TM 55-2815-574-24
SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES CLEANING AND INSPECTION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
General mechanic's tool kit
Engineer 88L
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 130)
Chemical gloves (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 52)
References
Degreaser (tank, cleaning)
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 32)
Industrial goggles (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 54)
Inside micrometer caliper set
Equipment Condition
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 23)
Fuel manifold removed (WP 0051)
Outside micrometer caliper set
Cylinder head poppet valve rocker arms removed
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 22)
Valve guide cleaning brush
Cylinder head exhaust valve bridges removed
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 19)
Wire scratch brush (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 21)
Fuel system injectors removed (WP 0091)
Cylinder head cam followers removed (WP 0053)
Cylinder head exhaust valves removed
Materials/Parts
Cleaner (WP 0178, Table 1, Item 8)
Cleaning cloth (WP 0178, Table 1, Item 13)
Diesel fuel (WP 0178, Table 1, Item 17)
WARNING
Cleaning compound (MIL-PRF-29602) may cause irritation to the eyes or skin. Use in
well-ventilated areas and keep away from heat and open flame. Wear protective goggles
and clothing. In case compound comes in contact with:
Eyes, flush immediately with water.
Skin, wash with soap and water.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.
NOTE
This procedure is typical for all exhaust valve guides on both starboard and port engines.
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