TM 5-1940-277-34
HULL ASSEMBLY REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
d.
Bevel groove using router, chisel, saw or disc
sander.
e.
Bolt or tack weld, temporarily, back-up plate in
position.
f.
Weld crack.
g.
After welding is underway remove bolts if used.
h.
Weld edges of back-up plate to opposite face of
hull plate.
3. Tears
NOTE
Tears may be welded if the metal can be hammered back
into position so that the damage may be treated as a
crack. Normal crack repair procedure may then be
followed. The alternative is riveting.
a.
Remove the section of hull plate to be replaced by
sawing a rectangular hole. Cut hole large enough
to remove all damaged metal.
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