TM 5-4310-379-14
3-48. Fuel Tank.
This task covers:
a.
Replace
b.
Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Materials/Parts
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Fuel Tank
(NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Gage, Fuel
Tape, Teflon (Item 25, Appendix D)
Cap, Filler and Strainer
a. Replace. (figure 3-76)
(1)
Drain fuel in tank (1) into suitable container.
(2)
Loosen fitting nut (2) and tag and remove fuel line (3) and tag.
(3)
Loosen fitting nut (4) and tag and remove fuel line (5).
(4)
Remove four screws (6) and lockwashers (7) and remove fuel tank (1).
(5)
Install fuel tank (1) and secure with four screws (6) and washers (7).
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.
(6)
Apply teflon tape to threads of fitting nut (2).
(7)
Connect fuel line (5) as tagged and tighten fitting nut (4).
(8)
Connect fuel line (3) as tagged and tighten fitting nut (2).
(9)
Fill fuel tank (1) with diesel fuel.
3-168 Change
