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*TM 9-2815-213-34
CHAPTER 2
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Repair Parts, Special Tools, and Equipment
functions described in Chapter 3 are listed in Appendix
2-1. Tools and Equipment
Tools, equipment, and repair parts authorized for the
Cummins Model V8-300 diesel engine are listed in
2-3. Maintenance Repair Parts
Repair parts are listed in the repair parts and special
2-2. Special Tools and Equipment
tools listed in Appendix B.
Special tools and equipment required to perform
Section II. General Maintenance
(2) Wash passages by flushing with dry-cleaning
2-4. Scope
solvent or mineral spirits paint thinner.
This section contains general maintenance instructions
(3) Dry passages by blowing them out with dry,
for cleaning, inspection, repair, and assembly of the
compressed air.
engine. Instructions  which  apply only to  specific
d. Oil Seals, Electric Cables, and Flexible Hoses.
subassemblies or components are provided in the
Clean seals, cables, and flexible hoses with soap and
subsequent sections in which those items are covered
water.
individually.
CAUTION
2-5. Cleaning
Do not allow dry-cleaning solvent or
a. General. The following procedures shall be
mineral spirits paint thinner to be in
applied in all maintenance work:
contact with seals, cables, and flexible
(1) Clean all parts before inspection, after repair,
hoses. These cleaners cause leather,
and before assembly.
rubber, and synthetic materials to dry
(2) After cleaning, cover all parts or wrap them in a
out, rot, and lose pliability, making them
suitable covering as protection against dust and dirt.
unserviceable.
b. Castings
e. Ball Bearings. Refer to TM 9-214 for information
(1) Clean the inner and outer surfaces of castings
on care and maintenance of bearings.
and all areas subject to oil and grease with a dry-
2-6. Inspection
cleaning solvent or mineral spirits paint thinner.
a. Castings.
(2) Remove sludge and gum deposits from castings
using stiff brush.
(1) Inspect all ferrous (cast iron, steel, etc.) castings
for cracks with magna-flux equipment. Inspect all non-
WARNING
ferrous  (aluminum)  castings  for  cracks  using  a
Particles  blown  by compressed  air
magnifying glass and a strong light. Carefully check
arehazardous. Make certain the air
areas adjacent to studs, pipe plugs and threaded inserts,
stream is directed away from the user
also check sharp corners and fillets.
and any other persons in the area.
(2) Inspect machined surfaces of castings for nicks,
(3) Blow out all tapped holes with compressed air
burrs, or raised metal, and mark damaged areas for
and dry castings, after cleaning with compressed air.
repair.
c.  Oil passages. All oil passages must be clean
(3) Check all mating flanges on housings and
and free of obstructions.
supports with straight edge or surface plate for warpage.
(1) Clean passages with wire or probes to break up
Inspect mating flanges for discoloration which may
any sludge or gum deposits.
indicate persistent oil leakage.
(4) Inspect all pipe plug and cap screw tapped
openings for damaged or stripped threads.
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