TM 9-2815-205-34
(7) Immerse cylinder block in a tank of water heated to 180-200°F (82-93°C) for twenty minutes.
Wear safety glasses when working on air system components. Make certain air
pressure is fully vented before disassembly. Sudden release of air pressure can
throw debris resulting in serious personal injury. Injury to eyes and inner ears
can result from failure to properly vent block before disassembly.
(8) Apply 40 PSI (276 kPa) air pressure to water jacket and observe water in tank for bubbles
which indicates a crack or leak in block. Replace block if cracked.
(9) After completing pressure test, release air pressure and remove block from water tank.
Remove plates, seals, liners, sleeves, and gaskets from cylinder block.
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 PSI. Use only
with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield,
gloves, etc.)
(10) Blow out all passages in block with compressed air.
(11) Dry cylinder liners with compressed air and coat them with lubricating oil to prevent from
rusting.
END OF TASK
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE
Para Description
3-53 Install crankshaft.
3-50 Install cylinder kits.
3-253(3-254 blank)
WARNING
WARNING