TM 55-1945-205-24-20312 00 10312 00UNIT LEVEL MAINTENANCEROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF DISCHARGE FACILITYRIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT ENGINE TEMPERATURETESTINGINITIAL SETUP:ToolsTool Kit, General Mechanic’s (Rail and Marine) (Item 82, WP 0359 00)Gloves, Chemical (Item 25, WP 0359 00)Goggles, Industrial (Chipping, Chemical) (Item 28, WP 0359 00)Propeller, Marine (Test) (Item 50, WP 0359 00)Drum, Shipping and Storage (Test Tank) (Item 17, WP 0359 00)Materials/PartsTemperature Indicating Compound (stick), 125° (Item 55, WP 0358 00 )Temperature Indicating Compound (stick), 163° (Item 56, WP 0358 00 )Personnel RequiredEngineer 88LReferencesTM 55-1945-205-10-2Equipment ConditionRHIB Dry-Docked.RHIB Engine Cover Removed. (WP 0297 00) TEST RHIB ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNINGNOTETo achieve accurate and consistent readings, engine temperatures must be measured at the top of the cylinder head.For the engine operating temperatures and RPM figures to be correct, the inlet water temperature in the test tank must be 70° +10°F (21° + 3°C).The temperature indicating stick will appear dull and chalky when the surface marked is below the rated temperature. When the surface exceeds the rated temperature, the mark will appear liquid and glossy.1.Install the correct test propeller and place engine in test tank.2.Start engine and run it at 3000 RPM for at least 5 minutes. (TM 55-1945-205-10-2)3.Reduce engine speed and run it at 900 RPM for 5 minutes.
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