TM 9-2330-388-14
d.
Care of Bearings.
(1) Refer to 9-237 for welding instructions and
materials. All welds must reflect good workmanship and
approved welding procedures. Welds must be secure,
WARNING
free from cracks, excessive spatter, and obvious defects.
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and
flammable. Always wear protective goggles
(2) Read and observe all safely precautions in
and gloves, and use only In a well-ventilated
the warning Summary before performing any welding
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
operation.
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO
NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
b.
Surface Protection.
The solvent's flash point Is 100 F-138 F (38
C-59 C). If you become dizzy while using
(1) Clean and repaint all outer non-water
cleaning solvent, Immediately get fresh air
carrying surfaces on which paint has deteriorated or
and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes,
become damaged.
Immediately wash your eyes with water and
get medical aid.
(2) Do not paint or electrical grounds, wiring
harnesses or leads.
Compressed air used for drying or cleaning
purposes must not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
(3) Paint exterior of vehicle in accordance with
Wear protective clothing (goggles and
12355846. Correct CARC paint for this application is
gloves) and use caution to avoid Injury to
identified in TM 43-0139. If M1098 Water tanker is
personnel.
painted with Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)
then specific requirements for respiratory protection,
NOTE
ventilation and surface preparation must be met.
Refer to TM 9-214 for further Information on
Contact your supporting safety or industrial hygiene
the Inspection, care, and maintenance of
office for guidance prior to working with CARC paint.
bearings.
Rustproof as per part No. 8750251.
c.
Repairing Damaged Threads.
(1) Clean ball and roller bearings by placing
them in a wire basket and immersing in a container of
fresh dry cleaning solvent (item 11, Appendix E). Agitate
(1) When determined feasible by inspection,
the bearings in the solvent to remove all traces of old
damaged threads should be repaired by retapping, by
lubricant.
use of a thread die or a thread restorer file.
(2) After cleaning the bearings, dry them with
(2) Tapped holes for screw thread inserts that
clean compressed air. Take care to prevent spinning the
have mutilated threads may be repaired by:
bearings when using a compressed air jet.
(a) Drilling and tapping holes oversize,
(3) Dip the cleaned bearings in clean engine oil
then installing larger screws.
and immediately wrap them in a lint-free cloth (item 24
(b) Filling tapped hole by welding, then
matter.
redrilling and tapping hole to original size.
d.
Removing Burrs, Scratches, and Raised Metal.
5-6.
Specific Procedures
a.
Welding.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and
flammable. Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only In a well - ventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes,
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