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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.
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I like the underbelly fuel tank idea a lot, it saves deck space and distributes the weight properly so its safer all the way around.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.
Thanks for the suggestions Chanbreaker,As far as the copper washer for the Drain Plug goes... I would take plug & washer to a NAPA Dealer, or other Auto Parts Store, and see what they have on hand that fits. Or, if you have a well stocked local hardware store they may have a selection of copper washers that could work.
I like that idea. Especially if it allows to shift forward enough to balance things out. May have to re-arrange the rear leg to swing east - west on the rear bumper??? I'll put eyes on it tonight when I get home.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.
A few weeks ago I was walking through a parking lot and saw a trailer with a very THICK bed. I had to do a double take on it. But that's what it was.I like the underbelly fuel tank idea a lot, it saves deck space and distributes the weight properly so its safer all the way around.
There are commercial trailers designed with generator mounting rails on top of tank/deck platform.
Then there are also custom fuel tank builders whereby one could get creative and probably manage to fit a tank under the deck of a military generator trailer.
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 AND 1 133/500 INCHES MAXIMUM | |
CROSS-SECTIONAL THICKNESS | 0 39/500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 109/1000 INCHES MAXIMUM | |
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | MATT | |
MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING | 200 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH | |
ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTE CODE | ASBESTOS ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS | |
SPECIAL FEATURES | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY FILLER OF NON-ASBESTOS MATERIAL | |
MATERIAL | COPPER CASE | |
MATERIAL | FIBER NONASBESTOS CORE AND ASPHALT CORE AND RUBBER BUTADIENE-ACRYLONITRILE CLASS NBR CORE | |
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | HH-G-101 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CASE | |
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | HH-G-101,TYPE 3 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE | |
STYLE DESIGNATOR | CIRCULAR |
Thank you for this. It seem dimensionally accurate. I was able to locate several online stores that carry it but some were back-ordered and most want about $15 to ship a 60 cent item (x 10 min). Can you recommend store to buy things like these? (I live in Germany. I can recommend several places here, but your costs of getting here and back may make this a tad expensive.)
Also, what is the procedure to drain an 802 fuel tank? Opening the valve only provides a very slow drip. I ended up pumping most of the fuel through the water separator. But it looks like there is still about an inch of fuel remaining...(Elevate the side of the set away from the drain, and it will all run out. Or take the set apart, and remove the tank. That's about the only way I could do it myself. I was and am the kind of guy who takes things apart.)
Thanks again!
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