Figure 4-8.
TM 55-8115-200-23&P
threshold plates secured
loose, replace nails with
to the floor with nails become
1/4 inch diameter carriage bolts,
square-neck, round-head (NSN 5306-00-057-2506),
washer (NSN 5310-00-809-4058), and nut (NSN
5310-00-929-1807). Be sure that bolt head does not pro-
trude.
4-10. Kick P1ate (fig.4-8).
a. Insert a flat steel chisel between drivescrew head
and kick plate and shear off head.
b. Remove damaged kick plate.
c. Install new kick plate and install with adhesive.
d. Drill 3/16-inch diameter holes through kick plate,
plywood and rails so that drivescrews will not use previous-
ly drilled holes.
e. Using drivescrews
3/16-inch diameter with
5/16-inch grip, insert and drive screws into rails.
Section IV. CONTAINER ROOF
4-11. Roof Panel.
a. Repair minor roof panel damage as follows:
(1) Remove paint from damaged area.
(2) Weld the crack or small tear with E6017 elec-
trode with 60,000 minimum yield, (item 1, App. D).
(3) Paint repaired area in accordance with Specifi-
cation MIL-T-704. After cleaning and treating, apply two
coats of olive drab, rust-inhibiting, semi-gloss enamel
paint, (item 2, App. D). Allow overnight drying between
coats.
(4) The use of closed mandrel rivets (not pop
rivets) in lieu of welding patch is also acceptable providing
patch is watertight. To waterproof patch, caulk area around
hole, apply patch, drill and rivet patch and then place bead
of caulking around the entire periphery of the patch.
b. Repair major roof panel damage (containers num-
bered less than 12000) as follows:
(1) Remove paint from damaged area.
(2) Cut the damaged area such that a piece of metal
can be placed over the damaged area (fig. 4-9).
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