TM 5-4320-300-14
6-7. CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
CLEANING/INSPECTION OF PUSH RODS
WARNING
Severe burns, illness, or death may result if personnel fail to handle diesel fuel
properly. Observe the following precautions:
·
Do not inhale vapor.
·
Work in a well-ventilated area.
·
Do not use near open flame, sparks, or excessive heat.
Compressed air used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Use
goggles or face shield for eye protection. Do not direct airstream against skin.
25. Push rods
Wash push rods, springs, spring
seats, and other hardware with
clean VV-F-800 diesel fuel and
dry with compressed air. In-
spect push rods and spring
seats for wear.
CLEANING/INSPECTION
OF CYLINDER HEAD
26. Cylinder
Remove all plugs from cylinder head (except
head plugs
cup plugs).
WARNING
Live steam used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Use goggles or
face shield for eye protection. Do not direct live steam against skin.
Compressed air used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Use
goggles or face shield for eye protection. Do not direct airstream against skin.
27. Cylinder
Steam clean cylinder head and dry with com-
head
pressed air. Check cylinder head for cracks
according to MIL-I-6868 magnetic particle
inspection.
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