TM 5-3895-370-14&P
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BITUMINOUS PIPES, VALVES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Tool kit, general mechanic's: automotive
Compound, sealing (item 17, Appendix E)
Gaskets (3)
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
locknuts (6)
repair: organizational maintenance supplemental
no. 1, less power
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Wheels chocked.
repair: organizational maintenance common
Para 2-10
Jackstand lowered.
no. 1, less power
Para 4-120
Bituminous pipe heat
shields removed.
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Para 4-156
Gage panel support
repair: field maintenance, supplemental no. 1,
removed.
less power
General Safety Instructions
Bituminous piping retain extreme heat when in
operation. Allow time for cooling before
performing procedure.
NOTE
·
The vehicle is equipped with similar bituminous pipes, hoses, and fittings. The
following procedure covers removal and installation of these types of
bituminous pipes, hoses, valves, and fittings. This procedure will apply to all
bituminous pipes, hoses, and fittings installed on vehicle.
·
This procedure is for reference only to show location of hoses and fittings
used on vehicle. It will never be necessary to remove all bituminous
components at one time. Individual procedures will indicate the area where
fittings are to be removed and installed.
·
Place suitable container with a 1 gal. (3.8 l) capacity under any bituminous
component that is being disconnected to catch spilling bitumen or diesel fuel.
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