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:
2 soldiers
4 hours
Material/Tools:
Tape
Soldering iron
Multimeter or expedient continuity tester.
Twine or cord
Solder,
rosin-core
Other Options:
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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