TM 9-2320-279-20-3
M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
25-37. TANK FUEL STRAINER REMOVAL/REPAIR/INSTALLATION (CONT).
d. Assembly.
(1) Install basket (1) in
strainer (2).
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and
sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid
injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in
well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Apply adhesive-sealant to
both sides of gasket (3) and
position gasket on
strainer (2).
Position cover (4) on
gasket (3) and strainer (2).
Install eight screws (5) and
nuts (6) in cover (4) and
strainer (2). Tighten screws
to 10 lb-ft (14 N·m).
e. Installation.
NOTE
Do not tear or otherwise
damage coupling gaskets
during installation or while
installing coupling halves. If
coupling gaskets are damaged
or moved out of position,
piping connections will leak.
(1) Position two coupling
gaskets (1 and 2) on ends of
strainer (3).
(2) Position strainer (3)
between V3 suction line
valve (4) and pipe (5).
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