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TM 5-5430-210-10
c. Emergency Repairs with Wooden Plugs.
(1) In emergencies, as an immediate tempo-
rary measure, the furnished wooden plugs may be
used for expedient sealing of small holes or punc-
tures, (fig. 3-2)
(2) Select the size plug needed to fit (seal) the
tank puncture, insert in the hole and twist clock-
wise until the fit becomes quite snug and the tank
leak is either stopped or slowed to the greatest pos-
sible degree. Follow-up regular inspection should be
made of the insert plugs, as possilbe tightening of
the plugs may be necessary if the leaks resume. Lat-
er, if a leak is not totally stopped, the use of a small
repair clamp may become necessary.
(3) The size of hole or tear will determine the
size of wood plug to be used.
(a) For holes (tears) up to approximately 1/
2 inch (1.27 centimeters) in size, use the 3-inch
(7.62 centimeters) long plug.
(b) For holes (tears) up to approximately 1
1/2 inch (3.81 centimeters) in size, use the 5-inch
(12.7 centimeters) long plug.
Figure 3-2.
Installation of wood Plug.
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