CLEANING - TM-9-2815-221-34-P0131

OIL FILTER ADAPTER REPAIR (CONTINUED)

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

CLEANING

A Inspect adapter assembly for nicks or dents on gasket

WARNING

mating surf aces.

Dry-cleaning solvent used to clean parts is poten-

B Inspect adapter assembly for cracks.

tially dangerous to personnel and property. Do

not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash

Inspect threaded holes for damaged or excessively worn

point of solvent is 138 `F.

threads.

D Replace adapter if defective.

A Clean gasket mating surfaces with dry-cleaning solvent

(item 8, Appx C) or mineral spirits paint thinner (item 21,

B Wipe mating surfaces of engine dry with clean, lint-free

(item 6, Appx C).

WARNING

Particles blown by compressed air can be

dangerous. Direct air stream away from person-

nel in immediate area.

C Flush oil ports and threaded holes clean with diesel fuel.

D Air dry oil ports with clean, filtered,

compressed air,

E Soak all metal parts in clean receptacle containing rust

preventive (item 13, Appx C).

F Dry parts with clean, lint-free cloth and clean, filtered

compressed air.

G Coat all parts with oil prior to assembly (item 16, Appx C).

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