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

FUEL RETURN HOSE (LEFT FUEL TANK) REPLACEMENT (Sheet 2 of 2)

REMOVAL:

1.

Using 1-1/4 inch wrench to hold fitting (A), use 1-

1/2 inch wrench and loosen fitting (B) from elbow

(C).

2.

Using 1-3/8 inch wrench, loosen fitting (D) from

fuel tank (E).

3.

Carefully remove hose (F) from elbow (C) and fuel

tank (E).

INSTALLATION:

CAUTION

Make sure that drain plugs of both

fuel tanks are correctly sealed.

1.

Lightly coat threads of each hose end fitting with

sealing compound (Item 24, Appendix D).

2.

Position hose (A) onto elbow (B) and fuel tank

mount (C).

3.

Using 1-3/8 inch wrench, tighten fitting (D) to fuel

tank mount (C).

4.

Using 1-1/4 inch wrench to hold fitting (E), use

1-1/2 inch wrench and tighten fitting (F) to elbow

(B).

5.

Install engine fuel return hose (page 7-227).

6.

Ground hop engine (page 5-54).

7.

Allow engine to run for a brief time while checking

for leaks.

If a leak is detected, stop engine and

tighten fittings.

8.

Disconnect ground hop kit (page 5-67).

9.

Install 2A powerplant (page 5-14) or 2D

powerplant (page 5-40).

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