ARMY TM 9-6115-464-34AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-2NAVY NAVFAC P-8-624-34h. The connecting rods are heavy alloy steel forgings with precision type bearings for the crankshaft andbronze bushings for the full floating piston pin. The pistons are made of aluminum and are the solid type (nosaw slots or splits in the skirt). Each piston is fitted with five rings. The top three rings are compression type andthe fourth ring from the top is an oil control ring. The fifth ring is an oil scrapper ring.i. The cylinder block and crankcase are cast as a single unit giving ridged support for the crankshaft. Coolingis obtained by water jacketing the entire length of the block. When installed in the generator set, the block issupported by the front engine support with rear support supplied through ridged coupling to the generatorassembly housing.3-49. ENGINE FRONT SUPPORT.a. Removal.NOTEIf engine is not removed from the generator set, block the front of the engine prior toremoving the front engine support.(1) Remove nut (1, figure 3-41), Iockwasher (2), ring (3), and crankshaft (4).(2) Remove front engine support from crankshaft by removing bolt and Iockwasher.b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.WARNINGSolvent, Dry Cleaning P-D-880, Type H is flammable and moderately toxic to skin,eyes and respiratory tract. Eye and skin protection required. Good general ventilationis normally adequate. Failure to observe this warning could result in servere personalinjury or death.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)WARNINGCompressed air used for cleaning and drying purposes can create airborne particlesthat may enter the eyes. Pressure shall not exceed 30 psig and use only with adequatechip guards and chipping goggles.Failure to observe this warning could result inservere personal injury or death.Clean all parts in a dry cleaning solvent (Federal Specification P-D-880) and dry thoroughly withfiltered compressed air. Remove caked grease deposits with a stiff bristle brush.Inspect engine front support for cracks, corrosion, and excessive wear. Check inner surfaces forscores, ridging, and other damage.Check crankshaft pulley for corrosion, cracks, and step wear in v-belt groove.Check all threads for crossing, stripping, and peening.Repair minor thread damage with a thread chaser.Replace any parts damaged beyond repair.c. Installation.(1) Install lockwasher (7, figure 3-41), bolt (6), to crankshaft to install engine front support (5)(2) Install crankshaft (4), ring (3), Iockwaser (2) and nut (1).3-101
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