TM 9-2350-238-34-1
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F I L L E R B L O C K S ( C O N T ) .
I N S T A L L A T I O N ( C O N T )
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R e m o v e t w o c a p s c r e w s ( 1 0 ) s e c u r i n g r i g ht
fabric fuel cell to right fabric fuel cell
a c c e s s o p e n i n g ( 8 ).
Clean mating surfaces and apply a liberal
amount of silicone adhesive sealant to
right fabric fuel cell access opening (8)
and right fabric fuel cell nut ring (9). Allow
silicone adhesive sealant to form a skin
c o a t .
Secure right fabric fuel cell nut ring (9) to
right fabric fuel cell access opening (8)
w i t h t w o c a p s c r e w s ( 1 0 ) t h r o u g h o d d-
s p a c e d h o l e s o f f s e t f r o m c e n t e r l i n e . H a nd
t i g h t e n c a p s c r e w s.
Work right fabric fuel cell nipple over fuel
intake tube (6) until tube protrudes through
nipple. Secure right fabric fuel cell with
h o s e c l a m p ( 2 0 ).
Clean mating surfaces and apply a liberal
amount of silicone adhesive sealant to nut
ring (21) and underside of hull at fuel filler
neck and strainer element access (22),
Allow silicone adhesive sealant to form a
s k i n c o a t .
A p p l y s e a l i n g c o m p o u n d t o t e n c a p s c r e ws
(23). Secure right fabric fuel cell (7) to
hull with ten flat washers (24) and ten
c a p s c r e w s ( 2 3 ) i n s t a l l e d t h r o u g h r i g ht
fabric fuel cell into hull, Hand tighten
capscrews.
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