Fuel Line (Low-Pressure Rupture)

TM 5-3835-222-BD

5-14. Fuel Line (Low-Pressure Rupture). Low pressure fuel lines can rupture or crack for various

reasons. Frozen water in the lines, vibrations, rubbing against other components or impact can all

cause the line to rupture or crack. Repairs can be performed rapidly to stop the leakage and

continue the mission.

Personnel/Time Required:

1 soldier - 30 minutes - 1.0 hr.

Materials/Tools:

Tape

Wire

Hose, Rubber

Hose Clamps

Rubber Liner Sheet (appendix C, section II, item 29)

Sealant (appendix C, section II, item 31)

Tubing (appendix C, section II, item 45)

Sheet Metal (appendix C, section II, item 32)

Deleted.

Other Options:

Seal the crack with epoxy.

Procedural Steps:

Option 1: For damaged rubber hose:

a. Cut out damaged portion of hose.

b. Cut a piece of metal tubing longer than the length of the hose section removed. If tubing is

not available, cut the ends from a 7.62 mm shell casing.

c. Apply a sealant to the ends of the tubing.

d. Insert the metal tubing into the hose ends.

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