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
TM-9-2815-205-24

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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.
Use goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber apron when cleaning parts in carbon
removing compound. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid inhaling fumes and
contact with skin. If compound is splashed on skin, flush with water and wash with
alcohol. Alcohol containing 2 or 3 percent camphor is preferable. If contact with
eyes is made, flush eyes with water and get medical aid immediately. 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.
Clean piston components with cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air. If cleaning solvent does not
remove carbon deposits, use carbon-removing compound which will not harm bushings or tin plate on
piston skirt.
2.
Clean ring grooves in dome with suitable tool or piece of an old compression ring ground to bevel edge.
CAUTION
Do not wire brush or glass bead piston skirt. Skirt is tin plated and wire brushing and glass
beading will remove plating.
3.
Clean inside surfaces of piston dome and skirt. Clean oil drain holes in lower half of piston skirt. Do not
enlarge holes while cleaning them.
CAUTION
Do not use crocus cloth on bushing side of pin. Bushing side requires a polished finish.
4.
Use crocus cloth wet with fuel oil to remove any trace of fretting or corrosion on pin-contacting surface of
connecting rod.
END OF TASK
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