TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-26. FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE (Contd)
c. Inspection
Inspect fuel tank (6) for cracks, holes, and stripped threads (FM 43-2.)
d. Installation
NOTE
Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before
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installation.
When installing fuel transmitter unit, do not use screw hole
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closest to vehicle frame. Ground wire will be installed at that
location.
1.
Position new gasket (7) on fuel transmitter unit (2) and install unit (2) on fuel tank (6) with four
screws (1).
2.
Install return line elbow (4) and two vent line elbows (5) on top of fuel tank (6).
3.
Install fuel supply tube with elbow (3) on top of tank (6).
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 4.
4.
Place fuel tank (6) on two hangers (8).
5.
Install two hangers straps (14) on hangers (8) with two screws (18) and new locknuts (19).
6.
Install outer ends of two hanger straps (14) on hangers (8) with two new locknuts (15).
NOTE
Perform step 7 for M934/A1/A2 model vehicles.
7.
Install fitting (22), adapter (21), and personnel heater fuel supply line (20) on fuel tank (6).
Install ground wire (11) on fuel transmitter unit (2) with screw (10).
8.
Connect fuel transmitter wire (9) to fuel transmitter unit (2).
9.
Connect fuel supply line (12) to elbow (3).
10.
11.
Connect fuel return line (16) to elbow (4).
12.
Connect vent lines (13) and (17) to elbows (5).
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