Figure 37. Cross Sections of Frame Side Rail

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Figure 38. Crossmember Forming Cracks and Gouged

Mounting Holes

(1) There is no evidence of cracking in the metal

These methods are

and no effect on frame alinement due to gouging.

recommended where alloy steels are available

and sufficient clearance is available on the inside

(2) The gouged holes are of the size and fit to

of the channel to apply the repair.

accept the new bolts specified in Section I.

b. Figure 38. If the methods illustrated in sketches

(3) All required brackets, mounting pads, washers,

A and B of Figure 38 are employed, cold rolled

and other items required to be installed or replaced

steel will be acceptable.

can be properly installed and accurately alined in the

refitted, gouged areas.

Option, Figure 38, Sketch A.

An optional

arrangement to this application would be to a

(4) Any gouged areas which exceed the criteria in

wider reinforcement plate to cover the entire (as

thru above can be repaired only within the limits

assembled) side of the 1/4 x3 x 2 inch angle

prescribed for flaseplating.

iron. The reinforcement can then be bolted to

the angle iron thus eliminating the need for a

(5) The radius of front crossmember flanges which

weld as well as providing additional metal for

have cracks forming on the internal side of the radius

support.

(extending longitudinally through the radius) may be

repaired without removal under the following

d. Holes which have been flame-gouged during

conditions:

rivet removal under field maintenance conditions

will be acceptable as is provided the following

conditions exist: