T O 35C2-3-442-2
P-8-627-34
TM 5-6115-457-34
TM-07464A-35
CHAPTER 4
RADIATOR AND SHUTTER ASSEMBLY REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
4-1.
GENERAL.
The radiator assembly consists of
Welding operations produce heat,
top and bottom tanks, core assembly, vent
highly toxic fumes, injurious
tube, mounting brackets, upper and lower
radiation, metal slag and air-
shrouds, and shroud plate. The shrouds
borne particles. Welding gog-
and shroud plate are bolted to the radiator
gles, with proper tinted lenses,
apron or jacket and welder's
and insure that air drawn by the fan is
boots are required.
forced through the radiator when exiting the
4-6. REPAIR. Repair cracks by welding
generator set. The upper tanks and mount-
and straighten distorted parts using proper
ing brackets are soldered to the core
tools .
assembly, the brackets provide a means of
4-7. INSTALLATION. Refer to Operator
mounting' the radiator and the tanks provide
and Organizational Maintenance Manual and
area for storage of coolant. The vent tube
ins tall upper and lower shrouds and shroud
permits overflowing coolant to leave the
plate.
radiator. Refer to Appendix A for applica-
4-8. RADIATOR.
ble technical manual for additional informa-
tion pertaining to radiator.
4-9. REMOVAL. Refer to Operator and
Organizational Maintenance Manual and
remove the radiator.
4-2.
UPPER AND LOWER SHROUD AND
4-10. TEST,
SHROUD PLATE .
a. Differential Pressure Test.
1. Plug shutter power element port
on bottom radiator tank. Check that vent
4-3. REMOVAL. Refer to Operator and
tube is free of obstructions by forcing com-
Organizational Maintenance Manual and
pressed air through tube. Install radiator
remove upper and lower shrouds and shroud
cap.
plate.
2. Connect a suitable water supply
to lower radiator hose cube and reverse
WARNING
flush radiator until water flowing from
upper radiator hose tube is clear.
Cleaning Solvents are flammable and
moderately toxic to skin, eyes and
respiratory tract. Eye and skin
3. Connect water supply to upper
protection required. Good general
radiator hose tube and flush radiator until
ventilation is normally adequate.
water flowing from lower tube is clear.
4-4. CLEANING. Clean parts with an
approved cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
NOTE
All test equipment must have a
4-5. INSPECTION. Inspect upper and
minimum inside diameter of
lower shrouds and shroud plate for cracks
2.5 inches.
and distortion.
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