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
FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
SECTION III. Fuel Pumps
4-6. General .
Engine will not start, no fuel to injector pump.
The in-tank fuel pumps are generally
interchangeable between combat vehicles.
The difference is in the bracketry used to
mount the pump in the fuel tanks. The electrical pump unit can be removed and used on
the brackets to fit the M48/M60 series tank.
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General Information:
Engine will not start, no fuel to injector pump.
Install a substitute fuel pump. The
in-tank fuel pumps are generally interchangeable between combat vehicles.
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required:
2 soldiers
3 hours
Materials/Tools:
In-tank fuel pump from any of the following
- 2-1/2 ton truck
- 5 ton truck
- M109/Ml 10 SP Howitzer
- M 1 tank
Other Options:
l Use the heater’s fuel pump to provide fuel to the engine.
Procedural Steps:
NOTE
If engine stops, check fuel valve to assure
valve is in “BOTH” position. If fuel flow valve
is in “BOTH” position, both pumps have failed.
Only one fuel pump is needed to supply fuel to
the engine with fuel flow valve in “BOTH” postion.
1. Gain access to left or right engine compartment (in-tank) fuel pump mounting cover
assembly that has defective fuel pump.
2. Remove fuel pump cover assembly with attached defective fuel pump. Remove
defective pump from cover assembly.
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