TM 3-1040-263-34
CHAPTER 3
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. WATER SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY
WARNING
b
Inspect parts for distortion, wear, cracks,
Before performing maintenance, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental
and other damage.
starting.
3-4.
Installation
3-1.
General
Installation is the reverse of removal (para 3-2),
Direct support maintenance personnel are authorized to
except for the following procedures:
replace a defective water separator (20, fig. 3-1), spray
fitting (4), needle valve (5), relief valve (13), outlet plug
a.
Discard used preformed packings.
(11), elbow (19), and attaching hardware.
b. Apply a film of pneumatic system grease
(MILG-4343) to new preformed packings.
3-2.
Removal
c. Position preformed packing (16) in packing
a.
Remove canvas cover (TM 3-1040-263-12).
groove on elbow (19).
b.
Insure needle valve (5, fig. 3-1) is open.
d. Install elbow assembly (15) into water
c. Using figure 3-1 as a guide, remove the
separator (20) and handtighten.
water separator assembly from the engine mounting
frame and disassemble the high-pressure relief valve
e. With water separator installed in unit,
(13) and fittings from the water separator (20).
tighten elbow assembly (15) until mated with aftercooler
nut (8).
3-3. Cleaning and Inspection
f.
Apply a film of sealing compound (MIL-S-
a. Clean metal parts in drycleaning solvent.
7416) to the threads (inlet side) of the needle valve (5).
Dry with pressurized air (10 psi max.).
g.
Refer to paragraph 1-4b for torque values.
3-1
