TM 5-4310-379-14
3-24. Lines and Fittings.
This task covers:
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Materials/Parts (Cont)
General Mechanic's Tool Kit
(NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Fuel Filter Supply Line
Fuel Manifold Supply Line
Materials/Parts
Fuel Return Line
Teflon Tape (Item 25, Appendix D)
Fuel Supply Line
Fuel Pump Line
Replace.
(1) Fuel supply line. (figure 3-18)
(a) Loosen fitting nut (1) and remove fuel line (2) from fuel tank (3).
(b) Loosen fitting nut (4) and remove fuel line (2) from fuel strainer (5).
(c) Remove two bolts (6) and nuts (7) and remove two clamps (8) securing fuel line (2) and · remove
fuel line.
(d) Remove elbow (9).
NOTE
Leave 11/2 threads exposed when applying teflon tape. Wrap teflon tape in the direction
that will not unwrap as fitting is tightened. Failure to wrap teflon tape properly or having it
extend past the end of the fitting may cause a blockage in the fuel system.
(e) Apply teflon tape to elbow (9) and install.
(f) Apply teflon tape to threads on fitting nut (4).
(g) Install fuel line (2) and tighten fitting nuts (1) and (4).
(h) Install two clamps (8) and secure with two bolts (6) and nuts (7).
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