TM 5-3810-307-24-1-2
NOTE
Do not force the piston pin from the piston;
the piston can be damaged.
If the pin cannot be removed by hand pressure, place the
piston in boiling water for 5 minutes to expand the pin bore.
This will allow the pin to be removed.
WARNING
Use insulated gloves when handling the heated
piston.
Remove the piston pin.
Remove the piston.
Clean (012-105-006)
WARNING
When using solvents, acids, or alkaline
materials
for
cleaning,
follow
the
manufacturer's recommendations for use.
Wear goggles and protective clothing.
Soak the parts in a kerosene emulsion based cleaner
designed to remove carbon. The cleaner must have a pH of
9.5 or less to avoid turning aluminum parts black. The
cleaner manufacturer or supplier can be contacted about
solution concentration, temperature and soak time.
CAUTION
Do not use a scraper to remove carbon and
scale; the sealing surfaces can be damaged.
The parts can be scrubbed with a stiff non-metallic bristle
brush.
