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:
1. Remove damaged turret.
2. To install M48A5 turret on M60 series tank chassis: (See table 10-1 for
interchangeability.)
a. Modify M48A5 turret platform to accept M60 series tank slip ring.
(1) Use cutting torch or saw to cut M48A5 platform slip ring hole to the size of
M60 series tank platform slip ring hole.
(2) Use new or used slip ring shims or similar material to raise slip ring high
enough (approximately one-half to two inches) to accept the shorter M48A5 turret.
b. Install turret and connect all connections.
3. To install M60 series turret on M48A5 chassis: (See table 10-1 for
interchangeability.)
a. Change platform legs. Use shorter legs from damaged M48A5 turret on the M60
series turret.
b. After short legs are installed, adjust turret power pack to correct height or
redrill mounting brackets for new position.
c. Install turret on chassis.
d. Make all connections.
4. Check all fluid connections for leakage and electrical connections for proper
operation.
INTERCHANGEABILITY TABLE 10-1
TURRET
CHASSIS
CHASSIS
CHASSIS
M48A5
M60A1
M60A3
M48A5
No rework
Step 2
Step 2
1M60A1
Step 3
No rework
No rework
M60A3
Step 3
No rework
No rework
5. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is completed, as soon as practicable,
repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
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