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'd)
8. Using girth wrench, turn tube
clockwise one-eight turn or to lock
position mark on shield.
9. Replace holding pin.
10. Reinstall heat shields.
11. Record BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable,
repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
10-13. TURRET POWER PACK DAMAGE
General Information
A hole can be cut in the turret floor to reduce the time required (normally 4 hours) to
replace a damaged or inoperative turret power pack.
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required:
2 soldiers
1 hour
Materials/Tools:
Acetylene torch
Wood blocks
Replacement
motor
Procedural Steps:
1. Traverse the turret so that the power pack is not over the battery compartment.
WARNING
Ensure area to be cut is free of grease, oil and hydraulic fluid by
flushing with water.
Hydraulic fluid is extremely flammable and may
cause serious injury to personnel if ignited.
2. Using a torch cut a hole in the turret floor slightly larger than the power pack
motor, directly below power pack.
3. Replace damaged or failed motor by using the following procedures:
a. Turn turret to driver’s access. This is the only position where the motor can
be removed.
b. Place wood blocks under motor to support it.
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