TM 9-2350-261-34
R E S E A L F U E L C O M P A R T M E N T W E L D J O I N T S ( 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 4-6),
Reseal (page 4–7).
I N I T I A L S E T U P
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 35, App B)
Electrical Gun Type Heater (Item 41, App B)
Materials/Parts:
Wiping rags (Item 86, App C)
Fuel tank repair kit 2540-00-133-9593
Personnel Required:
Track Vehicle Repairer 63H10
References:
See your –10
see your -20
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)
C L E A N
W A R N I N G
1.
2.
and cap all fuel and vent
Fuel fumes can explode and
burn you. Before welding
Drain all fuel. Disconnect
L
J
and
f u m e s b y
steam
cleaning. Purge air from fuel tank with
C02.
Use a wire brush to lightly buff existing
sealing compound on weld joints on inside of
fuel compartment.
Buff an area 1–1/2 inches (4cm) wide on
both sides of weld joint centerline that is to
be resealed on outside of fuel tank.
W A R N I NG
Air pressure in excess of 30
psi (207 kPa) can injure
personnel.
Do not direct
pressurized
or others.
goggles.
air at yourself
Always wear
3.
4.
C A U T I O N
Do not expose sealed areas to steam for
more than 15 minutes because 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.
4-6
lines. purge fuel residue
