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
ENGINE
Limitations:
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Reduced lubrication will limit engine life.
Personnel/Time Required:
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1 soldier
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10 minutes
Materials/Tools:
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Cooking oil
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Diesel fuel
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Hydraulic fluid
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Used oil
Other Options:
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Drain oil from transmission or a hydraulic system and
add oil to
engine crankcase to
bring oil level to at least the ADD OIL mark on gage.
WARNING
Do not mix gasoline with lubricating oil. Gasoline provides no
lubrication and
could
cause an explosion in the crankcase or create a
fire hazard.
Procedural Steps:
1. Fill the engine crankcase at least to the ADD OIL mark with any available
lubricating oil.
2. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
3-13. OIL COOLER DAMAGE
General Information:
Abnormal oil pressure due to a plugged or damaged oil cooler. Operating engine
without oil cooling will cause engine overheating leading to engine failure.
Limitations:
●
Self recovery is possible but requires slow speed operation, monitoring of oil
temperatures and frequent stops for engine cooling.
Personnel/Time Required
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3
soldiers
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3 hrs
Other Options:
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Continue operations; monitor oil temperature and level.
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