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

10-16. SLIPRING DEFECTIVE

General Information:

The slipring is the connecting link for transferring electrical power from the hull to the

turret. This procedure gives an expedient to transmit the electrical power past a

defective slipring.

Limitation:

Traversing is limited.

Personnel/Time:

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2 soldiers

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4 hours

Material/Tools:

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Tape

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Soldering iron

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Multimeter or expedient continuity tester.

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Twine or cord

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Solder,

rosin-core

Other Options:

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Replace defective slipring

Assessment Steps:

1. Turn MASTER switch off.

2. Manually traverse the turret to gain access to the battery compartment.

3. Remove slipring cover.

4. Disconnect hull power harness

from the slipring.

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