TM 9-2330-383-14&P
REPAIR
NOTE
Determine width of board available. It must be cut to match the length
of the board which has been removed.
On new trailers with serial numbers 2001 and up, select the proper
length replacement board. The only cutting necessary is for the
streetside or curbside boards. These boards will have to be cut
lengthwise to match the boards removed.
INSTALLATION
a. Place replacement floorboard in position on frame. Cut board to proper
length.
b. Remove board. Then, using a No. J drill bit (0.277-inch) and drill, bore
holes in floorboard to avoid previous mounting holes in frame. Countersink
holes.
CAUTION
Torx screws have sharp points which must be cut off and filed down if
they protrude, in order to avoid damage to air hoses or electrical
wiring.
c. If board lies over lowboy area, verify caulking tape is under screw holes.
Lay more tape if required.
d. Install torx screws as required to secure floorboard to frame. Heads of
screws should be below surface of boards. If points protrude below under-
surface of deck, cut off and file down points, so that they are flush with
deck. Seal screws over lowboy with caulking compound prior to tightening.
e. Paint replacement floorboard.
f. Seal between floorboard and side rail, if necessary, with caulking compound.
END OF TASK
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