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JANUARY 25. 1942
WAR DEPARTMENT
ORDNANCE MAINTBNANCE
DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, M3
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DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, January 8, 1943
TM 9-1651, January 25, 1942, is changed as
26. Lubrication (superseded). a. Lubri
Part
Frequency
Lubricant II
Q-g^andappl^
A-c generator
200 hours' opera-
Grease, lubricat^
&) turn of grease cua^
tion.
ing, special
SeW/^ bearing. #**%,
(grease, special,
B^fcM^ttf^^><rg
low tempera-
through H-lllch pipe be-
ture) .
tween engine and gener-
ator; rear bearing
through hole in bearing
cap). Keep grease cups
filled.
Water pump
50 hours' opera-
Grease, water
One turn of grease cup
tion.
pump.
cap. Keep grease cup
filled.
Oil filter
150 hours' opera-
Renew refill cartridge.
tion; oftener if
oil becomes
dirty.
Crankcase
50 hours' opera-
Oil, engine (See
Drain and refill through
tion.
b below).
breather tube as re-
quired to maintain level
at least three-fourths
full on bayonet gage;
capacity 2 quarts.
Fan
do
do
Remove plug in hub.
Fill until oil drips from
shaft.
Starter
do
do
Few drops in oil hole.
Charging gener-
do ...
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Part
Frequency
Lubricant
Quantity and application
Governor Hnk-
Occasionally
Oil, engine
Few drops on joints.
age.
Commutators
Do not lubricate
and slip rings.
under any cir-
cumstances.
Automatic
Do not lubricate
choke.
under any cir-
cumstances.
Data indicators .
Occasionally
Oil, lubricating,
Few drops on gear trains
for aircraft in-
and points where shafts
struments and
enter housings. (Re-
machine guns.
peaters are not to be
lubricated.)
Radial ball bear-
When assem-
Grease, lubricat-
Apply a thin coat of
ings, journal
bling.
ing, special
grease, preferably with
bearings, and
(grease, special,
brush.
all other slid-
low tempera-
ing surfaces of
ture) .
the indicators.
b. Crankcase oil.Use oil, engine, SAE 30, where the prevailing
temperature range is above 32 F., and oil, engine, SAE 10, where the
prevailing temperature range is between 32 F. and 0 F. Below
0 F., the procedure below should be followed to provide the engine
with properly diluted engine oil for cold starting:
(1) With the oil level at "Full" mark and while engine is stopped,
add a quantity of gasoline or dry-cleaning solvent equal to 20 percent
(one-fifth) of the normal crankcase capacity.
(2) Run engine 5 to 10 minutes to mix oil and diluent thoroughly,
then stop engine.
(3) After stopping, note level of crankcase oil on oil level gage stick.
Level will be above normal "Full" mark. It is advisable to mark this
increased level on the gage for future reference.
(4) At the end of each operating period, check oil level with engine
stopped.
(5) If oil level is below normal "Full" mark op gage, add necessary
quantity of oil, engine, SAE 10 (undiluted) to bring level up to "Full"
mark. Then add the necessary quantity of gasoline or dry-cleaning
solvent to raise level to the mark recorded in (3) above.
(6) If oil level is at or above normal "Full" mark on gage, add
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(7) After steps (5) or (6), run engine 5 to 10 minutes to mix oil and
diluent thoroughly.
[A. Q. 062.11 (10-1-J2).] (C 1, Jan. 8, 1943.)
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
G. C. MARSHALL,
Chief of Staff.
OFFICIAL:
J. A. ULIO,
Major General,
The Adjutant General.
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942
TM 9-1651
TECHNICAL MANUAL) WAR DEPARTMENT,
No. 9-1651 ) Washington, January 25, 1942.
ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE
under direction of the
Chief of Ordnance
Paragraphs
SECTION I. General l-3
II. Description 4-l4
III. Operation l5-20
IV. Inspection 2l
V. Maintenance and repair 22-23
VI. Care and preservation 24-26
VII. References 27-28
Pages
INDEX 72-74
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ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE - DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, M3
SECTION I
GENERAL
Paragraph
Purpose l
Scope 2
References 3
l. PURPOSE. - This manual is published primarily for the
information and guidance of Ordnance maintenance personnel.
2. SCOPE. - This manual supplements the technical manu-
als prepared for the using arm. It contains general descriptive
matter and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of
the equipment by Ordnance personnel. Figures which accompany
the text show the placement and method of fastening of each of
the component parts of the equipment.
3. REFERENCES. - Section VII at the end of this manual
lists all. Standard Nomenclature Lists and other publications
pertaining to this equipment.
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DESCRIPTION
SECTION II
DESCRIPTION
Paragraph
General 4
Components 5
Synchronous transmitters and repeaters 6
Main junction box 7
Receptacle box, l8 and l9-pole 8
Distribution box 9
Gun junction box l0
Azimuth and elevation indicator, M3 ll
Fuze indicator, M3 l2
Cable assemblies l3
Generating unit, M3 l4
4. GENERAL. - a. The data transmission system, M3, is
used with mobile antiaircraft artillery to transmit firing data
continuously and instantaneously from remotely located fire
control instruments to follow-the-pointer indicators on some
3-inch antiaircraft gun mounts.
.b. The data transmission system can be used with either
the AA director, M3, or the AA director, M4, without change of
electrical connections or plug-and-receptacle assemblies.
. This system can also be used with the on-carriage
wiring components of data transmission system, T8E3, if cable
receptacles are changed and proper electrical connections are
made.
d. Instruments connected to the data transmission system
include a director and height finder. These are described in
separate technical manuals.
. For general arrangement of the data transmission system,
see Figure l.
5. COMPONENTS. - a. A gasoline driven, electric gener-
ating unit provides the necessary power for the system. Two
units are provided with each data transmission system. One unit
is a standby to be used as an emergency source of power in case
of the failure of the one in use.
t>. On-carriage units include the azimuth indicator, M3,
elevation indicator, M3, and fuze indicator, M3. These are con-
nected through the gun junction box and distribution box to the
receptacle box on the gun carriage.
. The main junction box connects the director and power
plant to the guns by cable and plug assemblies.
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-4-
(TM 9-l65l)
TM 9-1651
5-6
DESCRIPTION
d. A cable and plug assembly joins the height finder to
the director.
6. SYNCHRONOUS TRANSMITTERS AND REPEATERS. - a. Oper-
ation of the data transmission system, M3 is based on the use
of self-synchronous transmitters and repeaters. For each ele-
ment of data transmitted, an a-c synchronous transmitter, one
or more a-c synchronous repeaters, and connecting wiring are
provided. Transmitters and repeaters (Figure 2) are similar
in appearance. They are also similar mechanically and elec-
trically except that the transmitters are usually larger in
size and do not ordinarily have the damping devices provided on
all repeaters to eliminate mechanical oscillations.
b_. A transmitter and single repeater with the necessary
electrical connections are shown in Figure 3. Each unit is
wound with a 2-terainal field winding and a 3-terminal armature
winding. The armature winding is similar to a 3-phase, Y-con-
nected winding being essentially three windings separated elec-
trically by l20 degrees. On some units the field is on the
stator and the armature is on the rotor as shown; on others the
arrangement is reversed, the two arrangements operating inter-
changeably. The five terminals of the transmitter are con-
nected to the corresponding terminals of the repeater, and the
source of electrical power is connected to the field terminals
common to both. Each transmitter or repeater acts simply as a
transformer; all voltages and currents existing in the instru-
ment are single-phase. When the field is energized, voltages
are Induced in the three windings of the armature. The magni-
tude of the voltage in each winding being dependent on the rela-
tive angular position of the armature with respect to the field.
At any angular position, the combination of voltages induced is
peculiar to that position.
. When the connected transmitter and repeater armatures
are in the same relative angular position with respect to their
fields, the voltage across each corresponding pair of armature
terminals is the same and no current flows in the armature
circuit. No torque is developed, and there is therefore no
tendency to move from the position occupied. When this condition
Is obtained, the transmitter and repeater are said to be "in
synchronism" or "synchronized".
d. If the transmitter armature is then turned to a new
position, the armature voltages are changed. -The difference in
voltage between transmitter and repeater armature terminals will
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ALL WIRE LEADS TO BE 60 IN LONG
WIRE TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPEC FXS-150
ENGRAVE OR STAMP LEAD IDENTIFICATIONS
AS SHOWN, AND FILL IN WITH FINISH NQIBA SPEC 51-70-1
BA PD 4669
FIGURE 2 A-C SYNCHRONOUS REPEATER - ASSEMBLY
POWER SUPPLY 115 VOLTS
60 CYCLES,SINGLE PHASE
FR.A.509
ARMATURES
FIGURE 3 SYNCHRONOUS TRANSMITTER AND REPEATER
(TM 9-l65l)
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DESCRIPTION
cause currents to flow which react with the magnetic field cre-
ated by the field windings to develop torques in such direction
that they tend to bring both armatures to the same relative
positions. The repeater, if free to move, is thus brought toward
the synchronized position. A damping device in each repeater
prevents prolonged oscillation of the repeater about its final
position.
^. The repeater will also synchronize with the trans-
mitter when power is applied, regardless of their relative po-
sitions prior to application of power. This feature results
in the system being termed "self-synchronous" and makes it su-
perior to other electrical data transmission systems.
f. For transmission of the same data to different points,
repeaters connected in multiple to an appropriately designed
transmitter are employed.
. Each transmitter is capable of controlling its re-
ceiver motor within a precision of l/2 under static conditions.
At a speed of l rpm the required accuracy is 3/4. Where the
required accuracy is greater than that possible with a single
transmitter the data to be transmitted are broken up into two
parts, the "coarse" and the "fine", these parts being trans-
mitted and received by separate transmitters and receivers.
h. For accurate transmission of data, the three armature
interconnections must be of low resistance and the individual
resistances must be equal; the cables provided are properly de-
signed to meet this condition. It is necessary that field
voltages at the transmitter and repeater be equalized; separate
terminals are therefore provided on the generating unit whereby
a higher voltage is made available for the distant units to
compensate for voltage drop in the line.
.i. The system cannot be used to transmit data accurately
when the repeaters carry mechanical load. Each repeater is
therefore used with a follow-the-pointer drive for the appli-
cation of data. Each repeater carries an electrically driven
index. A mechanically driven index which is connected to the
element to be positioned, is brought into alinement with the
electrically driven index by means of a handwheel or other drive.
^.. The synchronous repeaters may become damaged by im-
parting to them a high initial speed, thus causing them to run
as motors. This condition may occur if a damping device becomes
ineffective or the unit is manually spun or forced from synchro-
nism and allowed to snap back;
k. The units will withstand the continuous heating caused
RECEPTACLE.
19 POLE. ASSEMBLY
C56703
WASHER,LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF
.CEPTACLE,
f5POLE. ASSEMa.Y
TERMINAL
A4I476
. IEW.FIL.HEAD
.CFX4AM
_NUT. HEX.. 164-32
WASHER.LOCK,
- ' PROOF, NO.I908
BODY
D28666
RA PD 4670
FIGURE 4MAIN JUNCTION BOX - ASSEMBLY
(TM 9-l65l)
-8-
A4I478
PLATE_
- 9 - (TM 9-l65l)
PLAN VIEW. COVER REMOVED RA PD 4671
FIGURE 5MAIN JUNCTION BOX-COVER REMOVED
TM 9-1651
6-9
ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE - DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. M3
by normal use. However, excessive heating and damage may re-
sult if a displacement angle of 25 or more exists for a con-
siderable period.
7. MAIN JUNCTION BOX. - a. The main junction box as-
sembly (D28665, Figures 4 and 5) includes a decagonal shaped
cast aluminum body (D28666). A cover (C56709) seals the box,
and when removed, offers access to the internal wiring of the
junction box for inspection or repair. The box is portable and
may be placed in any convenient position to accommodate the
arrangement of the guns and the director. Rubber gaskets under
the junction box cover and under the receptacles make the
junction box watertight.
b. Six receptacle assemblies are provided:
(l) One l9-pole receptacle assembly (C56702), painted
yellow, connects to the power plant.
(2) One l9-pole receptacle assembly (C56703), painted
green, connects to the director.
(3) Four l9-pole receptacle assemblies (C56703), painted
red, connect to the four guns.
c_. The annular terminal ring (C56708), supported on four
posts (A4l479), contains contact plates and binding posts for
electrical connections. See wiring, diagram (Figure 22).
8. RECEPTACLE BOX, l8 AND l9-POLE. - a. The receptacle
box assembly (D28662, Figures 6 and 7) includes a rectangular
cast aluminum body (D28537), mounted on a special bracket bolted
to the front of the top carriage (Figure l2) of each gun. The
box cover (Bl35650) and receptacle covers are provided with
watertight rubber gaskets. For wiring see Figure 23.
.b. The receptacle box assembly contains two banks of l0
terminals each, mounted on the box cover and connecting the gun
cable (l7 single conductors, brass conduit) with the l8 and l9-
pole receptacles attached to the box.
c_. The l9-pole receptacle assembly (C56702) is connected
to the main junction box. The l8-pole receptacle accommodates
the l8-pole plugs used on data transmission systems, M2, M2A1,
and M2A2.
9. DISTRIBUTION BOX. - a. The distribution box assembly
(D28664, Figure 8) consists of a rectangular cast aluminum body,
which supports 3 outlet connections and a cover. The packing
gland (Figure 9, Section B-B) accommodates the cable leading to
the gun junction box. The second connector (CGB289 or equal)
is for the conduit from the receptacle box. The third con-
nector (CGB295 or equal) is for the cable (Bl37025) to the ele-
- l0 -
DISTRIBUTION BOX
CONNECTOR, CROUSE-HINDS
-NQCGE389 OR EQUAL
WITH LSLIT LEAD SLEEVE.
PLAN VIEW WITH COVER REMOVED
PIN, RIVETED
BFDX2AC
EYEBOLT
A40873
NUT, WING
A40878
RA PD 4672
FIGURE 6RECEPTACLE BOX, 18 AND 19 POLE - ASSEMBLY
- ll - (TM 9-l65l)
I ASSEMBLE WITH WHITE LEAD
SCREW, FIL.HEAD
BCFX4AK
WASHER.LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF,
BEAXIH SECTION A-A
NUT,HEX.,.l64-32
RECEPTACLE,
19 POLE,
ASSEMBLY,
C56702
WASHER.LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF,
NO. 1908
BODY
D28537
FINGER.CONTACT
A4O87I
COVER
BI34524
STUD
A40877A
SECTION B-B
CEMENTED
RA PD 4673
FIGURE 7RECEPTACLE BOX, 18 AND 19 POLE
SECTIONED VIEWS
(TM 9-l65l)
- l2 -
-'
j)
<
a.
to
Ul
a!
(0
<t
00
90
<D
=^
00
0 0 ^
- l3 - (TM 9-l65l)
TO ELEVATION INDICATOR
CONNECTOR.CROUSE-HINDS
NO.CGB2950R EQUAL
WITH 5/e RUBBER BUSHING NQCK05
CABLE. ASSEMBLY
BI36025
WASHER.LOCK,
SHAKE PROOF, NO.I9O8
NUT, HEX, .164-32
SECTION -
OM RECEPTACLE BOX
TO GUN JUNCTION BOX
PARTIAL SECTION B-B
RA PD 4661
FIGURE 9DISTRIBUTION BOX-END ELEVATION AND
SECTIONED VIEWS
(TM 9-l65l)
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DESCRIPTION
9-ll
vation indicator, M3i
b. The three terminal blocks provided in this box are
wired in accordance with the wiring diagram (Figure 23). The
terminal plates are marked to match the marked cable terminals.
. The distribution box is watertight and is bolted to
the top carriage of each gun.
l0. GUN JUNCTION BOX. - a. The gun junction box assembly
(D2866l, Figures l0 and ll) consists of a cylindrical cast alumi-
num body (D28660) and a cover (A45422). Connections on the body
include the l9-pole receptacle assembly (C56703) which leads to
the fuze indicator, the packing gland (Figure l0, Section C-C)
which accommodates the cable from the distribution box, the con-
nector (CGB295 or equal) leading to the azimuth indicator, and
the connector (CGBl94 or equal) leading to the breech light.
A covered socket receptacle assembly (Bl356l4) accommodates a
trouble light and cable.
b. The transformer (Bl348l4) reduces the ll5-volt line
voltage to 6 volts for the lamps.
. Two terminal blocks accommodate the electrical con-
nections in accordance with the wiring diagram. Terminal plates
and terminals are marked for identification. For wiring see
Figure 23.
ll. AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION INDICATORS, M3. - a. The azimuth
indicator, M3, and elevation indicator, M3, (Figures l4 to l8)
are identical follow-the-pointer instruments. Each consists
primarily of one "coarse" repeater and one "fine" repeater e-
lectrically operated by the director. Each repeater has a set
of concentric, graduated dials or pointer indexes. Operation
of the gun controls activates mechanical drives which, in turn,
rotate indexes and dials to match the data supplied by the di-
rector. The azimuth indicator and elevation indicator each has
its entire mechanism inclosed in a watertight case provided with
a nonshatterable glass window through which the scales and index
pointers may be seen. The azimuth indicator is located on the
left side of the gun mount, and the elevation indicator on the
right. For wiring see Figure 23.
.b. The "coarse" repeater (Figures l4 to l8) supports two
concentric dials and drives the inner dial (A44264), which is
graduated at 400 mil intervals from 0 to 6,400 mils. The puter
dial, similarly graduated, and read against an index (A46477),
is driven by a worm gear (Bl36685) geared to a worm (A46469,
Figures l5 and l6). This drive is geared to the gun mount.
Motion of the gun mount moves the outer dial. A knob (A46446,
- l5-
CABLE AND PLUC.ASSEMBLY
BI36042
COVER
A45422
CABLE, ASSEMBLY
BI36025
ASSEMBLE WITH
WHITE LEAD
Jc
BOLT, HEX. HEAD,
BCAX3K
WASHER, LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF
BEAXIH
PACKING
'A45426
GLAND
A45424
FOLLOWER
A45425
PARTIAL SECTION C-C
SWITCH.TOGGLE
NO. G-751
RECEPTACLE, SWITCH,
ASSEMBLY
BI34573
SECTION B-B
WASHER, LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF
BEAX2A
RA PD 4662
FIGURE 10GUN JUNCTION BOX - ASSEMBLY,
SECTIONS B-B AND C-C
(TM 9-l65l)
- l6 -
SCREW, FIL. HEAD
BCCXIAA \
WASHER, LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF
BEAXIH
TO BREECH
LIGHT
TO TROUBLE
LIGHT
CONNECTOR
/(GROUSE-HINDS
NO. CGB194 OR EQUAL
WITH 3/g RUBBER
BUSHING N0.93)
LE WITH WHITE LEAD
TO AZIMUTH
INDICATOR
TO FUZE
INDICATOR
WASHER.
A459I5
PIN BFDX6A
COVER
CONNECTOR
(GROUSE- HINDS
NO. CGB2950R EQUAL
WITH 5/ RUBBER BUSHING NO.CH 05)
BREECH 8 TROUBLE
LIGHTS SWITCH
FROM DISTRIBUTION BOX
NUT, HEX, .164-3?.^
WASHER, LOCK, i
SHAKEPROOF ^
NO. 1908
TERMINAL^
A4I476
STRIP
A4I49I
PLATE
-A4I477
SCREW, FIL. HEAD
BCFX4AL
GASKET
A438I7
RECEPTACLE.I9 POLE,
ASSEMBLY C56703
A4M87
SOCKET, NO. 31
RECEPTACLE, SOCKET.
ASSEMBLY
BI356I4
ASSEMBL[ WITH WMTTE LEAD
TRANSFORMER
BI348I4
SCREW, ROUND HEAD
BCOX3EE
.WASHER, LOCK,
SHAKEPROOF
BEAXIF
BODY
D28660
RA PD 4663
FIGURE 11GUN JUNCTION BOX - COVER REMOVED
AND SECTION A-A
- l7 -
(TM 9-l65l)
- 18 -
(TM 9-l65l)
FR A 692-1
RECEPTACLE BOX ON TOP CARRIAGE
FIGURE 12 ARRANGEMENT OF DISTRIBUTION BOX AND
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0.
of
(9
- l9 -
(TM 9-l65l)
oc
(TM 9-l65l) - 20 -
ADAPTtR,A4647l
N,6FtXICC
-REPEATER-C3670I
YOKE, BI36690
SCftEWt BCGX3FOL
WASHER,BtAXF '
ADAPTEB.44M72
SECTION A-A
RA PO 4674
FIGURE 15AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION INDICATOR,
M3 - SECTION A-A
- 2l -
(TM 9-l65l)
SCREW, BCGX3EF
WASHER.BEAXE
RETAINER, A46470
BEAR1NG,BALL, .315O X .8661 X .2756
PIN, SIGHT,-^ X j|
WORM.A46469 * uxa>i
BEARWG,BALL,3543 X L0236 X 3150
GEAR.A46467
PIN.BFCXIAB
BEARNG,BALL,3937 X11811 X.3543
SHAFT, A46466
COLLAR.A46463
SCREW, BCGX3EG-1
T_l
GLAND, A46464^-
PACKINS,A46480
I SPRING, A46462
RETAINER.A46465
BEARING,BALL,.4724 X12598 X 3937
PIN.BFCXIL
PINION, A46468
MESHES WITH BI36686
SECTION -A
SECTION B-B
SCREW.BCMXIE
SCALE.BI36688
SECTION SHOWING RETAINING SCREW FOR SCALE
FIG. 17, SEC. C- C
LOCATES SEC. B' B
RA PD 4675
M3 - SECTION B-B
(TM 9-l65l)
- 22 -
- 23 -
(TM 9-l65l)
RA PD 4676
SECTION C-C
BOLT.BCAXICC
yy/ASHER,BEAXIb
M3 - SECTION C-C
-EYEBOLT A4645I
PACKING,A46483-|
NUT, A46449i
PIN, BFDXICG
-GLAND, A46448
-KNOB.A46446
-SPRING.A46447
pSCREW,A46450
WASHER, BECXID
SECTION D-D
,A46457
SCREW, BCGX3EF-,
WASHER.BEAXIE'
SCREW, BCFX3EF
WASHER,LOCK,NO.I906
BLOCK, B136507
STRIP, A46459
COVER, A46456
TERMINAL.A4542I
PLATE.A46I23
SCREW.BCFX3ED
PLATE.A46455
RIVET, BUTTON HEAD
SECTION E-E
SCREW, BCGX3FG
'ASHER.BEAXIF
GASKET, A40838
GLAND, A46444
FOLLOWER, A46445
SECTION F-F
VIEW G WITH COVER REMOVED
RA PD 4677
M3 - SECTIONED VIEWS
(TM 9-l65l) - 24 -
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DESCRIPTION
Section D-D, Figure l8) permits rotation of the repeater through
about l5 on either side of the zero position for orientation
with the transmitters in the director. Rotation of the Knob is
still to avoid possibility of accidental shifting.
. The lower or "fine" repeater supports two pointers
which move concentrically, driving the inner pointer disk
(Bl36687) on which is engraved an index. The outer index (A46454)
is fastened to a gear (Bl36686) which meshes with another gear
(A46468, Section B-B, Figure l6). This gear (A46468) is mounted
on a shaft (A46466) and is geared to the same worm (A46469) as
the worm gear which drives the outer dial of the "coarse" indi-
cator. The stationary scale (Bl36688) is graduated at 2 mil
intervals from 0 to 400 mils. A knob (A46446) permits rotation
of the repeater through about l5 on either side of the zero
position for orientation with the transmitters in the director.
Rotation of the knob is stiff to avoid possibility of accidental
shifting.
cl. Both repeaters (Figures l5 and l6) are bolted at the
shaft end to adapters (A4647l), which are linked to the knobs
(A46446). The adapters rotate in a bracket (D28863) on rotation
of the knobs. The other ends of the repeaters are bolted to
adapters (A46472) which float in a yoke (B136690). The yoke in
turn has a stud which floats in a bored recess of the case
(D28864). This type of construction insures alinement of dials
and gears with respect to the shaft end plate of the repeater.
Individual differences in over-all length of the repeaters, etc.,
are compensated for in this floating type of construction.
e_. The "fine" dial pointer, its match-the-pointer index,
and the graduations and numbers of the "coarse" dial and scale
are filled with luminous paint.
t_. All electrical leads are brought out to the terminal
block (Bl36507, Figure l8, Section E-E, and Figure 23) which
may be reached by removing the cover (A46456) to which the name
plate is fastened.
l2. FUZE INDICATOR^ M3. - a. The fuze indicator, M3
(Figures l9 to 2l) is essentially a repeater with two pointer
indexes operating concentrically. The fuze indicator is bolted
to the fuze setter. The inner pointer disk (A46425) turns with
the repeater shaft when the repeater is activated by data electri-
cally transmitted from the director. The outer pointer index
(A46454) is mechanically connected by spiral miter gears and
shafting to the fuze setter. The fuze setter is operated to
follow the pointer of the fuze indicator. The entire mechanism
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is inclosed in a watertight case, provided with a nonshatter-
able glass window through which the dial and index pointer may
tie seen. The index pointer and dial pointer are filled with
luminous radium paint. Graduations and numbers of the fixed
scale are filled with white enamel.
b. Two fuze scales are provided for alternate use. One
scale (Bl36679) is calibrated to 2l seconds (Figure l9), and is
used with fuze, Mk. III. The other scale (Bl36406) is calibrated
to 30 seconds, and is used with the mechanical fuze. The scales
are fastened to posts by four fillister head screws. The "S"
on the scale represents the "safe" or unset position of the fuze.
. The knob (A46446, Section D-D, Figure 2l) rotates the
repeater through about l5 on either side of the zero position
to synchronize the repeater with the director transmitter at
zero setting.
d. The packing gland (Figure 20, Section A-A) seals the
shaft (A46428) and the bearing opening into the body of the fuze
indicator against oil, grit and moisture.
. Electrical connections are brought out to the terminal
block (Bl36507) and thence to the packing gland and the exterior.
The terminal block may be reached by removing the cover (A46456,
Section B-B, Figure 8l).
l3. CABLE ASSEMBLIES. - a. (l) Twelve cable, plug, and
receptacle assemblies, 225 feet long, No. 950, 20-conductor
(Bl37024, Figures l and 24 to 29) are used in the system. These
'are usually distributed as follows:
(a) One between height finder and director.
(b.) Four between director and main junction box.
(.c) Three between power plant and main junction box.
(d) One each, between main junction box and the four guns
comprising a battery.
(2) Since the cables are interchangeable, the cable ar-
rangement may be altered from that indicated above to best suit
the arrangement of the guns and connected equipment. See para-
graph l6.
(3) The cable, plug and receptacle assembly (Bl37024)
includes the l9-pole plug assembly (Figure 26) which has a cap
screwed on for water-tightness, etc., 225 feet of 20-conductor
transmission cable, type XIII, and another l9-pole receptacle
assembly (C69778, Figure 25) which also has a cap.
(4) Connections are soldered to fingers and terminals in
accordance with color coding (Figure 29) and plug-and-receptacle
engravings (Figure 27).
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20 CONDUCTOR TRANSMISSION CABLE
COLOR CODING OF CONDUCTORS
TERMINAL
MARKINGS
CONNECTED TO TERMINALS
COLOR CODING OF CONDUCTORS
DATA LINES
ORANGE FIELD -WHITE TRACE
ORANGE FIELD- BLACK TRACE
ORANGE
AZIMUTH, FINE
WHITE
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POWER, 115 V.
RED FIELD -WHITE TRACE
RED FIELD -BLACK TRACE
RED
AZIMUTH, COARSE
GREEN FIELD -WHITE TRACE
GREEN FIELD -BLACK TRACE
FUZE
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BLUE FIELD -BLACK TRACE
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DESCRIPTION
I). One cable of l7 single conductors (Figure l) in brass
tubing, is used between the receptacle box and the distribution
box. See wiring diagram (Figure 23).
. Two l3-conductor cables, 34 inches long, (Bl37025)
are used; one between distribution box and elevation indicator,
one between gun junction box and azimuth indicator. See Figure
l.
&. One l3-conductor cable, No. 670, in brass tubing is
used between the distribution box and gun junction box.
. One l3-conductor cable-and-receptacle assembly, 43
inches long, (Bl36723, Figure l) is used between gun junction
box and fuze indicator. One end is attached to the terminal
block of the fuze indicator in accordance with the color code
and terminal plate markings. On the other end is the l9-pole
receptacle assembly (C6942l) which plugs into the gun junction
box.
f. One 2-conductor cable-and-plug assembly, 46 inches
long (B136042, Figure 30) for the breech light, is wired to gun
junction box terminals LI and L2 and has a plug (A486l8) for
insertion into the breech light receptacle.
g. One 2-conductor cable-and-plug assembly, 37 inches
long (Bl36043) for the fuze setter light is wired to terminal
block (Bl36507) of the fuze indicator (Figure 2l, Section B-B).
The cable-and-plug assembly has a plug (A486l8) for insertion
into the receptacle of the fuze setter light.
l4. GENERATING UNIT, M3. - a. General. - The generating
unit, M3, supplies power for the data transmission system, M3.
The unit consists primarily of a 2-l/2 kva, ll5-l25 volt, 60-
cycle, a-c generator driven by a l0 horsepower gasoline engine.
Two generating units are supplied with each data transmission
system. One unit is to be held in reserve in case of a break-
down of the unit being used. Each unit is enclosed in a metal
hood and is arranged to be lifted and carried short distances
by porter bars. Weight of each unit is about 800 pounds. See
Figures 3l to 37.
1). Generator. - The generator has the following charac-
teristics: Single phase, a.c., ll5-volt, 60-cycle, l200 rpm,
and self-excited revolving field. The generator is rated at
2-l/2 kva at 90% load power factor and operates satisfactorily
at as low as 50% power factor. The l5-volt exciter which sup-
plies d-c current to the revolving field, is mounted inte-
grally on the generator armature shaft. The exciter also car-
ries a 5 amp. charging current for the storage battery. Radial
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type brushholders are used. A fan mounted on the armature shaft
provides ventilation to protect the coils against?overheating.
c. Gasoline engine. - (l) Engine specifications:
Model ZXA 4 cylinder, cast in block, with water
jacket, with detachable cylinder head,
manifolds and crankcase, aluminum
bellhousing, aluminum charging gener-
ator support and aluminum front engine
support.
Rating Bore and stroke, in. 2-l/2 x 3
Number of cylinders 4
N.A.C.C. horsepower l0
(National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce)
Piston displacement, cu. in. - 58.8
Firing order l-2-4-3
Valves Arrangement L-Head
Exhaust valve diameter,
clear, in. 7/8
Intake valve diameter,
clear, in. l-l/8
Pistons Material Cast iron
Rings above pin 3
Rings below pin 0
Ring width, compression, in. l/8
Ring width, oil, in. 3/l6
Piston pin Diameter, in. ll/l6
Bearing length, in. l-3/8
Bearing location In piston
Number of bearings 2
Crankshaft Number of bearings 3
Bearing diameter, in. 2
Bearing length (front), in. l-5/l6
Bearing length (center), in. l-3/8
Bearing length (rear), in. l-3/8
Camshaft Drive Helical gear
Number of bearings 4
Diameter (front, center
and rear), in. l-l/4
Length (front), in. l-l/8
Length (center) No. 2
and 3, in. l9/32
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DESCRIPTION
Camshaft (Continued)
Length (rear), in. l9/32
Location - right hand side, looking
at flywheel.
Connecting rods-Connecting rod bearings
diameter, in. l-l/2
Connecting rod bearings
length l
Connecting rod length,
c to c, in. 5-l/8
Carburetor size 5/8 in. SAE
Cooling Water pump
Generator mounting - Aluminum special
casting machined to
fit - flange type.
Starter mounting Aluminum special
casting machined to
fit - flange type.
Spark plug, size l4 mm metric
Exhaust manifold bore, in. l-l7/32 bore
Method of suspension 4 point
(2) Cylinder block, cylinder head, and crankcase. - The
cylinder block and crankcase are cast in one piece. Water
jacketing extends full length of the bore. Three large main
bearings with babbitt lined shells for top half of bearings and
babbitt lined caps for lower half of bearings support the shaft.
The caps are secured by cap screws. End thrust is controlled
by flanges on the rear main bearing. The cylinder head is water
jacketed and is removable for cleaning carbon and grinding valves.
(3) Connecting rods and pistons. - The connecting rods and
caps have poured babbitt bearings and are bolted together. The
connecting rod clamps the piston pin to avoid scoring the cylin-
der walls. The cast iron pistons are each grooved for two com-
pression rings and one oil ring and have bronze bushings for
the piston pins. Where special alloy pistons are used: the bronze
bushings are not used, as the alloy is a suitable bearing for
the pin.
(4) Automatic choke. - The automatic choke of electro-
thermal type shown in Figure 37, is operated by an electro-
magnet and a thermostat. This device is mounted on the exhaust
manifold and is connected to the carburetor choke lever by a
small rod. The electromagnet is connected in the starter circuit.
When the scarter button is pressed, current flows through the
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electromagnet and the armature lever is pulled down, thus giving
a full carburetor choke. When the starter button is released,
current ceases to flow through the electromagnet and the amount
of carburetor choke is then regulated by the temperature of the
engine through the medium of the thermostat.
(5) Governor. - A centrifugal mechanical type governor of
commercial design regulates the speed of the engine. The gover-
nor will maintain engine speed at l,200 rpm +. 60 rpm (60 +. 3
cycles) but .+ l00 rpm (+. 5 cycles) is satisfactory for the system.
The device is located below and ahead of the carburetor. It is
linked to the throttle valve by an adjustable rod.
(6) Cooling. - A radiator, fan, and packless-type circu-
lating pump supplies cooling water to the engine jackets. Ca-
pacity of the system is l gallon. A petcock in the lower part
of the cylinder block and an outlet in the bottom of the radi-
ator are used for drainage. The fan blows air outward through
the radiator.
(7) Fuel. - Standard gasoline is stored in the 5 gallon
tank above the flywheel end. A float type fuel level gage is
provided in the tank. A shutoff cock, a standard automotive
filter with bowl, a filter screen and a sediment trap are pro-
vided in the fuel line below the tank. Intake air is filtered
by an air cleaner.
(8) Storage battery and starter motor. - A 6-volt, l00
ampere-hour capacity, storage battery and a 6-volt starting
motor are provided.
d. Panel board. - The panel board (Figure 34) is pro-
vided with the following equipment:
(l) Dash lamp with self-contained switch for illuminating
switchboard.
(2) Socket for trouble light.
(3) Ammeter to indicate battery current (-20, 0, +20 am-
peres) .
(4) Oil pressure gage (0 to 50 pounds per sq. in.).
(5) Engine temperature indicator.
(6) Engine starting switch.
(7) Engine ignition switch.
(8) A-c voltmeter (0 to l50 volts).
(9) A-c ammeter (0 to 30 amperes).
(l0) Field rheostat, rotarytype, with control knob. (Total
resistance 3 ohms, maximum current l0 amperes.)
(ll) Main switch, double pole, single throw, with overload
circuit-breaker protection.
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DESCRIPTION
(l2) Output line fuses (25 amperes) and 2 spare fuzes
mounted in clips.
(l3) An autotransformer tap switch, radial knife type,
for adjusting primary voltage at director terminals.
(l4) l9-pole receptacle, mounted on end cover below panel
board.
.e. Additional equipment. - (l) Autotransformer. - The
autotransformer (Figure 35) is rated at 2 KVA; 60-cycle a.c.;
primary tap for ll5 volts; secondary taps for ll5, l25, l35,
l45, l55, and l65 volts. This transformer, controlled by the
radial knife switch equalizes the voltage at the director termi-
nals and gun data indicators. The terminal voltage of the gener-
ator is controlled by the field rheostat and is indicated by the
a-c voltmeter on the panel board.
(2) Time delay relay. - The time delay relay mounted on the
back of the panel board permits excitation of the transmitters
and repeaters at reduced voltage when they are stabilizing at
the synchronous position. The relay is set for 5 seconds delay
and actuates the auxiliary relay.
(3) Auxiliary relay. - The auxiliary relay has contacts
capable of carrying the full load current. It is mounted on
the back of the panel board. The auxiliary relay is operated
by the time delay relay.
(4) Line resistor. - A l0-ohm resistor is connected in
series with the load circuit to reduce the line voltage during
the delay period, and then is shunted by the auxiliary relay.
(5) Static condensers. - Three 50-mfd., ll0-volt, 60-cycle,
oil-impregnated fixed condensers connected to the output termi-
nals of the main switch, improve the power factor. A l5-ampere
fuse, in series with the condensers, cuts out the condensers in
case they become short-circuited.
(6) Tool box. - The tool box in the generating unit, M3
contains a socket type spark plug wrench, a screwdriver; a pair
of 6-inch slip joint pliers, a set of open end wrenches in cloth
tool roll, a funnel, a hand crank, a valve lifter, and a revo-
lution counter.
(7) Electrical testing equipment. - A voltmeter, ammeter
and ohmmeter with carrying cases are supplied.
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SECTION III
OPERATION
Paragraph
General l5
Arrangement of units l6
Connecting cables l7
Generating unit l8
Starting and stopping l9
Operation from commercial power supply 20
l5. GENERAL. - When the data transmission system has been
set up and oriented with the director, height finder, etc., its
operation is largely automatic and is controlled by the function-
ing of the director and height finder.
l6. ARRANGEMENT OF UNITS. - Although not essential for
satisfactory operation, the following considerations should be
borne in mind:
a. The total length of cable between the main junction
box and each gun should be approximately the same, even though
the linear distance to each gun is different.
b. To facilitate target designation the height finder
should be set up near the director position.
. The power plant should not be more than 600 feet from
the main junction box.
d. The director offset should not exceed l,200 feet.
l7. CONNECTING CABLES. - a. The leads are color-coded
and connected to terminals as indicated in the tables for l3-
conductor transmission cable (Figure 29) and 20-conductor trans-
mission cable (Figure 28).
b.. When plugging into the receptacle aline the keys and
keyways.
. Tighten the round nuts on the plugs and receptacles
after insertion of plugs to insure tight connection.
d. Several of the cables are interchangeable and hence
the cable plugs and receptacles are not painted to correspond
with matching parts.
e. Where one cable connects two units the plugs and re-
ceptacles on the units to be connected are painted one color.
f. The cable connected to the generating unit must never
be plugged into any receptacle other than the yellow one in the
main junction box marked "Power Plant".
l8. GENERATING UNIT. - a. Lubrication. - Check the oil
level in the crankcase and fill if necessary. If oil is dirty,
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OPERATION
drain and refill with new oil. A plug is provided for drain-
ing. Refill through the breather pipe and replace the breather
cap immediately. The oil level is indicated on a bayonet type
(dip stick) gage located on the same side of the crankcase; the
graduation marked 4/4 indicates a full crankcase, 2/4 half full,
etc. See lubrication chart, SECTION VI.
b. Radiator. - Fill radiator with clean, fresh, alkali-
free water or, if necessary, with antifreeze solution:
(l) A number of reliable antifreeze solutions are avail-
able, but the use of such solutions must be preceded by careful
investigation to determine whether or not they may prove detri-
mental to the radiator, engine, or hose. A solution of denatured
alcohol may be used without appreciable damage to the cooling
system. The following table shows proper proportions for the
various temperatures:
Temperature (F.) Percent Percent Specific Boiling
alcohol water gravity point (F.)
30 to 22
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50
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(2) Use of a greater percentage of alcohol than temperature
conditions require may result in overheating of the engine.
(3) The capacity of the cooling system is approximately
l gallon. -
. Fuel. - Fill the fuel tank with standard gasoline.
Extreme care must be taken to avoid spilling gasoline. The
capacity of the tank is 5 gallons. Fuel level is indicated on
the gage and may also be checked by inserting a clean dry stick
or rod and noting the liquid level indicated thereon. Open
valve under fuel tank.
d. Battery. - Place the l00-ampere-hour storage battery,
filled with electrolyte and fully charged, in the compartment
below the radiator of the unit and fasten in place with the
fittings provided. Connect the red lead to the red or positive
post, and the other, lead to the negative post. The ignition
switch must be left "OFF" until ready to start.
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e. Indoor operation. - If operating indoors, piping
should be arranged to exhaust fumes out of doors. Connection
is made to the exhaust pipe projecting through the radiator.
Standard l-l/4 inch pipe will be satisfactory.
l9. STARTING AND STOPPING. - a. Make sure the main switch
is "OFF".
b. Throw ignition switch "ON".
. Press starting button. As soon as the engine starts,
release the starter button and allow engine to run and warm up
for a few minutes.
d. Connect the generator to the load by turning the main
switch "ON". This step allows current to pass through the l0-
ohm resistor until the time delay relay and auxiliary relay shunt
the current around the resistor. The terminals will then be
excited at full voltage.
e.. After the engine has been running for fifteen or twenty
minutes check the speed with the revolution counter provided.
With no external load connected to the unit, the engine should
run at a speed of l,200-l,250 rpm.
f_. To stop the unit, first open the main switch.. This
action takes the load off the generator. Then turn the ignition
switch "OFF".
20. OPERATION FROM COMMERCIAL POWER SUPPLY. - This system
will also operate satisfactorily from any ordinary commercial
source of single phase a-c power of ll0 to l20 volts, 60-cycles.
Connection to the supply is made by terminals 4 to 5 in the main
junction box, with terminals 5 and 5A connected together. A
suitable 2-pole switch to open both sides of the circuit must
be provided and each side must be protected by a 25-ampere fuse.
As the power cannot then be applied gradually, the system must
be carefully watched when starting and the power must be cut
off immediately should any repeater "run away" i.e., run as a
motor at high speed.
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SECTION IV
INSPECTION
Paragraph
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Inspection
2l. INSPECTION. - Inspection is made for the purpose of
determining the condition of the data transmission system,
whether repairs or adjustments are required, and the remedies
necessary to insure serviceability and proper functioning. The
following list will serve as a guide:
Parts to be inspected
a. Generating unit.
(l) General.
(2) Lubrication.
(3) Fuel and water.
(4) Generating unit
electrical system.
Points to be observed
(l) Observe general appear-
ance and note whether any parts
are damaged, broken or missing.
Check for completeness of acces-
sories and tools.
(2) Check crank case oil-
level and condition of the oil,
oil filter and air filter. Ex-
amine grease cups, oil cups and
other points of lubrication,check-
ing for presence of proper lubri-
cant and cleanliness. See para-
graphs l8, 23, and 26.
(3) Check gage fuel level
against stick reading. Opera-
tion will indicate water level
and condition of radiator, hose
and connections, circulation and
temperature indication. See para-
graphs l8 and 25.
(4) Check battery for height
of water, specific gravity, and
rate of charging. Battery case
should be unbroken and sealing
should be intact. Check fuses,
tight connections, spark plugs,
distributor and brushes. See para-
graphs l4 and l8.
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Parts to be inspected
(5) Panel board.
(6) Operation.
b_. Cable assemblies.
(l) Mechanical con-
dition.
(2) Electrical con-
dition.
c.. Boxes.
(l) Mechanical con-
dition.
(2) Electrical con-
dition.
d. Indicators.
(l) Appearance.
(2)
binding.
Backlash and
Points to be observed
(5) Start the engine (dis-
connected from data transmission
system) and note any abnormal in-
dications of panel board instru-
ments. See paragraph l9.
(6) Note smoothness of oper-
ation, engine speed and absence
or smoke.
(l) Observe whether any
plugs or receptacles are damaged.
Receptacle covers and chains
should be intact. Cables should
not 'b.e frayed or cut.
(2) Check cables for conti-
nuity and short circuits. Check
for tight connections.
(l) Observe whether cases
are bent or broken; whether water
sealing is broken. Check for
missing screws.
(2) Check plugs, recepta-
cles and internal connections for
continuity and short circuits.
Connections should be tight. Check
the lighting transformer in the
main junction box.
(l) Observe whether cases
are bent or broken. Windows and
water sealing should be intact.
Knobs should be in good condition.
Scales and indexes should be
clearly legible.
(2) Turn mechanical input
shafts and check for backlash and
binding. Electrical index should
rotate freely.
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Parts to be inspected Points to be observed
(3) Electrical con- (3) Wiring and connections
dition. should be in good condition. See
paragraph 23.
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SECTION V
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Paragraph
Disassembly and assembly 22
Test and adjustment 23
22. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY. - a. General. - Disassembly
and assembly incident to normal operation are covered in SECTION
III. Further disassembly and assembly may be required for clean-
ing, repair or adjustment. Repairs must be made only by quali-
fied personnel. Repair of the component parts of the data trans-
mission system, M3 which cannot be made with the facilities
available will require the return of the part to the base shop
or arsenal. Assembly may be made by reversing steps taken in
disassembly except where indicated. Parts should be marked to
assure alinement on reassembly.
b. Boxes. - Covers may be removed from the various boxes
and terminal strips when necessary for examination and checking
of connections. Covers must be replaced and properly sealed
immediately after completing check. When opening boxes which
have been closed for some time, it will often be found that the
rubber gasket adheres tightly to the lid. To facilitate break-
ing this bond, slots have been provided to permit the insertion
of a lever. Care must be exercised not to insert the tool far
enough to damage the gasket. Care must be taken to avoid nick-
ing the sealing surface of the lid or body, thus spoiling the
joint. Replace the gasket if necessary. Markings on leads
should be checked against the wiring diagrams to insure proper
reassembly.
c_. Azimuth or elevation indicators. - (l) To gain access
to the terminal block (Bl36507, Figure l8) remove the cover
(A46456). The terminal block is secured, to the case by two
screws, BCGX3FG.
(2) To gain access to the interior of the-case remove the
frame (C56986, Figure l5). The windows may then be withdrawn
if necessary by removing the retainer (C56987) secured by flat-
head screws. In reassembly, an authorized sealing compound
shall be used to seal the windows.
(3) To remove the mechanism from the case at this point
(after removal of frame and disconnecting of necessary leads
to terminal block) unscrew first the two nuts (A46449, Section
D-D, Figure l8) each secured by a screw (A46450) and washer.
Unscrew and withdraw from the case the two adjusting knobs,
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(A46446) and springs (A46447). Remove the packing gland (A46464,
Figure l6) and the components. Remove the three bolts (BCAXlCC,
Figure l7) and washers and lift the mechanism carefully out of
the case.
(4) To remove the coarse repeater from the mechanism with-
draw the adapter (A4823lB, Figure l5) and securing nut. Remove
the scale (Bl36689), the nut (A46475) and lock screw. Slide
the worm gear (Bl36685) and the two ball bearings off the shaft.
Remove the three screws (BCGX3FG). Remove the yoke (Bl36690).
Remove the adapter (A46472). In disengaging the worm gear from
the worm (A46469, Figure l6) it may be necessary to withdraw
the retainer (A46470) secured by three fillister head screws
and two dowels. The worm shaft should be disengaged from the
miter gear (A46467) by driving out the securing taper pin.
Withdraw the shaft, unscrewing if necessary, to clear the worm
gear (Bl36685).
(5) To remove the fine repeater from the mechanism with-
draw the adapter (A4823lC, Figure l5) and its securing nut, and
the gear (Bl36686). Remove the yoke (Bl36690) if this has not
already been done for the coarse repeater. Remove adapter
(A46472). Withdraw repeater and unscrew the nut (A46475). Re-
move the lock screw, the retainer (A46473) and the adapter
(A4647l).
(6) Repeaters requiring repairs involving disassembly
should be turned in to a base shop or arsenal.
d. Fuze indicator. M3. - (l) Access to the terminal
block and wiring may be obtained by removing the cover (A46456,
Figure 2l).
(2) To remove the mechanism from the case, unscrew the
bolts securing the base (D28865, Figure 20) to the case.
(3) To remove the repeater from the mechanism, withdraw
the adapter (A48232A, Figure 20), split washer (A38607) and
securing nut (A46804). Remove the index support (A46426). Re-
move nut (A46233) and lock screw. Draw the miter gear (Bl36680)
and two ball bearings off the shaft. Unscrew the bracket (A46435)
and adapter (A46430) and then withdraw the repeater. Remove
the adapter (A46436).
(4) To remove the shaft (A46428) remove the retainer
(A46434) unscrew the nut (A46433) and headless lock screw, and
then push the shaft out at the top. Remove packing gland (A4643l).
(5) Repeaters requiring repairs involving disassembly
should be turned in at a base shop or arsenal.
e. Generating unit. MB. - The engine and auxiliary equip-
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ment are commercial units. The parts and their functions are
familiar to all personnel trained in this work. The generating
unit may be disassembled to the extent indicated below:
(l) Disassembly permitted the using arm.
(2) Removal and disassembly of accessories as carburetor,
air cleaner, magneto, distributor, generator, starter, fuel pump,
governor, radiator.
(3) Disassembly of engine as removal of cylinder head,
valves, pistons, rings, connecting rods, crankshaft, oil pan,
camshaft, idler shaft, water pump.
(4) Disassembly of generator; control panel, removal of
instruments. Disassembly of the instruments themselves is not
advised. These should be returned to a base shop or arsenal
and new instruments requested.
23. TEST AND ADJUSTMENT. - a. General. - The tests and
adjustments described below -are in addition to those made as
part of normal operation. See SECTION III. The electrical
adjustment described below involves adjustment of the repeater
to agree with its corresponding transmitter. The mechanical
adjustment described below involves adjustment for agreement
between the indexes and scales of each unit.
b. Electrical adjustment. - In order that the various
corresponding repeaters and transmitters indicate alike, it is
necessary that the system be initially synchronized.
(l) This adjustment is ordinarily accomplished at the
factory by setting all units on electrical zero when the ele-
ment of data transmitted is zero. Units of systems so initially
adjusted may be interchanged between systems without further
readjustment.
(2) Further adjustment in the field should be required
only on systems not properly initially set on electrical zero,
or on systems which have had one or more synchronous units, or
other components affecting the adjustment replaced or disturbed.
Any system which appears to require such adjustment a second
time should be carefully inspected as soon as possible to de-
termine the cause, as a change or failure in some component is
indicated; electrical connections in particular should be care-
fully checked as angular differences (often multiples of 60)
may be introduced by wrong connections.
(3) There are two methods by which the synchronizing ad-
justment may be performed. The first is to set all units, both
transmitters and repeaters, on electrical zero when the value
of the element of data transmitted is zero. The second method
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is to set only one of the two connected units (transmitters or
repeaters) in each circuit so the transmitted and received indi-
cations are in agreement without regard to electrical zero.
The former procedure has the advantage of providing complete
interchangeability of units and should be followed when con-
ditions permit; the latter procedure ordinarily requires less
time and does not necessitate access to the interior of the
director, making it preferable in some cases for field adjust-
ment . Systems adjusted by the second method should be readjusted
by the first method as soon as conditions permit. The general
method for making electrical zero settings is given in (<) below;
procedure for changing the settings or indications on the various
parts is in (6) below.
(4) Electrical zero is a standardized reference position
of rotor relative to the frame of a synchronous transmitter or
repeater; when the rotor of a transmitter occupies that position,
the rotors of all repeaters having their terminals connected to
the corresponding transmitter terminals will also assume that
position. The general procedure is as follows:
(a) Determine the electrical zero of at least one of the
repeater units of each transmission circuit by the procedure
given in (5) below and adjust the scale to read zero at that
position.
(]D) Adjust the transmitter unit and its scale to agree
with the standardized repeater.
() Adjust the;scales of the remaining repeater units of
the circuit to agree with the standardized repeater and trans-
mitter.
(5) To determine the electrical zero of a single a-c
synchronous unit proceed as follows:
(a) Connect the terminals of the unit marked l, 3, and 5
to one side of a ll5-volt, 60-cycle, a-c power supply and the
terminals marked 2 and 4 to the other side. When the power
circuit is energized, the rotor, if unrestrained, will assume
a position very close to that defined as the electrical zero
position (within a few tenths of a degree).
(I)) Without otherwise disturbing the connections given in
(a) above, break the connection to the terminal marked 2, leaving
it open. With the power circuit energized, the rotor, if unre-
strained, will assume either the electrical zero position, or
a position l80 therefrom. The procedure in (a) above will
distinguish between these two positions.
() When adjusting the dial or scale at the electrical
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zero position, be sure the rotor is not displaced from its equi-
librium position by frictional forces.
(d) This method is applicable equally well to transmitters
and repeaters. However, it is seldom that transmitters with
unrestrained rotors are encountered, and for that reason the
method of adjustment described in (4) above is necessary.
(6) The procedure for changing the electrical indications
of the indicators is described below. The adjustment is made
with the system connected up and the power on. When shifting
of a repeater dial or index is necessary, observe the precaution
that the unit does not "run away", that is, run at a high speed
as a motor duringthis operation. After adjustment is completed,
check carefully for mechanical freedom, with power off, first
by rotating slowly, holding lightly by the fingers, then by
spinning rapidly, and as a further check by displacing the index
a small amount (say l) in one direction, than in the other,
and observing that the return in both cases is to the same indi-
cation. Dials, scales, arid indexes are of thin metal and must
oe handled carefully.
(a) Azimuth or elevation indicator, M3. - Adjustment of
the repeaters should be tried first by turning the knobs pro-
vided for rotating the coarse and fine repeaters through an
angle of about 30 each. Shifting of the scales should not be
required but, if necessary, loosen the three screws clamping
the dial or index to permit turning by hand for a coarse ad-
justment. The knobs are then used to effect close adjustment. The
motion of the knobs has been purposely made stiff to avoid acci-
dental shifting.
(b) Fuze indicator, M3. - Adjustment of the fuze indicator
follows that of the azimuth or elevation indicator, M3, except
that only one repeater is used.
. Initial mechanical adjustment. - Initial mechanical
adjustment of the Indicators is made on the gun mounts. The
slip coupling connections between indicators and the mechanisms
associated with the movement of the gun permit orientation of
the indicators with the gun.
d. Emergency trouble-shooting. - The possible troubles
encountered with the transmission system may be divided into
two general classes: First, troubles arising in a system in-
itially synchronized and in which there has been no change in
the component parts; second, troubles experienced when assembling
a new system or when replacing one or more of the component
parts. Troubles encountered with systems of the first-mentioned
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classification are not likely to include incorrect electrical
connections; in systems of the second classification, almost any
of the possible troubles may be encountered. When attempting
to correct trouble that may arise in the field, general pro-
cedure followed will ordinarily be to locate the fault, to de-
termine its nature by the characteristics observed, and to take
the most rapid and expedient means available to restore the
system to operation, without regard to maintaining the wiring
in accordance with standard diagrams nor to retaining inter-
changeability. Systems so modified, however, should be restored
to agree with the standard wiring diagrams as soon as circum-
stances permit. Units not already set on electrical zero should
be so adjusted as soon as possible. On repeaters with accessi-
ble dials or indexes, a simple and often effective test is to
displace the dial or index a small amount (say l) first in one
direction then in the other. If the indication returned to in
both cases is not the same, mechanical difficulty or a de-
ficiency of torque is indicated. Some of the more common troubles
encountered, probable causes, and corrective measures are out-
lined below. In most cases the corrective measures are temporary
in nature, and demand a thorough recheck of connections to in-
sure accordance with the wiring diagram as soon as possible.
(l) Constant error between transmitter and one or more
repeaters, direction of rotation being correct. - The system
may be improperly synchronized. Follow the procedure pertain-
ing to the device in which the trouble is experienced.
(2) One or more repeaters rotate in opposite direction
from connected transmitter. - The direction of rotation of a
repeater may be reversed by interchanging any two of the arma-
ture connections (l, 2, and 3). If the electrical zero indi-
cation is correct, it may be retained by confining the inter-
change to terminals l and 3, the other possible combinations
rotate the electrical zero position by +. l20. This change may
be made anywhere between the transmitter and the repeater. In
the case of the azimuth and elevation transmitters, which have
multiple repeaters, reversal at the transmitter terminals (in
the main junction box) will reverse all four repeaters; re-
versal at the repeater terminals (in the gun junction box, re-
ceptacle box, or distribution box) will reverse only the single
repeater involved without affecting the directions of the others,
(3) One or more repeaters fall out of synchronism during
part of revolution. - This condition is characterized by a jumpy
motion of the repeater dials while the transmitter rotates at
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a substantially uniform rate, the irregular!ly appearing at
approximately the same point on the dial. Trouble of this de-
scription may arise at either the transmitter or the repeater
and the cause may be either electrical or mechanical.
(a) When due to trouble at a repeater, all other repeaters
connected in parallel will be affected somewhat, but the faulty
repeater will usually experience the greatest effect. When the
faulty repeater is disconnected, by removing the plug (cut off
power while disconnecting) at the receptacle box, main junction
box, or (for fuse indicators only) gun junction box, as con-
venient, the balance of the system will function correctly. If
the first attempt is not successful the faulty unit may be
reached by the process of elimination.
(b) When due to trouble at a transmitter, all repeaters
will be affected alike. It will not be possible to eliminate
it by disconnecting repeaters.
(c.) Electrical troubles of this type may be found in either
transmitter or repeater and usually consist of a defect in a
brush, brush rigging, or slip ring which will cause a circuit
interruption at a specific angular position. The interruption
may be in either the field or armature depending on the manu-
facturer's practice. The location may be found by the use of
the ohmmeter or voltmeter and ammeter.
(d.) Mechanical troubles of this type are ordinarily en-
countered only at the repeaters. Similar faults may occur at
the transmitters also but will not cause discrepancies between
transmitted and received data; they may, however, cause a jumpy
motion of the transmitter which may be accentuated at the re-
peaters; in the director they may also cause errors in compu-
tation which may be detected by accuracy tests. The general
nature of the fault is that some moving part is binding on some
stationary part. Binding of the dial or index at some point is
the most likely cause. A similar fault, called a "high spot",
sometimes occurs in a ball bearing.
(e) When trouble of this kind is encountered, locate and
analyze the trouble in accordance with the foregoing, and correct
it if possible. If impossible, take such steps as will render
the system most useful, considering the time and facilities
available for correction. Faults within synchronous trans-
mitters and repeaters require replacement of the unit, an oper-
ation which requires considerable time. To replace a unit in
a director, a dry closed room free from floating particles of
dust is required. If mechanical trouble in the azimuth, ele-
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vation, or fuse indicator is detected, the dials should be care-
fully checked for clearance. There may be sufficient play be-
tween dial and adapter hub to shift the dial slightly. When
the fault is likely to injure the unit itself or other com-
ponents (as by overheating due to excessive displacement from
the synchronous position) or to affect the accuracy of other
components, the unit should be disconnected immediately so as
to least impair the remainder of the system.
(4) One or more repeaters fail to synchronize, remaining
inoperative. - This condition usually indicates an open circuit
or short circuit in one of the transmitters, repeaters, or con-
necting cable. It may also occur intermittently due to a cable
fault which occurs through a small region of elevation or azi-
muth.
(a) Intermittent faults of this character are sometimes
difficult to locate, as they seldom occur consistently. There-
fore, when a fault of this nature is noticed but disappears
before being corrected, a complete record should be made of the
occurrence to assist in locating the trouble should it recur
later.
(b) Faults of this nature may often be located by ob-
serving the characteristics of the fault and using the ohmmeter,
voltmeter, and ammeter (see (3) above).
(c) Individual cables may be checked readily with the
ohmmeter, a very low resistance reading indicating continuity.
The cable is disconnected at both ends which are placed con-
veniently close together. The ohmmeter then is used to indi-
cate: Continuity of the conductor from the terminating device
at one end to the corresponding device at the other end; lack
of continuity between one conductor and all remaining conductors
in the cable.
(d) When once a faulty cable is detected and located, the
appropriate action must be taken. If the fault is in a portable
cable and all the cables furnished are not in use, substitute
another cable for the faulty one. If the foregoing procedure
cannot be followed, substitute a spare conductor in the cable,
if available, for the faulty conductor. It may be possible to
disconnect the faulty conductor and substitute an external wire,
improvised for the purpose. Ordinarily, No. l4 rubber insulated
wire, commonly used for house wiring, may be employed satis-
factorily. A ground return should never be used in place of one
of the conductors since ground resistance is variable, causing
circuit unbalance, and extraneous voltages may be picked up due
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to ground currents.
(5) One or more repeaters lag behind the transmitter in
either direction of rotation. - This condition indicates ex-
cessive mechanical load, or insufficient torque at the repeater.
The amount of lag will be found to vary with the speed or ac-
celeration, and may become zero when at rest.
(a) The generators' voltage or the voltage at the gun
indicators, or both, may be incorrect. An open circuit in the
field circuit of a transmitter or repeater (but not both) will
also cause great reduction of torque, the repeater then assuming
either of two positions l80 apart with equal facility.
(b) An excessive mechanical load such as a tight bearing
or binding dial will cause this condition.
(6) One or more repeaters remain stationary for a time,
then suddenly rotate l80 and again remain stationary. - This
condition usually indicates a short circuit between two armature
(l, 2, 3) leads and will be accompanied by an abnormally loud hum
at certain angular positions. Power must be removed from the
system immediately when this fault is noticed. This con-
dition is also accompanied by a reacting torque on the trans-
mitter which may cause injury to delicate mechanisms. Procedure
of location is as given in (3) above.
(7) Repeater fails to come to rest, but oscillates about
its central position. - This indicates a defective damping mecha-
nism on the repeater. In the case of multiple repeaters, all
repeaters will usually be affected, but the defective repeater
may oscillate through a greater angle.
(a) If the oscillation is not large, it may be possible
to retain the unit in service, following the average rather than
the instantaneous motion with the follow-the-pointer drive.
(b) When the oscillation is too large for this, or when
it interferes with the use of other connected repeaters, the
unit must be disconnected as unserviceable.
(c_) In either case this fault requires a replacement of
the repeater, an operation which is to be performed only by
trained ordnance personnel.
(d) When operating with a defective damping device, the
repeater must be watched closely and, if it starts to run as
a motor, power must be removed from the system at once.
(3. Adjustment of generating unit. - (l) Governor. - (a)
The governor is adjusted at the factory and should require little
attention. Normal engine speed is l,200 rpm, which corresponds
to 60-cycle alternating ".urrent for which the system is designed.
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The system will operate satisfactorily when the frequency is
between the limits of 55 to 65 cycles, or l,l00 to l,300 rpm.
The speed should be measured operating under full-load con-
ditions at normal voltage after the unit has been running at
least l5 minutes to insure stability. Measurements are con-
veniently made on the shaft extending from the oil-pump housing,
using the revolution counter furnished with the unit and an
accurate watch or time interval recorder. If the speed is be-
tween l,l25 and l,275 rpm no change is necessary. If beyond
these limits, the speed should be adjusted using the screw pro-
vided.
(b) There should be little lost motion between the gover-
nor arm and the carburetor lever and these parts should operate
freely without binding. These parts must not be allowed to rub
against the removable side cover of the generating unit. No
adjustment of the governor should be attempted if the speed does
not remain constant but surges or "hunts". Such a condition
may be caused by lost motion or binding in the governor mecha-
nism, by faulty ignition or carburetion, or by an obstruction
in the fuel supply. If the rod connecting the carburetor lever
with the governor arm has been disconnected for any reason, be
sure that the rod holds the carburetor-butterfly valve wide open
when governor lever is in its normal position with engine stopped.
(2) Oil pressure. - The oil pressure should be between
the limits of 20 to 26 pounds per square inch under full-load
conditions. As the parts become worn in service, the pressure
will tend to approach the lower value; this Indicates that more,
not less, oil is flowing and no adjustment should be made. The
engine must, however, never be operated with a pressure of less
than l5 pounds per square inch. Adjustment is by means of the
large screw at the base of the oil-pump housing. Turn the screw
clockwise to increase pressure. Always loosen the lock nut on
the screw before adjusting, and tighten when adjustment is com-
pleted.
(3) Automatic choke. - The automatic choke is of rugged
construction and should require little attention. When the
engine is cold (at normal ambient temperature), the thermal arm
should be at its extreme counterclockwise position, the butter-
fly valve should be at its extreme clockwise (closed) position,
and there should be free travel between open and closed positions.
The adjustment lock screw should be set for about 5/8 inch travel
of thermal element when the choke element has been disconnected
from the engine and the thermal element has been unhooked from
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the adjustment stop. Be sure to return the thermal element to
its original position when the adjustment is completed. Should
excessive choking occur, it may be found that the outer end of
the thermal element has made one full turn and again becomes
engaged on the adjustment stop. This condition will be readily
detected by the above check, and necessitates that the adjust-
ment stop be slightly bent inward so the thermal element cannot
get under it.
(4) Breaker points. - Breaker points that show a grayish
color, are free from pits, and have a gap of 0.020 +. 0.002 inch,
as checked by a wire feeler gage, require no adjustment. Should
they require adjustment, it will also be necessary that they be
refaced by means of an oilstone and realined so as to present
smooth faces toward each other with full contact.
(5) Clearances. -
TABLE OF CLEARANCES
Min. Max.
Valve tappet clearance, intake (Hot) .006
Valve tappet clearance, exhaust (Hot) .006
Valve seat width, intake .125
Valve seat width, exhaust .l25
Valve stem clearance in guide, exh. & int. .00l .00l5
Push rod or tappet clearance in guide .0008 .00l
Idler bearing clearance .00l .00l5
Cam bearing clearance .00l5 .0025
Crankshaft main bearing clearance .002 .0025
Crankshaft end thrust .002 .004
Bell housing on chamfer .0l2 .025
Connecting rod bearing .00l .00l5
Connecting rod bearing, end clearance .005 .0l0
Accessory drive bearing clearance .00l5 .002
Accessory drive bearing, end clearance .00l .002
Gear cover clearance around crankshaft .008 .0l5
Oil pan clearance around crankshaft .008 .0l5
Accessory drive gear backlash .002 .003
Crankshaft gear backlash .000 .002
Idler gear backlash .00l .002
Oil pump gear backlash .008 .0l0
Piston clearance, cast iron .002 .0025
Piston ring clearance in groove .00l .0025
Piston ring gap . .0l5 .020
Piston pin clearance .005
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CARE AND PRESERVATION
SECTION VI
Paragraph
General precaution 24
Care in handling 25
Lubrication 26
24. GENERAL PRECAUTION. - The other end of the portable
cable connected to the generating unit must never be plugged
into any other receptacle except the one on the main Junction
box designated "Power Plant" and painted yellow. This power
cable must never be connected to a director, height finder, or
receptacle on a gun mount. Failure to observe this precaution
will result in burning out the synchronous transmitters and
repeaters in the director, height finder, or on-carriage indi-
cators and may otherwise seriously damage the mechanisms in
these units.
25. CARE IN HANDLING. - The data transmission system is
designed to require a minimum of attention and care beyond rou-
tine precautions to prevent damage to its component parts. Peri-
odic examination of all the various units should be made to in-
sure that the system will continue in satisfactory operation.
a. Cables. - (l) The 20-conductor portable cable supplied
with this system must not be subjected to repeated kinking or
twisting. The importance of giving the cable the best possible
care cannot be overemphasized. Avoid bending the cable on a
short radius, or allowing it to chafe against any moving object.
Do not allow heavy vehicles to run over the cables.
(2) Do not allow dirt to accumulate in the plugs or re-
ceptacles. When the cables are not connected, all plugs and
receptacles must be kept closed with the covers provided so as
to exclude dirt and moisture. When the cables are connected,
the mating plugs and receptacles must be mechanically secured
together by the round nuts provided.
(3) Oil and grease are detrimental to rubber and care
should therefore be exercised to see that the cables are kept
free of these materials. Store cables in a cool dark place,
to protect the rubber. Cables not in use should be stored on
the reels provided.
(4) In case it is necessary to tape the end of any of the
conductors of the flexible cables, use rubber tape only.
(5) Cables should be tested periodically for open and short
circuits.
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ID. Generating unit. - The engine of the generating unit
is similar to common types of automobile engines and requires
similar care.
(l) Never run a unit indoors without means for conducting
the exhaust fumes to the outside.
(2) Never fill the gasoline tank with the unit running.
(3) Exercise extreme care to avoid spilling gasoline, es-
pecially when operating within a building.
(4) Keep the sediment trap and filter screen in the gaso-
line line clean.
(5) If insufficient fuel is obtained after cleaning the
trap and screen, clean the float valve, the passage from the
float chamber or bowl to the venturi, and the needle valve.
These are reached by removing cap screws in the side of the
carburetor.
(6) Keep the cooling system properly filled with water
or antifreeze mixture of the proper concentration. Avoid the
use of antifreeze mixture when not needed and of a greater per-
centage of alcohol than required. Occasionally flush out the
cooling system with clean water.
(7) Clean the storage battery terminals occasionally and
coat lightly with grease.
(8) Maintain the level of the water in the storage battery
well above the tops of the plates. After the battery has been
placed in service add only distilled water to the cells. See
instructions included with battery.
(9) Clean the air cleaner at least every time the crank-
case oil is changed; under severe dust conditions it must be
cleaned every day. To clean Air Maze cleaners, swish up and
down and sideways in a pan of waste crankcase oil, shake off
surplus, and replace. Gasoline must not be used under any circum-
stances .
(l0) Use the two generating units alternately to insure
equal wear on each.
(ll) Commutators in proper operating condition should pre-
sent a polished black appearance. If a commutator becomes dirty
it may be cleaned with coarse cloth or, If necessary, with No.
00 flint paper. Never use emery paper or cloth on the commutator
nor allow oil or grease to come in contact therewith.
(l2) Brushes should be replaced when badly worn. They
should seat squarely on the commutators.
(l3) Spark plugs should be cleaned and set occasionally.
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<;. Synchronous repeaters. - Should any repeater start to
"run away", that is, run as a motor at a high rate of speed, cut
off the power immediately.
26. LUBRICATION. -
Part
Frequency
Lubricant
Cranlccase
30 hours,
Engine Oil
Fill through breather tube
operation.
as required to 4/4 mark
Generator
l00 hours,
Cup grease3
on bayonet gage.
One turn of grease cup cap
operation.
each bearing ( front
bearing is greased
through l/8 inch oipe
between engine and gen-
erator; rear bearing
...,
through hole in bearing
', ,. . ,;
cap . ) Keep grease cup
filled.
Water pump
l00 hours,
operation.
Waterproof
grease2
One turn of grease cup
cap . Keep grease cup
filled.
Distributor
l00 hours,
Engine oil
Few drops in oiler. .. .
Fan
operation.
l00 hours,
Engine oill
Remove plug in hub. Fill
operation.
until oil drips from
shaft .
Starter
l00 hours,
Engine oill
Few drops in oil hole.
operation.
Charging
l00 hours,
Engine oil
8 to l0 drops in oil cup
generator
Breaker
operation.
Semi-
at each end.
Wipe breaker cam lightly
Cup grease
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26. LUBRICATION (Continued)
Part
Frequency
Lubricant
Governor
Occasion-
Engine oill
Pew drops on joints.
linkage
ally
Commutators
Do not lu-
and slip
bricate
rings.
under any
circum-
stances.
Automatic
Do not lu-
choke
bricate
under any
circum-
stances.
All radial
When assem-
Grease,
Apply a thin coat upon
tall bear-
bling
special ,,
assembly
ings,
low
journal
temper-
bearings
ature
and all other
sliding sur-
faces of the
indicators.
OIL, engine, SAE 30 (Navy Symbol l065) for prevailing temper-
ature above 32 F. and OIL, engine, SAE l0 (Navy Symbol l042)
for prevailing temperature between 32 F. and 0 F. Below
0 F. dilute the crankcase oil with l0% gasoline or kerosene,
or l5% Diesel fuel.
Care must be taken to maintain the diluent at this ratio since
it will be partially driven off during operation. In extremely
low temperatures, if circumstances permit, drain the crankcase
while the unit is still warm and then heat the oil before re-
placing, to a temperature where the hand can just be inserted
without burning. Change oil every 30 hours of operation.
Waterproof grease No. 4.
Chassis grease No. l.
4OIL, lubricating, for aircraft instruments and machine guns.
_ 70 _
TM 9-1651
27-28
REFERENCES
SECTION VII
REFERENCES
Paragraph
Standard nomenclature lists 27
Technical manuals 28
27. STANDARD NOMENCLATURE LISTS:
System, data transmission, M3 SNL F-l78
Current Standard Nomenclature Lists are as
tabulated here. An up-to-date list of SNL'S
is maintained as the "Ordnance Publications
for Supply Index" (OPSI)
28. TECHNICAL MANUALS:
Artillery, antiaircraft, 3-inch gun materiel
(mobile) TM 9-360
Cleaning and preserving materials TM 9-850
Ordnance maintenance - Height finder, Ml TM 9-l623
Ordnance maintenance - Director, M3 TM 9-l650
Ordnance maintenance - Director, M4 TM 9-l655
Instruction guide - Height finder, Ml TM 9-2623
Instruction guide - Director, M4 TM 9-2655
- 7l -
TM 9-1651
INDEX
Paragraphs
Pages
ADJUSTMENT
23
58-66
ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION FOR GASOLINE ENGINE
l8
5l
AUTOMATIC CHOKE, ADJUSTMENT
23
65-66
AIJTOTRANSFORMER, DESCRIPTION
l4
49
BATTERY
l8
5l
BOX, DISTRIBUTION, DESCRIPTION
l0, l5
BOX, GUN JUNCTION, DESCRIPTION
l0
l5
BOX, MAIN JUNCTION, DESCRIPTION
l0
BOX, RECEPTACLE l8- AND 19-POLE,
DESCRIPTION
l<5
BOXES
Disassembly and assembly
22
56
Inspection
2l
54
BREAKER POINTS, ADJUSTMENT
23
66
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Care and preservation
25
67
Description
l3
3l, 37
Inspection
2l
54
fARTT AMD PRfr^TTRViTTnM - -
PA -PA
P,r7r7C\
Care in handling
25
67-69
General precaution
24
67
Lubrication
26
69-70
CLEARANCES, TABLE
23
66
COMMERCIAL POWER SUPPLY, OPERATION FROM
20
TM 9-1651
INDEX
Paragraphs Pages
INDICATORS, AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION, M3
Disassembly and assembly 22 56-57
Electrical adjustment 23 60
General description ll l5, 25
Inspection 2l 54-55
INDICATOR, FUZE, M3
Disassembly and assembly 22 57
Electrical adjustment 23 60
General description l2 .. 25, 3l
Inspection 2l 54-55
INSPECTION 2l 53-55
Boxes 2l 54
Cable assemblies 2l 54
Generating unit 2l 53-54
Indicators 2l 54-55
LUBRICATION
Chart 26 69-70
General 2l 53
Generating unit l8 50-5l
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 22-23 56-66
Disassembly and assembly 22 56-58
Test and adjustment 23 58-66
MANUALS, TECHNICAL 28 7l
ON-CARRIAGE UNITS ' 5 3
OPERATION l5-20 50-52
Connecting cables l7 50
Operation from commercial power supply 20 52
Starting and stopping l9 52
Units, arrangement of l6 50
Unit, generating l8 50-52
PANEL BOARD l4, 2l 48-49,
54
REFERENCES 27-38 7l
Standard Nomenclature Lists 27 7l
Technical Manuals 28 7l
REPEATERS, SYNCHRONOUS
"Coarse" repeater ll l5, 25
Description 6 5-l0
Electrical adjustment 23 58-60
"Fine" repeater ll l5, 25
SELF-SYNCHRONOUS SYSTEM, DEFINITION 6 7
- 73 -
TM 9-1651
SETTER, FUZE
STANDARD NOMENCLATURE LISTS
STARTING AND STOPPING
SYNCHRONIZING ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM, DATA TRANSMISSION, M3
Components
Electrical adjustment
General description
Mechanical adjustment
SYSTEM, DATA TRANSMISSION, T8E3
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment of generating unit
Emergency trouble-shooting
Initial mechanical adjustment
TIME DELAY RELAY, DESCRIPTION
TRANSMITTERS, SYNCHRONOUS
Description
TROUBLE SHOOTING
UNIT, GENERATING, M3
Adjustment
Care and preservation
Disassembly and assembly
General description
Inspection
Operation
Paragraphs
l2
27
l9
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
l4
23
23
23
25
22
l4
2l
l8
Pages
25
7l
52
58-60
3-5
58-60
60
58-66
64-66
58-60
60-64
60
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JANUARY 25. 1942

DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, M3

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TECHNICAL MANUAL .^^\A'- x\

DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, MtX

WASHINGTON, January 8, 1943

TM 9-1651, January 25, 1942, is changed as

26. Lubrication (superseded). a. Lubri

200 hours' opera-

&) turn of grease cua^

SeW/^ bearing. #**%,

through H-lllch pipe be-

tween engine and gener-

ator; rear bearing

through hole in bearing

cap). Keep grease cups

One turn of grease cup

cap. Keep grease cup

150 hours' opera-

Renew refill cartridge.

Oil, engine (See

Drain and refill through

breather tube as re-

quired to maintain level

full on bayonet gage;

Remove plug in hub.

Fill until oil drips from

Few drops in oil hole.

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Quantity and application

Few drops on joints.

and slip rings.

under any cir-

under any cir-

Few drops on gear trains

for aircraft in-

and points where shafts

enter housings. (Re-

peaters are not to be

Radial ball bear-

Apply a thin coat of

grease, preferably with

all other slid-

b. Crankcase oil.Use oil, engine, SAE 30, where the prevailing

prevailing temperature range is between 32 F. and 0 F. Below

0 F., the procedure below should be followed to provide the engine

with properly diluted engine oil for cold starting:

add a quantity of gasoline or dry-cleaning solvent equal to 20 percent

(one-fifth) of the normal crankcase capacity.

(2) Run engine 5 to 10 minutes to mix oil and diluent thoroughly,

then stop engine.

Level will be above normal "Full" mark. It is advisable to mark this

increased level on the gage for future reference.

quantity of oil, engine, SAE 10 (undiluted) to bring level up to "Full"

mark. Then add the necessary quantity of gasoline or dry-cleaning

solvent to raise level to the mark recorded in (3) above.

(6) If oil level is at or above normal "Full" mark on gage, add

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