TM 9-2350-277-34
REPAIR RADIATOR AUXILIARY TANK
0020 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Repair or Replacement (page 0020 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Direct Support
Tools and Special Tools
Metal Worker’s Tool Kit (WP 0120 00, Item 63)
Trailer Mounted Welding Shop (WP 0120 00, Item 69)
Degreaser (WP 0120 00, Item 6)
Welder’s Gloves (WP 0120 00, Item 18)
Industrial Goggles (WP 0120 00, Item 19)
Welder’s Helmet (WP 0120 00, Item 21)
Radiator Test Plug Set (WP 0120 00, Item 41)
Radiator Test Stand (WP 0120 00, Item 56)
Arc Welding Machine (WP 0120 00, Item 68)
Materials/Parts
Welding electrode (WP 0122 00, Item 35)
Personnel Required
Metal Worker 44B10
References
See your -20
TM 9-237
TM 43-0139
Equipment Condition
Radiator auxiliary tank removed from carrier
(see your -20)
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
1.
Degrease tank (1).
WARNING
Air pressure in excess of 30 psi (207 kPa) can injure personnel. Do not direct pressurized air at
yourself or others. Always wear goggles.
2.
Attach tank (1) to radiator test stand.
NOTE
There are two ways to pressure test tank. If using water pressure, do Step 3, then go to Step 5.
If using air pressure, go to Step 4.
3.
Apply internal water pressure of 18-20 psi for minimum of 3 minutes. Check for water leaks.
4.
Submerge tank (1) in water and apply pressure of 18-20 psi for minimum of 3 minutes. Check for air leaks.
NOTE
Mark areas of leaks and remove all plugs before welding.
5.
Weld areas of leaks in accordance with class A, specification MIL-W-45205, see TM9-237. Use electrode type 5356.
All weld sizes to be minimum requirement for leak repair.
6.
Repeat WP 0020 00, Step 3 or WP 0020 00, Step 4 after welding.
0020 00-1
