TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING-CONTINUED
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WATER LEAKS FROM FILLER ASSEMBLY
1.
Leaks from between female/female elbow and adjacent metal:
Replace gasket in elbow.
2.
Leaks from around bolt holes:
Replace thread seals and cork composition gaskets.
3.
Leaks from between coupling half and oval closure plate:
Torque down 8 bolts to 100 inch lbs.
If not effective replace thread seals and cork composition gaskets.
4.
Leaks from between oval closure plate and tank body:
Torque down 20 bolts to 100 inch lbs.
If 'O' ring gasket does not seal, replace.
SEE PARAGRAPH 3-14 FOR MAINTENANCE OF FILLER ASSEMBLY
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