Fuel Tank Substitute

TM 5-3835-222-BD

Procedural Steps:

a. Gain access to damaged area.

b. Smooth the damaged area out.

c. Clean and lightly buff an area slightly larger than the patch.

d. Fabricate a patch from rubber liner sheet, or other available material, that extends sufficiently

in all directions past the damaged area.

e. Apply the patch with available rubber cement or adhesive.

f. After curing, check the patch for leakage.

g. Reinstall the fuel bladder, if removed.

Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair the

equipment using standard maintenance procedures.

5-7. Fuel Tank Substitute. Tactical operations may not allow sufficient time to make normal or

expedient repairs to the engine's fuel tank. A more rapid repair can be improvised by installing a

substitute fuel tank. The fuel tank should be mounted to avoid interfering with operating components.

Use as large a container as possible. If fittings will not go with jury rigged tank, fill base with fuel

and insert the end into the tank. Be sure the fuel tank is higher than the auxilary fuel connection

point to facilitate siphoning.

Limitations:

Limited operating time.

Personnel/Time Required:

1 soldier - 30 minutes - 1.0 hr.

Materials/Tools:

Fuel Container

Hose Clamp

Rubber Fuel Line (appendix C, section II, item 28)

Rope (appendix C, section II, item 26) Or Straps, Tiedown (appendix C, section II, item 38)

Procedural Steps:

a. Locate a temporary fuel container.

b. Obtain a fuel line.

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