TM 5-4310-379-14
3-26. Fuel Strainer Assembly (Cont).
b.
Replace. (figure 3-27)
(1)
Loosen fitting nut (1) and remove line (2).
(2)
Loosen two fitting nuts (3) and remove line (4).
(3)
Remove bolt (5) and washer (6) and remove shell (7) and gasket (8).
(4)
Pour excess fuel in shell (7) into suitable container.
(5)
Remove two screws (9) and lockwashers (10) and remove strainer head (11).
(6)
Install strainer head (11) and secure with two screws (9) and lockwashers (10).
(7)
Install shell (7) and gasket (8) and secure with bolt (5) and gasket (6). Tighten bolt (5) just enough to
prevent fuel leakage.
(8)
Install line (4) and tighten two fitting nuts (3).
NOTE
Leave 1 1/2 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.
(9)
Apply teflon tape to threads on fitting nut (1).
(10)
Install line (2) and tighten fitting nut (1).
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