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a. Wash the interior of framerail structures through
c. Drilling Inner Fender Braces (see Figure 18-2).
drilled access holes to remove mud, dirt, and rust. Use
Drill four holes B in each inner fender brace.
of a high pressure washer will facilitate this operation.
Observe the water flushed through the rails to
holes A in each door frame.
determine when it is clean.
b. Allow at least four hours for vehicle drying.
Additional drying time may be required if unfavorable
weather conditions exist. Compressed air may be used .
to speed up the drying process.
c. Prime and paint those areas showing bare metal.
Allow painted areas time to dry before rustproofing.
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Figure 18-2. Drilling Headlamps and Inner
Fender Braces.
18-3. Cleaning Procedures.
WARNING
When cleaning, water may be discharged in
excess of 1200 psi (8274 kPa) from high
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pressure water equipment. Serious injury
Figure 18-3. Drilling Door Frames.
could result. Eye protection must be worn
to prevent injury.
CAUTION
Steam cleaning will not be used.
Section Ill. RUSTPROOFING PROCEDURES
NOTE
18-4. Rustproofing Procedures.
There are areas where a 10 mil wet film
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
refer to Figure 18-4
tractor items,
system, rubber bump stops, brakedrums,
through Figure 18-9.
brake backing plates, parking brake linkage,
shift linkage, tires, electrical components,
a. Dry Film Thickness Requirements. A five mil drv
engine linkages, or air intake systems. Cov-
film thickness is required for adequate rustproofing
er ail areas with paper where necessary.
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