Gaskets, Environmental

TM 5-3835-222-BD

c. Liberally coat leaking area with hardening gasket sealer.

d. Replace cylinder head, tighten mounting bolts or studs.

e. Check engine operation.

Option 2: Wire and sealer.

a. Remove cylinder head.

b. Remove gasket or O-rings.

c. Lay soft copper wire around each cylinder bore and trim to eliminate any overlap.

d. Reinstall old gasket coated with gasket sealer, varnish or paint.

e. Reinstall cylinder head, tighten mounting bolts or studs.

Other options:

Continue operations.

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

equipment using standard maintenance procedures.

3-7. Gaskets, Environmental. Inspect for water or foreign matter in compartments or areas that

should be sealed. Rubber weatherstripping from civilian vehicles or any rubber hose securely glued

and sealed will stop leaks. Canvas or rubber inner tubes will also seal the system. These seals will

prevent excessive water and air leaks but may not provide adequate Nuclear Biological & Chemical

(NBC) Warfare, protection.

Limitations:

None.

Personnel/Time Required:

1-2 soldiers - 20 - 60 minutes

Materials/Tools:

l Hose, Rubber

Poncho

Wire, Copper (appendix C, section II, item 50)

Weatherstripping, Rubber (appendix C, section II, item 47)

Inner Tube (appendix C, section II, item 16)

Adhesive (appendix C, section II, item 1)

Tarp, Canvas (appendix C, section II, item 44)

Epoxy (appendix C, section II, item 11)

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