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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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:

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None

Personnel/Time Required:

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2 soldiers

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1 hour

Materials/Tools:

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Acetylene torch

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Wood blocks

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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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