TM 5-3895-370-14&P
5-62. GATE VALVE ASSEMBLY REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive
Preformed packing (2)
Solvent, drycleaning (item 50, Appendix E)
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
repair: organizational maintenance supplemental
Equipment Condition
no. 1, less power
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 5-59
Gate valve removed.
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
repair: organizational maintenance common
no. 1, less power
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
repair: field maintenance, supplemental no. 1,
less power
a. Disassembly.
(1)
Loosen handle nut (1) and remove handle (2).
(2)
Remove nut (3), gland spring (4), and gland (5).
(3)
Remove stuffing box (6), and stem (7) from
valve body (8).
(4)
Remove two preformed packings (9) from
stuffing box (6). Discard preformed packing.
(5)
Remove cap (10) from valve body (8).
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