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TM 9-2320-356-BD
9-3.
BDAR PROCEDURE INDEX
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Cracks or Holes in the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9-4.
CRACKS OR HOLES IN THE HOUSING
General Information:
Repair of cracks or holes in the transmission housing can be attempted without
removing the transmission.
Cracks or holes in the housing may be repaired with
epoxies and sealers if the hole or crack is accessible for cleaning.
Limitations:
o None
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 to 2 soldiers
o 1 to 3 hours
Material/Tools:
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Cleaning solvent
R a g s
Hardening or silicone sealer
Nonhardening sealer
Screen (fine mesh)
Aluminum cans
Sandpaper
Wooden peg
Gear lubricant
Epoxy
Procedural Steps:
Option 1:
Hardening Sealer.
1.
Clean area around holes or cracks with sandpaper.
2.
Cut a piece of screen 1 inch larger than the hole.
3.
Apply a thin coat of hardening sealer to the edges of the hole.
4.
Lay the screen over the hole and add another layer of hardening sealer around
the edges.
Let sealer dry approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
5.
Cut a patch from an aluminum can the same size as the screen.
6.
Apply hardening sealer to the entire screen and lay the metal patch over the
screen.
7.
Coat the patch with hardening sealer.
8.
Let dry for 2 to 3 hours.
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