CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REPAIR

TM 5-3835-222-BD

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL REPAIR

BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR

TRAINING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER

(AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.)

IN EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE REPAIRED BY

STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

Section I. INTRODUCTION

3-1. Scope. This chapter describes quick-fix procedures for those items common to engines and

functional elements of POL equipment.

3-2. Assessment Procedure. Visually inspect damaged components to determine the extent of

damage and repair required.

NOTE

Procedures boxed in this index can be used for training purposes.

3-3. Repair Procedure Index.

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Gaskets Leaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-5

Gaskets, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-6

3-7

Gaskets, Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

V-Belts-Missing or Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-9

3-11

Engine Housing Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-13

Bracket Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-15

Forcing Mismatched Threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-16

Thread Clean-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-17

Hardware Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-18

Push/Pull Rod Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-19

Pulley Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-20

Cable, Mechanical, Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-21

Pin Alignment, Clevis, Cotter, Dowels, Quick Release, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section II. GASKETS

3-4. General. Gaskets may become damaged causing leakage from components. Procedures are

available to make or repair gaskets if standard replacements are not available. Lift capability may

be required to gain access to the gasket. Heat and pressure should be considered when selecting

gasket materials.

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