TM 9-2320-387-24-2
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1529.
ENGINE REPLACEMENT IN SHIPPING/STORAGE CONTAINER
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This task covers:
a. Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Special Tools
Engine lifting sling (Appendix B, Item 24)
Materials/Parts
Eight lockwashers
(Appendix
G, Item 205)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
General Safety Instructions
Direct personnel to stand clear during hoisting
operation.
Maintenance Level
Direct support
I a. Removal
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
If engine container (5) is closed and sealed, press air-release button (1) located at center of breather
valve (2) before opening engine container (5).
Remove twenty-six nuts (191, washers (181, capscrews (16), and upper container (4) from lower
container (13).
Position engine lifting sling on engine (6) and install on right cylinder head (25) with two cap-
screws (24).
Install sling bracket (21) on left cylinder head (20) with two capscrews (23). Tighten capscrews (23)
and install sling bracket (21) to engine lifting sling with pin (22).
Remove four capscrews (14), lockwashers (81, and washers (7) from two engine mounts (12). Discard
lockwashers (8).
Remove four capscrews (9), lockwashers (81, and washers (7) from two rear engine mounts (10).
Discard lockwashers (8).
WARNING
Direct personnel to stand clear during hoisting operation. Failure to do this
may cause injury to personnel.
Attach hoist to engine lifting sling and remove engine (6) from lower container (13).
Prepare engine for assembly (para. 15-27).
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b. Installation
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1.
Install engine assembly (6) in lower container (13).
2.
Install engine assembly (6) on two rear engine mounts (10) with four lockwashers (81, washers (7),
and capscrews (9).
3.
Install engine assembly (6) on two engine mounts (12) with four lockwashers (81, washers (7), and
capscrews (14).
4.
Remove pin (22) from sling bracket (21).
5.
Remove two capscrews (24) and lifting sling from right cylinder head (25).
6.
Remove two capscrews (23) and sling bracket (21) from left cylinder head (20).
7.
Visually check humidity indicator (17) for discolorization. If indicator (17) is dark purple, replace
desiccant (3).
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