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a. Wash interior of framerail structures through
Cleaning Procedures.
8-3.
drilled access holes to remove mud, dirt, and rust. Use
of a high pressure washer will facilitate this process.
WARNING
Observe the water flushed through the rails to
determine when the structure is clean.
When cleaning items, water may be dis-
charged in excess of 1200 psi (8274 kPa)
b. Allow at least four hours for vehicle drying.
from high pressure water equipment. Seri-
Additional drying time may be required if unfavorable
ous injury could result. Eye protection must
weather conditions exist. Compressed air may be used
be worn to prevent injury.
to speed up the drying process.
CAUTION
c. Paint and prime those areas showing bare metal.
Allow painted areas time to dry before rustproofing.
Steam cleaning will not be used.
Figure 8-2, Drilling Tailgate (M3SA2C).
Section Ill. RUSTPROOFING PROCEDURES
NOTE
Rustproofing Procedures.
8-4.
There are areas where a 10 mil wet film
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thickness cannot be obtained without
wasting a large amount of compound. In
CAUTION
those areas, complete coverage of the
surface area is necessary at whatever
Do not spray any portion of moving compo-
thickness is obtainable.
nents, transmission, transfer case, cylin-
For rustproofing procedures of specific
ders, pumps, valves, prop shaft, exhaust
cargo body items, refer to Figure 8-3 and
system, rubber bump stops, brakedrums~
Figure 8-4.
brake backing pIates, parking brake linkage~
shaft linkage, tires, electrical components,
a. Dry Film Thickness Requirements. A five mil dry
engine linkages, or air intake systems. Cov-
film thickness is required for adequate rustproofing
er all areas with paper where necessary.
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