TM 9-2320-280-20-2
3-64. SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Cooling system drained as required (para. 3-60).
NOTE
Tag hoses prior to disconnection.
When current stocks of the four-quart surge tank (12340062) are
exhausted, the four and one-half quart surge tank (12340061)
will be provided in ita place. When replacing the four-quart surge
tank (12340062) with the four and one-half quart surge
tank (12340061), the existing surge-tank-to-lower-radiator tube
hose (12339163) can be used by cutting approximately four inches
from surge tank end of hose.
a. Removal
1. Loosen clamp (3) and disconnect surge tank-to-radiator vent hose (6) from surge tank (2).
2. Loosen clamp (4) and disconnect surge tank-to-water crossover vent hose (5) from surge tank (2).
3. Loosen clamp (9) and disconnect surge tank-to-lower radiator hose (8) from surge tank (2).
4. Open two clamps (1) on surge tank (2) and bracket (10).
5. Disconnect surge tank overflow hose (7) and remove surge tank (2).
b. Installation
1. Install surge tank (2) on bracket (10) with two clamps (1).
2. Connect surge tank-to-lower radiator hose (8) to surge tank (2) with clamp (9).
3. Connect surge tank-to-water crossover vent hose (5) to surge tank (2) with clamp (4). Tighten
clamp (4) to 10-20 lb-in. (1-2 Nom)
4. Connect surge tank-to-radiator vent hose (6) to surge tank (2) with clamp (3). Tighten clamp (3) to
10-20 lb-in. (1-2 N*m).
5. Connect surge tank overflow hose (7) to surge tank (2).
FOLLOW-ON TASK Fill cooling system (para. 3-60).
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