TM-9-2350-358-BD
HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 149 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
6-9.
RADIATOR LEAKING - CONTINUED
5.
Scrape or rough up the damaged surface.
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 it in well-
ventilated area.
If adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound
gets
on
skin
or
clothing,
wash
immediately with soap and water.
6.
Mix epoxy according to kit instructions and fill the hole with the mixture.
Work the epoxy well into the crack.
7.
Allow the epoxy to cure.
A heat lamp will speed the curing.
8.
Reinstall coolant and check for leaks.
9.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 3:
Core Punctured
Limitations:
Possible reduced cooling
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
0.5-1.0 hour
Materials/Tools:
•
Side cutters (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C)
•
Epoxy, adhesive or solder (item 2 or 58, Appendix C)
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