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
CHAPTER 3
BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER
AND SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED.
SECTION I. General
3-1. General.
a. The M48/M60 Series tanks are powered by a V-12 air cooled, compression ignition,
(diesel) turbosupercharged engine, AVDS-1790 2A or 2D. Engine damage can be
detected by several different methods.
(1) abnormal oil pressure or temperature readings or warning lights,
(2) abnormal noises,
(3) abnormal amounts or coloration of exhaust smoke,
(4) sudden loss of power or excessive fuel consumption.
b. This chapter gives various expedient fixes which can restore the tanks mobility in
event of engine system failure.
3-2. Assessment Procedure
mage found to
-Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section III or 5
-Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section VI or Chapter 4
-Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . Section IV
-Air Intake/Exhaust System Section III and IV
Will not Start
-Check Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . Section VI or Chapter 4
-Check Air Intake/
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section III and IV
-Check Starting System . . . . . . Chapter 6
3-1
ENGINE
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