TM 9-2350-261-34
W E L D R E P A I R F U E L C O M P A R T M E N T ( M 1 2 5 A 2 , M 1 0 6 A 2 , A N D
M 7 4 1 A 1 O N L Y)
DESCRIPTION
This task covers:
Clean (page 4-9).
Repair (page 4-10).
I N I T I A L S E T UP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 35, App B)
Trailer-Mounted Welding Shop
(Item 96, App B)
Materials/Parts:
Sealing compound (Item 73, App C)
Wiping rags (Item 86, App C)
Fuel tank repair kit 2540-00-133-9593
Personnel Required:
Metal Worker 44B10
References:
See your 10
See your 20
TM 9-237
Equipment Conditions:
Ramp lowered (see your -10)
Engine stopped (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10 )
Fuel compartment drained (see your -20 )
Fuel filler assembly removed (see your -20 )
Left taillight, leads, and guards removed
(see your -20)
Left taillight wiring harness and guard
removed (see your 20 )
Fuel quantity sending unit removed
(see your 20)
Fuel supply and return hoses and fittings
removed (see your 20 )
Rear main wiring harness and guard removed
(see your -20)
Fuel bladder removed (M741A1 only)
(see your 20)
C L E A N
W A R N I N G
Fuel fumes can explode and
bum you. Before welding
Drain all fuel. Disconnect
and cap all fuel and vent
lines. Purge fuel residue
and
fumes
by
steam
cleaning. Purge air from fuel tank with
C02.
1. Use a wire brush to remove paint and dirt
from outer weld area.
2. Buff an area 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) wide on
both sides of weld joint centerline that is to
be repaired on outside of fuel compartment.
W A R N I NG
Air pressure in excess of 30
psi (207 k.pa) can injure per-
sonnel. Do not direct pres-
surized air at yourself or
others. Always wear gog-
gles.
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3.
4.
C A U T I O N
Do not expose sealed areas to steam for
more than 15 minutes, as existing seal will
begin to deteriorate.
Steam clean inner and outer surfaces of fuel
compartment.
Rinse fuel compartment with hot water. Use
clean rags and 30 psi (207 kPa) compressed
air to dry.
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