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TM 9-2320-356-BD
6-6. FUEL TANK SUBSTITUTE
General Information:
Tactical operations may not allow sufficient time to make normal or expedient
repairs to the vehicle’s fuel tank.
A more rapid repair can be improvised by
installing a substitute fuel tank.
The fuel tank should be mounted to avoid
interfering with operating components.
Use as large a container as possible.
Frequent refueling will be required.
Limitations:
o Limited mobility (range)
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 soldier
o 30-60 minutes
Materials/Tools:
o Fuel container (5-gallon
gas or oil can, 55-gallon
drum, etc.)
o Rubber fuel line
o Hose clamp
o Rope or straps
Procedural Steps:
1.
Locate a temporary fuel container.
2.
Obtain a fuel line.
3.
Connect fuel line to container.
4.
Secure temporary fuel container to the outside of the vehicle in a position to
allow gravity feed for the fuel.
5.
Connect fuel line to the inlet side of the mechanical or electrical vehicle
fuel pump.
6.
Install return line to the temporary container.
7.
Bleed the air from the fuel line.
8. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
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