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
Procedural Steps (Cont):
2. Remove leaf spring assembly from closing
mechanism assembly by driving the retaining
pins from each end.
3. Reassemble springs, placing as many
unbroken springs as possible between
broken springs.
4. Install leaf spring assembly and
retaining pins in breech closing mechanism.
5. Install breech closing mechanism in
breech spring assembly.
6. Adjust spring tension by turning
spring tension adjuster toward breech
end of main gun with spanner wrench
until click is heard.
7. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as
as practicable, repair tank using
standard maintenance procedures.
10-7. GUN DOES NOT FIRE; GUN DOES NOT RETURN TO “BATTERY”
General Information:
If the main gun does not return to
“battery” after firing, the firing circuit will be open
causing a failure to fire from any trigger, switch, or position.
Limitations:
Personnel/Time Required:
●
2 soldier
●
4-10 minutes
10-12
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