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CONTROL BOX COVER REPAIR. - Continued
(2) Soften and remove old adhesive and gasket (1) or (2) residue, using acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone (MEK) and a
stiff brush.
(3) Repair any minor sheet metal dents and bent edges by straightening using common sheet metal repair
procedures.
(4) Weld any cracks or breaks per MIL-B-7883.
(5) Touch-up any painted surfaces per TM 43-0139.
(6) Fabricate new gasket(s) (1) or (2) per appendix F.
(7) Be sure that the attaching surface of the control box cover (3) is clean and free of paint and old adhesive
material.
(8) Coat the mating surfaces of the control box cover (3) and gasket(s) (1) or (2) with adhesive. Let both surfaces air
dry until adhesive is tacky, but will not stick to fingers.
(9) Starting with an end, carefully press gasket (1) or (2) onto the control box cover (2). Press firmly overall to
ensure complete contact.
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Install control box cover.
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