 OF 4, CHAPTERS 5 THRU 9

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TM 9-2350-260-20-1-2

THERMOSTATIC ENGINE OIL COOLER VALVE ASSEMBLY (LEFT AND RIGHT) REPLACEMENT (Sheet 3 of 4)

TEST:

1.

Using ruler, measure overall length of valve (A) at

room temperature.

2.

Write down overall length of valve (A).

3.

Using wire (B), wrap one end tightly around

threads of valve (A).

4.

Place valve (A) in water (C) just so it is covered.

Let free end of wire (B) hang over edge of container.

5.

Slowly increase temperature of water.

6.

Using free end of wire (B), take valve out of water when water begins to boil.

7.

Using ruler, immediately measure overall length of valve (A).

8.

Write down overall length of valve (A).

9.

Compare measurements written down when cool to the touch and at heated temperatures.

NOTE

After heating, valve length must have increased by 1/4 inch minimum.

If valve

length increased less than 1/4 inch, throw valve away.

Obtain new valve and

repeat test.

If new valve passes test install it.

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi.

Use only with

effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves,

etc.).

10.

Using low-pressure compressed air, dry valve.

Go on to Sheet 4

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