TM 55-1905-223-24-8
3-17. Repair Valve Assembly, Suction. (FIGURE 3-6)
This task covers: a. Disassembly, b. Repair, c. Assembly.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool kit, general mechanic's,
Valve removed (para. 2-16).
Materials/Parts
Valve disk P/N 1815
Thrust bearing washer P/N 1846
Helical compression spring P/N 7270
Cleaning solvent, Item 4, Appendix C
DISASSEMBLY
a. Unscrew valve seat (1) from reed valve plate (5).
b. Springs (4) and thrust bearing washer (3) will fall free when valve seat (1) is removed.
c.
Remove stud (2) from valve seat (1).
REPAIR
a. Discard and replace helical compression spring (4), thrust bearing washer (3), and valve seat (1).
b. With cleaning solvent, clean the reed valve plate (5) and plain stud (2).
ASSEMBLY
a. Place spring (4) and thrust bearing washer (3) on plain stud (2).
b. Attach reed valve plate (5) to bottom of stud (2) and secure hand tigh.
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c.
Place stud (2) into valve seat (1) and secure until hand tight.
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