TM-9-2815-205-24

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.

1.

Soak camshafts in cleaning solvent. Run brush through oil gallery to remove sludge or foreign material.

Clean exterior of camshaft. Blow out oil gallery and oil holes with compressed air.

2.

Clean gears, thrust washers, gear hub, and related parts with fuel oil. Dry with compressed air.

END OF TASK

INSPECTION-ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION CRITERIA

1.

Check camshaft keyways and threads for damage.

2.

Inspect camshaft journals and lobes for wear and scoring. Check wear of camshaft lobes as follows:

a.

Measure flat on cam lobes (Figure 6, Item 31) with thickness gages (Figure 6, Item 30)

and straight edge (Figure 6, Item 32).

30

31

32

MAINT_345A

Figure 6.

Camshaft Lobe Wear.

b.

Replace camshaft if flats are worn more than 0.003 inch (0.076 mm).

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