TM 5-3895-371-24 & P
b.
Loosen setscrew (32) and remove indicator (27, view A).
c.
Remove two hex nuts (28), end bearing plate (29) and tank gage dial (26).
d.
Remove five capscrews (24) and dial plate assembly (25).
e.
Remove two tank gage nuts (23) by using wrench (30) located in tool box.
f.
Remove tank gage assembly (1) from inside tank. (Enter tank through manhole).
g.
Remove copper gasket (17).
12-2. Disassembly. (Refer to fig. 12-1.)
a.
Tap out two tapered pins (9) with knock out punch and hammer.
b.
Tap out tapered pin (6).
c.
Remove shaft (8) from float bracket (14), stem assembly (5) and bevel gear (10).
d.
Remove two machine screws (22).
e.
Remove packing plate (21), spring (20), sleeve (19) and packing (18).
f.
Remove indicator shaft (13) from float bracket (14).
g.
Remove cotter pin (4) from float ball (3) and stem assembly (5).
h.
Unscrew float ball (3) from step (5).
i.
Remove pin (4) from pinion gear (12) and pull pinion gear (12) from indicator shaft (13).
12-3. Inspection.
a.
Inspect all parts for cracks, holes, deterioration, and deformity.
b.
Shake float ball (3). If it contains any liquid it must be replaced.
12-4. Reassembly. (Refer to fig. 12-1.)
a.
Insert indicator shaft (13) through float bracket (14).
b .
screws (22).
Install packing (18), sleeve (19), spring (20) and packing plate (21). Secure with two machine
c.
Install pinion gear (12) and tapered pin (6).
d.
Place shaft (8) through step assembly (5), float bracket (14) and bevel gear (10). Install
tapered pin (6).
NOTE
Check to see that, when float ball (3) is raised,
indicator shaft (13) rotates in proper direction.
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