TM-9-2350-274-BD
M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1984
TM-9-2350-274-BD - Page 64 of 219
TM 9-2350-274-BD
ENGINE
3-10. OIL PAN HOLES
General Information
Oil pan leaks will be detected by oil in the engine compartment, low oil level and a
possible lowering of the oil pressure.
The powerpack must be removed to inspect the
extent of the damage and to make repairs.
Repairs are normally made by welding the
oil pan, but if welding equipment is not available, and the hole is small, a repair may
still be made using this procedure. After this repair has been made, frequent
inspections will be required.
Limitations:
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None
Personnel/Time Required:
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3 soldiers
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2 hours
Material/Tools
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Sandpaper
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Epoxy
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Wood
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Sheet metal screws
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Leather boot
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Rubber from tire or tube
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Lift capability
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Large diameter washer
Other Options
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Weld oil pan if welding equipment is available.
Procedural Steps
1. Remove powerpack.
2. Locate leak.
3. Clean area around holes
with sandpaper.
4. Fill holes with available material,
such as self-tapping sheet metal screw and
cover with a quick drying epoxy plastic or
force a sheet metal screw through a makeshift
washer (leather or rubber). Use a washer
to back up the rubber or leather, if available.
Install into hole. Tighten securely.
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