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6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

FEBRUARY 2013

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CLEANING

WARNING

Cleaning solvent is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves;

use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes; and

do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using

cleaning solvent. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to

personnel.

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 PSI (207 kPa). Use

only with protective equipment (goggles, face shield, gloves, etc.). Failure to

comply may result in injury to personnel.

CAUTION

Do not use a caustic solution to clean turbocharger. Do not use wire brush or steel blade

scraper to clean parts. Such cleaning will damage finished surfaces of turbocharger.

NOTE

Before cleaning, inspect parts for signs of burning, rubbing, or other damage which

might not be evident after cleaning.

Ensure compressor and turbine wheel blades are thoroughly clean. Deposits left

on blades will affect balance of rotating assembly.

1.

Soak all parts in cleaning solvent for 25 minutes.

2.

After soaking, use a stiff bristle brush to remove all dirt particles.

3.

Using compressed air, dry all parts thoroughly.

4.

Clean all internal cavities and oil passages in center housing thoroughly with compressed air.

5.

Clean oil passage in center housing thrust plate with compressed air.

CAUTION

When polishing surfaces, use silicone carbide abrasive cloth for aluminum parts and

crocus cloth for steel parts.

6.

Minor surface damage of non-bearing surfaces may be burnished or polished away.

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