TM 5-3805-260-24
GAUGE INSTALLED
Typical Example
1. 3B7722 Bushing 2. 9S8138 Pressure Gauge
The front housing has several plugs that give access to
water passages inside the housing
DYNAMOMETER TEST CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to an engine while
testing on a dynamometer, the water temperature
regulators must be installed and shunt line (2) connected
as shown.
SHUNT LINE CONNECTED TO ENGINE
(Typical Example)
1. FT790 Cooling Tower Group. 2. Shunt Line.
BASIC BLOCK
CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS
Use the 5F9059 Piston Ring Expander to remove or
install piston rings.
Use the 5P3524 Piston Ring Compressor to install
pistons into cylinder block.
Tighten the connecting rod nuts in the following step
sequence:
1.
Put engine oil on bolt threads and seating
surfaces of cap and nut.
2.
Tighten both nuts to 30 + 3 lb. ft. (40 + 4Nm
3.
Put a mark on each nut and cap.
4.
Tighten each nut 600 from the mark.
The connecting rod bearings should fit tightly in the
bore in the rod. If bearing joints or backs are worn
(fretted), check for bore size as this is an indication of
wear because of looseness.
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