TM 55-1905-219-14-4
3-32. FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING AND OIL BREATHER - MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS.
The maintenance instructions for the flywheel,
flywheel housing, and oil breather (ventilation) are
contained in the following paragraphs:
DESCRIPTION
PARAGRAPH
Flywheel and Housing
3-32.1
Oil Breather
3-32.2
3-32.1. FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont).
a. The flywheel housing is a one-piece casting, mounted against the rear cylinder block end plate, which
provides a cover for the gear train and flywheel. It also serves as a support for the starting motor and the
Marine Gear. The torquemeter device and ventilation (oil breather) are also mounted on the flywheel housing.
b. The maintenance instructions in this paragraph are for the covers on the flywheel housing. All other
maintenance on the flywheel or housing is to be performed by Direct Support Maintenance personnel. See TM
5-2815-251-14, Detroit Diesel Engines, V-71, Section 1.4.
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