TM 5-3805-280-24-2
Dealer Fabricated Tools
DFT1089 BARREL SUPPORT
99
Barrel supports are used to support the upperstructure
9900
when removing the undercarriage.
10
CAUTION: Cutting tops off barrels that
contained flammable or explosive material can
cause serious injury or death.
Material required:
Clean metal 55 gallon barrels of equal height with lids
removed. (Must be 34.5--35.5 in. height x 24 in. wide.)
A--2 x 4 in. Slotted Hole, Recessed
1/2 x 4 x 24 in. 1020 CR Plate
B--1/2 x 4 x 24 in. 1020 CR Plate
1/2 x 4 x 12 in. 1020 CR Plate
C--1/2 x 4 x 12 in. 1020 CR Plate
One empty 3 lb coffee can or equivalent
D--1/4 in. Fillet Weld
Highway Cement (9 bag mix). Mix extra dry to aid
E--One Empty 3 lb Coffee Can or Equivalent
curing time.
Insert hook assembly into barrel before cement is set.
Hold assembly in position, using a steel plate or wire, until
cement begins to cure.
Level off cement with top of barrels.
Cement must cure for a minimum of ten days.
The approximate weight of each barrel support is 545 kg
(1200 lb). The approximate support capacity of each
barrel support is 385 560 kg (850,000 lb).
TX,99,SB551 1908JAN971/1
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