TM 5-6115-465-12
TO 35C2-3-446-1
NAVFAC P-8-625-12
TM 06858B/06859D-12
FIELD EXPEDIENT REPAIRS
Section VI.
EXPEDIENT REMEDY
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3-53. GENERAL.
If necessary, stop the
Leaking coolant line
Organizational maintenance troubles may occur
engine and drain the cool-
or radiator hose
while the generator set is operating in the field where
ant to perform the taping.
(Cont)
supplies and repair parts are not available and nor-
Check the taped area fre-
mal corrective action cannot be performed. When
quently while the generator
this condition exists, the following expedient repairs
set is operating until a re-
may be used in emergencies, upon the decision of the
placement hose is obtained.
unit commander. Equipment so repaired must be re-
moved from operation and properly repaired as soon
Remove radiator cap to re-
Leaking radiator.
as conditions permit.
lease pressure in cooling
system. Liberally apply
3-54. FUEL IS NOT STRAINED.
epoxy, tar, putty, or any
other insoluble substance
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to the leaking area. Opera-
te the generator set until
Fuel strainer and
Remove strainer and filters
a replacement radiator is
filters defective.
and operate the generator set
obtained, adding coolant as
until replacements are ob-
necessary.
tained.
Loosen the radiator cap to
Leaking water pump.
prevent pressure build-up in
the cooling system. Continue
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operation, adding coolant as
necessary to maintain cool-
Operate the generator set
Defective exhaust
ant level above top of radi-
with defective exhaust pipe
pipe.
ator core, until a replace-
until a replacement is ob-
ment water pump is obtained.
tained.
BATTERY CHARGING AMMETER SHOWS
NO CHARGE.
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EXPEDIENT REMEDY
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Shutter control as-
Manually open shutter with
sembly not opera-
lever or install a temporary
Battery charging
Continue engine operation with
defective alternator until re-
tional.
brace to hold shutters open.
placement is obtained or until
engine can be shutdown and
Defective thermostat
Remove thermostat and opera-
te the generator set without
repairs performed.
(stuck closed).
one until a replacement can
be obtained.
LOSS OF FREQUENCY CONTROL (TACTICAL
PRECISE SETS ONLY).
Loss of oil pressure.
Check oil level and add, if
necessary. If oil supply is
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adequate, stop the engine,
and check for defective oil
Use manual speed control to
Governor fails to
pressure gauge. If the gauge
operate
control frequency until
is proven to be defective,
necessary repairs can be
properly.
continue to operate the
made. For changeover pro-
engine. If oil supply and
cedures see paragraph 3-59a.
gauge are satisfactory, check
for defective oil pump.
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EXPEDIENT REMEDY
Leaking coolant line
Tightly wrap the leaking area
or radiator hose.
with plastic electricians tape.
