TM 5-3825-229-14&P
6-16. UPPER KING PIN PLATE (cont)
a.
Removal (cont).
(5) Remove upper king pin plate from beneath tank.
b.
Installation.
(1) Be sure that water distributor tank is level. Adjust level of tank with landing legs if necessary.
(2) Use a forklift truck or jackstands to position the new upper king pin plate into position beneath
tank.
(3) Raise upper king pin plate up to tank. Position plate to be sure that king pin is directly in line
with centerline of tank.
(4) When properly positioned, center of king pin must be 22 inches (559 mm) from front seam
of tank.
(5) After king pin plate is properly positioned in relation to tank, check to be sure that tank and
king pin plate are level.
(6) Using standard steel welding rod, weld the upper king pin plate to the tank shelf and tank
pads.
Removing and Installing Upper King Pin Plate
(7) Refer to TM 43-0139 and clean the repaired area. Prime paint the area with CARC paint (MIL-
C-461 68).
(8) Drain water from tank (para. 2-21).
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