TM 5-4210-233-14&P-2
6-8. CYLINDER BLOCK- Continued
(12)
Install two plates (17) from engine block test
kit (Appendix B, Section 111, Item 20) on
right and left cylinder banks of engine block
(3) with 20 head screws (18) and spacers
(19).
(13)
Tighten screws (18) to 50 lb-ft (68 Nm)
then to 1 10Ib-ft (149 Nm).
WARNING
Be careful when using high
air pressure. Make sure
connections and seals are
tight
before
applying
pressure. High air pressure
can blow out parts, hoses,
or
debris with force.
Explosive
force
can
damage equipment and
cause injury.
(14)
Apply 40 psi (276 kPa) pressure to engine
block (3). Maintain this pressure for at least
two hours.
(15)
After test period, inspect engine block (3)
for leaking antifreeze. If leaks are found in
engine block, engine block must be
replaced.
(16)
Relieve 40 psi (276 kPa) pressure from
engine block (3).
(17)
Disconnect air line from fitting (16).
(18)
Remove 20 screws (18), spacers (19), and
two plates (17) from engine block (3).
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