TM 9-2815-205-34
3-60. OIL FILTER ADAPTOR REPAIR
This task covers: a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Assembly
lNITIAL SETUP
MODELS
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES
All
Oil, fuel (App C, Item 27)
TOOLS AND SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool kit, general mechanics (App B, Item 107)
Tester, spring (App B, Item 103)
a. Disassembly
WARNING
Spring is under compression. Wear eye protection and use care when removing
spring. injury to personnel may result from possible airborne parts.
Remove screw (1), retainer (2), spring (3), and bypass valve (4) from adapter (5).
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c.
WARNING
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.)
(1) Clean parts with fuel oil and dry with compressed air.
(2) Inspect all parts for damage and excessive wear and replace as necessary.
(3) Using a spring tester, check bypass spring (3) load. At 1.02 inches, minimum compression
load must be 13.5 pounds. Replace as necessary.
Assembly
Install bypass valve (4), spring (3), retainer (2), and screw (1) in adapter (5). Tighten screw
securely.
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