TM 55-1520-240-23-3
4-11.3
REPAIR OF ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS
(Continued)
4-11.3
27.
Solidly attach length of new wire to either end of
defective wire and wrap joint thinly with Teflon
tape (E399).
28.
If replacing shielded cable perform the following:
a.
Form shield of wire into a pigtail. Due to tight
fit of conduit on harness, make sure pigtails
are small enough that completed cable
assembly may be pulled through conduit.
b.
Wrap shield pigtails with Teflon adhesive
tape (E399).
29.
Carefully pull out defective wire or cable, pulling
new wire with it.
30.
Cut defective wire from new wire and trim new
wire to length.
31.
Install contacts on new wire (TM
55-1500-323-24).
32.
Install contacts into their inserts (TM
55-1500-323-24).
33.
Apply sealant (E340.2) to threads of adapters,
elbows, and conduit nuts.
34.
Tighten fittings and conduit nuts. Use strap
wrench and conduit pliers.
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