Engine Preservation

tative sample indicates that such mounts will

( 6 ) Adjacent to and, above the relief valve,

mark in -inch letters, RELIEF VALVE, and

p e r f o r m in accordance with test requirements of

below, DO NOT DISTURB.

Specification MIL-M-45907.

(5) Replace unserviceable skids. Fabricate

(7) Along warning closure flange on both

sides of the container, mark in 1-inch letters,

s k i d s from wood conforming to Class A of MIL-

WARNING:

W-3912. Wood shall be pressure creosoted in

PRESSURE

RELEASE

BEFORE OPENING CONTAINER.

accordance with requirements of TT-W-57.

(8) At loaded center of balance (43-inches

(6) If interior or exterior of container

from relief valve end) on both sides of the lower

required removal of paint or rust by power

s e c t i o n of the container, mark a vertical line 6-

b u f f i n g , apply spot prime and paint, as required.

If container required abrasive blasting, remove

i n c h e s high and 1-inch wide with adjacent 1-inch

letters, CENTER OF BALANCE.

g r i t and coat with one coat of primer 8010-161-

5718 (TT-P-636) or 8010-298-3867 (TT-E-

( 9 ) Each container shall be provided with a

name plate conforming to Specification MIL-P-

529) or 8010-292-3741 (TT-E-485) Type IV)

13525 and shall be secured to the record

as prescribed by TM 9-213.

receptacle end of container.

e. Assembly and Pressure Check.

(10) Each container shall contain a decal

(1) A s s e m b l y . Coat a new or serviceable

sealing gasket or " O " ring with a thin, uniform

(10912360)

with

instruction

for

assembling

f i l m of sealing compound conforming to MIL-1-

container. Decal will be secured to the inner wall

8660 and install on lower section mounting

( f i g . 8-9) of the lower section at the name plate

flange. Install air pressure gage in place of relief

end of the container.

valve (fig. 8-7). Assemble upper and lower

g. Preparation of empty container for Ship-

s e c t i o n s of container and torque tighten bolts to

ment or Storage. After the container has been

90-105 lbs. ft.

r e c o n d i t i o n e d , pressure checked, and has had the

(2) P r e s s u r e test. Pressurize the container to

proper markings added, remove the upper

10 psi using air that has passed through water

section of the container. Install and secure the

separator - 4920-242-400 or equivalent. Im-

mounting brackets and hardware used to secure

merse container in water. Evidence of air

the engine in the container. Apply a film of

bubbles due to air leaks will be cause for

s e a l i n g compound conforming to MIL-I-8660 on

rejection and rework. The alternate method of

the container gasket and assemble container.

checking i s t o p r e s s u r i z e c o n t a i n e r t o t h e

T o r q u e tighten the bolts to 90-105 lbs ft. Add 5

s p e c i f i e d 10 psi and allow container to stand for

t o 7 psi of dry air and allow sufficient time to

a - m i n i m u m of 12 hours. Any appreciable drop in

insure that the air pressure is retained.

pressure will be sufficient cause for rejection. If

8-11. Engine Preservation

the container air pressure is maintained

a. Preservation Through the Fuel System.

satisfactorily, release p r e s s u r e , r e m o v e a i r

Equip an auxiliary fuel container, with a fuel

p r e s s u r e gage and install relief valve.

l i n e , a n d- f i l l w i t h a s u f f i c i e n t a m o u n t o f

f. Container Markings. The container shall be

p r e s e r v a t i v e oil, conforming to Specification VV-

marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and

L-800, to operate the engine as prescribed below.

as follows:

Arrange the container to provide adequate

( 1 ) Adjacent to lifting rings, eyes, or lugs,

p r e s s u r e t o a s s u r e p r o p e r supply

of the

(with arrows 5 inches long pointing thereto),

preservative oil to the fuel system. Disconnect

mark in 10 inch letters, LIFT HERE.

the fuel line at the most convenient point nearest

( 2 ) Adjacent to and above air-filling valve,

to the engine fuel pump and connect the line

m a r k in 1-inch letters, AIR VALVE, and below,

f r o m the auxiliary fuel container to the fuel-to-

FILL TO 5 POUNDS PRESSURE.

engine line at the point of disconnect. Disconnect

( 3 ) Adjacent to and below air-filling valve,

t h e e n g i n e fuel

return

line

the

quick

mark in 1-inch letters, USE DRY AIR ONLY.

disconnect coupling and connect a transparent

(4) Adjacent to and above the item-record

plastic line to the disconnected engine fuel return

receptacle, mark in -inch letters, RECORDS.

l i n e with the other end inserted into a recovery

(5) Adjacent to and above the humidity

c o n t a i n e r to collect the returned diesel fuel. The

indicator, mark in -inch letters, HUMIDITY

fuel valve on the auxiliary fuel container shall be

INDICATOR.

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