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TM 9-2320-356-BD
3.
Press the loop tightly against the hose and pull the wire through the loop as
tight as possible.
Bend the wire back on itself, crimping it, so that the wrap
will be tight and secure.
4.
Secure the loose end by making one more wrap, opposite direction of the first.
5.
Pull the wires through the loop again as tight as possible.
6.
Crimp the wire in the opposite direction.
7.
Secure loose end of wire and cut off.
8. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
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HOSE LEAKAGE
General Information:
A leaking hose can be detected by obvious wet areas or engine overheating. Weak
hoses feeling soft and spongy should be reinforced with metal if repaired. The
soft, spongy feeling indicates the rubber is deteriorated and will not withstand
normal cooling system pressures.
Option 1, below, provides procedures for
repairing a small leak in a hose.
Option 2 shows how to correct a larger split in
a hose.
Limitations:
o Reduced mobility
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 soldier
o 30 minutes
Other Options:
o Use a pneumatic tire repair kit.
Procedural Steps:
Option 1:
Small Leak.
1.
Gain access to leaking hose.
2.
Clean dirt and oil from damaged hose.
3.
Coat the damaged area with gasket sealer.
Materials/Tools:
o String or wire
o Nonporous material (rubber,
raincoat)
o Thin sheetmetal
o Gasket sealer
o Clamps
o Tape
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