TM 55-1520-240-23-3
4-11.3
REPAIR OF ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS
(Continued)
4-11.3
20.
Replace contact as follows. When removing
wire contacts (10), check wire strands (8) and
insulation (9) for damage.
a.
Cut wire flush with rear of contact (10),
and strip insulation from end of wire using
following criteria:
Contact Size
(Gage)
Strip Length
Inches
Millimeters
20
0.157 to 0.186
4 to 5
16
0.250 to 0.284
6 to 7
b.
Crimp new contact (10) to wire (8) (TM
55-1500-323-24).
c.
Insert new contact (10) into insert (11) (TM
55-1500-323-24).
21.
Reassemble connector (7), adapter (2) or elbow
(3), and conduit nut (1) (steps 11 thru 16).
WIRE REPLACEMENT
22.
Identify which contacts and connectors are
affected.
23.
Loosen conduit nuts (1) and adapter (2) or elbow
(3) from affected connectors (7).
24.
Pull back and restrain conduit to gain access to
back of each connector.
25.
Identify contacts at both ends of wire to be
replaced (TM 55-1500-323-24).
Do not remove wire at this time.
26.
Remove contacts of defective wire or cable from
connectors (7). Cut off contacts.
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