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
3-17. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
HOUSING DAMAGE
General Information:
Small cracks or holes may develop in a cylinder block or transmission housing due to
vibrations or severe shock forces like mine explosions. Any battle damage to the power
pack should be assessed by the MT.
Limitations:
Degraded reliability
Personnel/Time Required:
3 soldiers
12-24 hours
Materials/Tools:
Oxy-Acetylene torch for brazing
Bulk issue fiberglass or epoxy kit
TIG or MIG welding gun for aluminum
Permatex, any grade
Lift capability
Other Options:
Continue operations.
Procedural Steps:
1. Remove power pack when required.
2. Clean damaged area.
3. Fill small cracks or holes in low stress areas either with permatex, fiberglass, or
epoxy.
4. Many cracks and holes in stress areas can be repaired by a TIG or MIG welding gun
for aluminum, but precautions must be taken to prevent the housing from warping. Iron
castings can be brazed using an oxy-acetylene torch.
5. Re-install power pack.
6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
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