TM 5-3895-376-14&P
5-11. CYLINDER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This task Includes:
c. Inspection
a Remove
d. Installation
b. Cleaning
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Compactor set on level ground in a protected area
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Engine off.
Compressor. Piston Ring, Item 7, Appx F
Caliper, Micrometer, lnside item 5, Appx F
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Soivent, Dry Cleaning; item 9. Appx E
Lock Ring (2)
REMOVE
1.
Remove the cylinder head (Para. 5-8).
2.
Remove the compression release (Para 5-10)
3. Crank the engine until the piston reaches the bot-
tom of its stroke.
4. Remove the cylinder (1) by lifting the cylinder off
the piston.
5.
If replacement is necessary remove studs (2
and 3).
CLEANING
WARNING
P-D-680. Type III, is moderately toxic to
the skin, eyes and respiratory tract;
avoid prolonged exposure. Skin and
eye protection is required. Good ventila-
tion is required. Do not use near open
flame or excessive heat. Flash point is
200 F (93.3 C).
1. Clean the parts in dry cleaning solvent and dry
thoroughly.
2. Ensure that any carbon deposits around top edge
of cylinder bore are removed.
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