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TM 10-3930-659-34
5-1.
ENGINE BLOCK MAINTENANCE (Cont).
b.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Avoid contact with live steam. Live steam can burn skin, cause blindness, and cause other serious injury.
Be sure to wear protective apron, gloves, and safety goggles when using live steam.
1.
Using steam cleaner, clean all internal passages, external holes, and recesses of engine block to remove
corrosion, scaling, and debris.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning or drying purposes, or for clearing restrictions, should never exceed 30
psi (207 kPa). Wear protective clothing (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.) and use caution to avoid injury to
personnel.
2.
Turn engine block so deposits will run out. Flush internal passages, external holes, and recesses with clean water
and dry with compressed air.
5-3
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