TM 5-3810-300-24 & P3
Cylinder Block 1.1
15. Use a sling with a spreader bar (Fig. 6) and lift the engine
from the chassis.
16. Locate the center lug of the overhaul stand adapter plate
in the proper air box opening on the side of the block opposite
the blower. The center lug is located in the number four
opening of six cylinder engines.
The adapter plate, used with the hydraulic engine overhaul
stand, must be attached to the mounting plate on the overhaul
stand with six spacers and bolts (Fig. 5). The spacers provide
the necessary clearance for the front balance weight cover
and the flywheel housing when the engine is tipped on its side
and rotated.
17. Loosen the lock nuts on the two holding lugs on the
adapter plate and lower the engine while guiding the lugs into
the air box openings.
Fig. 5 - Engine Mounted on Overhaul Stand
18. Turn the holding lugs crosswise in the air box openings
and tighten the lock nuts, drawing the engine tight against the
11. Remove the air box covers.
adapter plate.
12. Disconnect any other lubricating oil lines, fuel lines or
19. To be sure the engine does not shift on or break away
electrical connections.
from the overhaul stand, insert a 7/16" -14 x 2" bolt, with a
plain washer under the head of the bolt, through the hole in the
13. Separate the engine from the transmission.
adapter plate and into the pad on the cylinder block.
14 Remove the engine mounting bolts.
CAUTION: Be sure the engine is securely
mounted to the overhaul stand before
releasing the lifting sling. Severe injury to
personnel and destruction of engine parts
will result if the engine breaks away from the
overhaul stand.
20. With the engine mounted on the overhaul stand, remove
all of the remaining sub-assemblies and parts
Fig. 7 - Cleaning Cylinder Block
Fig. 6 Lifting Engine with Sling
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