TB 43-0213
CHAPTER 15
5-TON TRUCKS: EXPANSIBLE VAN BODY
Section I. DRILLING AND CLEANING PROCEDURES
following will provide placement measurements for
15-1. Drilling Procedures.
holes being drilled:
NOTE
(1) Drill one hole 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the
front edge.
Unless otherwise indicated, all holes should
be sight drilled and should be 1/2 inch
(2) Drill three more holes 18 inches (45.7 cm)
(1.3 cm) in diameter.
apart.
(3) Drill one more hole 114 inches (289.6 cm)
from front edge.
instructions for typical expansible van bodies. For other
van body types, refer to chapter 12. Refer to para-
(4) Drill another hole 18 inches (45.7 cm) from
the rear edge of the body,
b. Drilling Bottom Side Rails (see Figure 15-1).
(5) Drill two more holes 18 inches (45.7 cm)
Drill eight holes A in each bottom side rail. The
apart.
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Figure 15-1. Drilling Bottom Side Rails.
15-1
