TM 55-1905-219-14-4
3-56.
SHAFT SEALS - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
INSTALLATION (Cont)
5. Still holding the
Holes are
split sealing element
located on
(27) and keeping it
the O.D.
pressed against the
side of the
shaft, drive barbed
sealing ele-
staple (23) into pre-
ment. Use
drilled lead holes
finger pres-
straddling cemented
sure only.
joint.
6. The bridge of barbed
staple (23) should
contact the O.D. of
the sealing element
flanges.
7. Still holding the
split surfaces in
alignment, encircle
the sealing element
(27) in the spring
garter recess with
three turns of heavy
cord or twine.
(a)
Draw up cord
until sealing
element (27)
is under a
slight com-
pression.
(b)
Cord should be
Sealing element
tight enough so
need not be
that sealing
tight in shaft.
element (27)
will remain in
contact for the
drying period.
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