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

NOTE

Remove all plugs from cylinder block except flush mounted dowel pins.

1.

Scrape all gasket material from cylinder block.

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.

2.

Clean inner and outer surfaces of cylinder block with cleaning solvent.

3.

Clean water, air, and oil passages with bore brush. Flush passages with cleaning solvent and blowout with

compressed air.

4.

Dry cylinder block with compressed air.

END OF TASK

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