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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Section II. GASKETS
3-4. GENERAL
Damaged gaskets may cause leakage from components. Procedures are available to
make or repair gaskets if standard replacements are not available.
L i f t c a p a b i l i ty
may be required to gain access to the gasket. Heat and pressure should be
considered when selecting gasket materials.
3-5.
GASKETS LEAKING
General Information:
When some metal surfaces are bolted together, a compressible gasket is required to
reduce or eliminate the leakage of fluids or lubricants.
Gaskets are also used to
seal systems against fuel leakaqe or to keep contaminants from enterinq.
Leaks can
be tolerated if the leaking fluid does not
leak at a rate which will deplete the requ
Limitations:
o Frequent inspections required
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1-2 soldiers
o 1-6 hours
constitute a fire hazard or-does not
red lubrication.
Materials/Tools:
Gasket material such as:
o Leather
o Used gasket
o Cardboard
o Teflon tape
o Silicone gasket sealer
o Hardening type sealer
Other Options:
o Continue operation,
refilling fluids as required.
Procedural Steps:
Option 1:
Manufactured Gasket.
1.
Cut leather, cardboard, or other material to fit the mating surfaces.
a. Hold gasket against mating surface and mark an outline of the component.
Cut the material with a knife or shears.
b.
Hold material against mating surface.
Tap the gasket material with a
ball-peen hammer along the edges of the mating surfaces and holes to remove
unwanted gasket material.
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