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TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

INSTALLATION

TM 55-1905-222-14

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REPAIR STUFFING BOX.

This task covers

a. Removal

Installation

c. Installation

c. Adjustment

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Equipment Conditions:

Tool Kit, Mechanics Rail

Engine shut down.

and Marine

Material/Parts:

Packing Material

(7/16 inch flax)

REMOVAL

REMOVE PACKING.

a. Loosen hose clamps (1).

Slide flexible

hose (2).

b. Remove two upper bolts (3) and nuts (4)

securing stuffing box (5) to packing brace

(6).

Loosen two lower bolts (3) and nuts (4)

securing the packing brace (6) to the

mounting plate (7).

d. Withdraw first half of the stuffing box up

the shaft (8). Remove the old packing from

underneath second half of stuffing box (5).

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