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TM 9-2320-356-BD
CHAPTER 5
ENGINE
BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER
AND SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED.
Section I. GENERAL
5-1.
GENERAL
Most current tactical vehicles are powered by diesel fuel engines. Engine
condition is monitored by sendinq units transmitting impulses to dash-mounted gages
and warning lights.
Engine malfunctions can be detected by:
a.
Abnormal oil pressure or temperature readings
b.
Abnormal noises
c.
Abnormal amounts or coloration of exhaust smoke
d.
Sudden loss of power or excessive fuel consumption
e.
Warning lights
This chapter gives various expedient fixes which can restore the vehicles mobility
in the event of engine system failure.
5-2.
ASSESSMENT CHART
-Cooling system;
. . . . . . . . . . go to chapter 7
-Fuel system;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . go to chapter 6
-Lubrication;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . go to section V
-Air intake/exhaust
system; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to sections III,
IV
-Check fuel system;
. . . . . . . go to chapter 6
-Check air intake/exhaust
system; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to sections III,
IV
-Check starting system; . . . go to chapter 8
Damage detected when operating or system not working:
-Mechanical failures
(Internal
engine
failures);
go
to
section
II
-Cooling system failures; . . go to chapter 7
-Lubrication system
failures; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to section V
-Fuel system failures;
. . . . . go to chapter 6
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