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
Other Options:
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Open turret hatches and turn on
turret blower. Fire main gun as necessary.
Procedural Steps:
Option 1: Welded patch repair.
1. Use acetylene torch to cut and
remove any burrs or protruding metal
edges from damaged bore evacuator.
2. Clean any blocked gas ports, if
accessible.
3. Measure and record dimensions
of damaged area.
4. Use acetylene torch to cut a
patch from sheet metal 1/4 - to
l/2-inch larger than damaged area.
5. Shape patch to fit curve of bore evacuator.
6. Wire brush bath mating surfaces.
7. Set and secure patch in place over damaged area.
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