TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 3
Sec. 6-Fig. 63 (Rev.-10-1981)
(Drawing Redrawn 9-1977)
TRAILERS, 1 ½ TON CARGO, WATER TANK AND SIMILAR TYPES-FLAT CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
4 ea. unit.
Blocks, pattern 16. Locate 45 degree portion of block against front and rear of wheels. Secure
heel of block to floor with three 40-D nails and toe-nail that portion under tire with two
40-D nails. Substitute pattern 67 blocks if desired.
C
2 ea. unit.
Block pattern 88, Section No. 6 for side blocking of wheels. Use suitable protective material,
such as waterproof paper or burlap, between tire and blocking. Locate bottom portion under
Item "O", top portion to extend two inches above Item "O".
D
1 ea. unit.
4 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate under tow bar of unit, as shown, and toe-nail to floor with four 40-D
nails.
E
4 ea. unit.
Wire rope,3/8 in., 6 x 19 IWRC. Apply in single strand through holes in wheels to stake pockets.
Secure each end of wire rope with three cable clips. Apply thimble at bottom of each stake
pocket and secure to wire rope with cable clip. If wheel holes have sharp edges, use suitable
filler material to prevent chafing or cutting of the wire rope.
F
2 ea. unit.
Each to consist of four strands No. 8 gauge black annealed wire, twisted, or one 3/8 in., 6 x 19
wire rope, doubled (complete loop), with three cable clips at the overlap. Secure through
lunette of towbar and through stake pockets on opposite sides of car.
See General Rules 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 14 , 15 and 19-B for further details.
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