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I THINK, but not 100% sure, this is your gasket. Part # MS35769-31. NSN: 5330-01-352-3360
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE
METAL WITH SOFT FILLER
TEMP RATING
500 DEG FAHRENHEIT
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
1 121/250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1 1/2 INCHES MAXIMUM
APERTURE DIAMETER
1 1/4 INCHES MINIMUM...
In the stone age, the pre MEP days, we had trailers with one or two 5&10 KW gen sets. They had tanks under the trailer bed, but the trailers had the same size tires as the 2.5 and 5 ton trucks. So the trailer sat up way higher. No worry about the tank getting bumped or snagged.
I once worked on some PU sets that were for Fire Finder. The trailer was an LTT, Light Tactical Trailer. They had an Aux fuel tank mounted UNDER the trailer. I never saw anything like it before or since. Good idea, if its possible to mount it.
No, it does not appear that the gen set was moved forward. TM 9-6115-659-13&P probably has a drawing that reflects where the gen set is supposed to sit on the trailer.
The tank in the photos was attached to the trailer (behind the generator) when I purchased it. I have since removed it to better inspect and drain the approx quart and a half of water from it. I intend on improving the method of attachment to the trailer (PU-797) also. ( I am having some...
The "new" jack you pictured in post #18 is:
2590-01-388-0958 Part number 12436705
Figure 17, Item 10
Crank handle, (no, they normally came separate) is:
5340-01-386-3974 Part number 12441073
Figure 17, item 7
TM 9-2330-202-13&P
There is a chain and clip that also come separately. I would make...