TM 5-3805-281-24-1
Operational Checkout Procedure
YES: Go to next check.
SURGE TANK CAP
CHECKS
NO: Replace surge tank
cap.
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D--Radiator Cap
E--Surge Tank Cap
CAUTION: Prevent possible injury. DO NOT remove surge tank cap
unless engine is cool. When engine is hot and cap is removed, hot
coolant or steam will spray out causing serious burns.
Engine off and cool.
Remove surge tank cap (E).
If coolant is warmer than surrounding air temperature, is a "whoosh" sound heard
when cap is loosened?
Does cap have a stop position that requires it to be pushed down to remove?
A--Gasket
B--Spring
C--Seal
Does cap have a good seal (C) and gasket (A)?
Is spring (B) in good condition?
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