TM 5-3895-346-14
COOLANT FILTER AND CONDITIONER
ENGINE OVERHAUL
e.
Remove the sludge and sediment and wash the filter body.
Dry it thoroughly with
compressed air.
f.
Replace the drain plug in the bottom of the filter.
g.
Insert the new element.
h.
Use a new filter cover gasket and install the filter cover and tighten the bolts evenly.
3.
Spin-On-Type Element:
a.
Remove and discard the element.
b.
Clean the gasket seal on the filter cover.
c.
Remove the sludge and sediment and wash the filter body.
Dry it thoroughly with
compressed air.
d.
Apply clean engine oil to the filter element gasket and install the new element. A 1/2 to 3/4
turn after gasket contact assures a positive leak proof seal.
4.
Clamp-On-Type Element:
a.
Remove the retaining clamp.
b.
Remove and discard the element.
c.
Remove the sludge and sediment and wash the filter body.
Dry it thoroughly with
compressed air.
d.
Insert the new element.
e.
Secure the filter body in place with the clamp.
5.
Open the inlet and outlet lines by opening the shutoff valves or removing the vise grip pliers
clamps.
6.
Operate the engine and check for leaks. The top of the filter and outlet line should feel warm to the
touch with the rise in coolant temperature. If not, disconnect the filter outlet line at the end opposite the filter
connection to bleed the air from the system and reconnect the line. Use caution to minimize coolant loss.
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