TM-9-2350-273-BD
M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS
SECTION II. Armament BDAR
10-4. GUN TUBE IS UNSERVICEABLE; RECOVERY VEHICLE NOT AVAILABLE
General Information
This procedure gives instructions for replacing a main gun tube by using another tank
rather than a recovery vehicle to hoist the main gun tube.
Limitation
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None
Personnel/Time Required
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3 soldiers
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2 hours
Materials/Tool*
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Cargo strap (or rope, or cable) capable of withstanding approximately 2500 pounds.
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Sling capable of withstanding approximately 2500 pounds.
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An operable (M 1, or M48/M60).
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Stiff wire (such as a piece cut from a coat hanger) approximately 7 inches long (or 1-
1/2 inch MS90728 screw and two flat washers).
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Wood block approximately 2 feet long.
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Two guide ropes.
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Gun tube wrench (if wrench is not available, it is possible to turn the tube using a
rope or cargo strap and a tanker bar or 2 x 4 wood board).
Other Options:
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Fabricate an A-frame or use a strong tree and vehicle with winch.
Procedural Steps:
CAUTION
The gun tube outer shell can be damaged during handling
operations if it is not removed.
1. Remove operable tank's front gun tube outer shell if applicable.
2. Remove damaged tank's front and rear gun tubes outer shells, if applicable and bore
evacuator.
3. Raise operable tank’s main gun to fully elevated position.
4. Position damaged tank’s main gun slightly below zero degrees elevation.
10-4
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