2-36. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPMENT (continued).End CleatsPlace one end cleat (2x4x12in., eight required) against end of each chock block and secure to car deck with 30-pennynails. Place upper cleat on top of lower cleat and secure to lower cleat with 30-penny nails.Track lnside CleatsPlace track inside cleats (6 x 6 in., 14 ft. long, two required) along inside of left and right tracks. Nail to car floor with30-penny nails, one about every 12 in.Side CleatsLocate one cleat (2x 3 x 10 in., eight required) against inside and outside of each chock block. Secure each to cardeck with 20-penny nails.Track blocksCut blocks (24 required) to conform with shape of roadwheels. Install blocks between inside and outside roadwheelson tracks. Place wedges under each block to ensure snug fit against roadwheel, if necessary. Nail 2 in. x 4 in. cleat(as long as required) across tops of track blocks to prevent track blocks from sliding out of position.Hold-down RodsThread both ends of hold-down rod (1 1/4 in. diameter, as long as required). insert one end of hold-down rod throughlifting eye on front of vehicle. Bend rod and insert other end through stake pocket on opposite side of flatcar. Repeatoperation with second rod and lifting eye on front of vehicle, and with two rods on rear of vehicle.TransportationWhen transiting the M992A1 by any means other than railroad flatcar, transport in accordance with TM 55-2350-287-14.2-443/(2-444 blank)TM 9-2350-287-20
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