TM 55-8145-201-14
4-22. FUELTANK REPAIR-cont.
c.
Cleaning.
WARNING
To prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment, use dry cleaning solvent
only in well ventilated areas. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin. Do
not use near sparks, open flame or excessive heat.
(1) Clean components with dry cleaning solvent and wiping rag. Pay close attention to inside of tank.
(2) Dry components with wiping rag.
d. Inspection.
(1) Inspect fuel tank (12) for cracks, and punctures, and pin holes caused by corrosion.
(2) Inspect straps (1 and 2) for cracks.
(3) Inspect barrel nuts (3, 4, and 17) for stripped threads.
(4) Inspect fuel gage (14) for cracks and deformed or worn components.
e. Repair. Replace defective components.
f.
Assembly.
(1) Install barrel nut (4) on strap (2).
(2) install barrel nuts (3 and 17) on strap (1).
(3) Install plug (10) on bottom of fuel tank (12).
(4) Carefully install gasket (13) and fuel gage (14) on fuel tank (12).
(5) Install five lockwashers (15) and screws (16) on fuel gage (14).
(6) Install reducer (11) and elbow (7) on fuel tank (12).
(7) Install cap (5) on fuel tank (12).
g. Installation.
(1) Position fuel tank (12) and attached parts on plate (9).
(2) Attach strap (2) to bracket (18) and lower bracket over fuel tank (12).
(3) Position bracket (1) on fuel tank (12).
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