TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

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TM 9-2350-358-BD
5-13.
FUEL LINE (LOW PRESSURE) RUPTURE - CONTINUED
Option 4:
Patching large metal lines:
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required:
1 soldier
0.5 - 1.0 hour
Materials/Tools:
Rubber sheet (tire inner tube, or similar material) (scavenge from available source)
Wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C)
Sealant (item 55 or 2, Appendix C)
Thin sheet metal (coffee can, or similar material) (scavenge from available source)
References:
TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1
TM 9-2350-314-34-1
TM 9-2815-202-34
Procedural Steps:
1.
Smooth damaged areas to remove rough edges.
2.
Clean dirt and oil from damaged area.
3.
Cut a metal patch from sheet metal.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can
burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are
harmful to skin and clothing.
To avoid injury or
death, keep away from open fire and use In well-
ventilated area.
If adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound
gets
on
skin
or
clothing,
wash
immediately with soap and water.
Coat the metal
patch and tubing with sealant and place over
damaged area.
4.
Coat the metal patch and tubing with sealant and place over damaged area.
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