M60A3 & M60A3 TTS Tank Hull Repair Parts and Special Tools Manual TM 9-2350-253-20P-1 – PDF

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M60A3 & M60A3 TTS Tank Hull Repair Parts and Special Tools Manual TM 9-2350-253-20P-1

This is the complete Unit Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List for the M60A3 and M60A3 TTS full-tracked combat tank hull equipped with the 105-MM gun. Published by the Department of the Army as TM 9-2350-253-20P-1, this manual is the authoritative source for identifying, requisitioning, and installing repair parts at the unit maintenance level. It covers National Stock Numbers (NSNs), part numbers, Source Maintenance and Recoverability (SMR) codes, quantities, and exploded-view illustrations for every authorized component on the tank hull.

Whether you are maintaining an M60A3 tank in a motor pool, restoring a surplus vehicle, or supporting a fleet of M60A3 TTS variants, this M60A3 tank parts manual gives you the exact part identification data you need. Every line item is cross-referenced to its illustration figure and item number, so you can locate the correct component visually and order it by NSN or manufacturer part number.

File Details

• Manual Type: Unit Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL)
• Document Number: TM 9-2350-253-20P-1
• Equipment Covered: M60A3 (2350-00-148-6548) and M60A3 TTS (2350-01-061-2306) Tank Hull, 105-MM Gun
• Publication Date: 15 September 1989 (Change 1 dated 13 February 1992)
• Language: English
• Page Count: 723
• File Format: PDF
• Supersedes: TM 9-2350-253-20P-1 dated May 1986

What This Manual Covers

This M60A3 tank hull parts catalog is organized by functional groups and includes the following major sections:

• Introduction and How to Use This Manual – Explanation of SMR codes, NSNs, part number indexes, figure and item number indexes, and cross-reference tables.
• Engine Assembly (Group 0100) – Power plant guide assemblies, guides, supports, brackets, mounts, and related hardware for the engine installation.
• Engine Lubrication System (Group 0106) – Crankshaft damper oil filter housing components, oil filter element retainers, mounting studs, oil cooler bypass plugs, oil pan and cover, cylinder head oil drain tubes, breather tubes, oil supply hoses, oil cooler vent hoses, oil cooler frames, shrouds, engine and transmission oil cooler radiators, tube assemblies, oil sampling system, and related parts.
• Engine Exhaust Manifolds (Group 0108) – Left and right bank exhaust manifolds, straps, retaining hardware, and related components.
• Fuel Pumps (Group 0302) – Fuel pump injector tubes, fuel injector nozzles, fuel return hoses, fuel pump assemblies, fuel back flow valve, left fuel tank fuel pump, right fuel tank fuel pump, smoke generator solenoid valves, fuel shutoff valve, fuel lines, and related parts.
• Air Cleaner (Group 0304) – Armored top loading air cleaner assemblies, air cleaner centrifugal fan assembly components, air cleaner hose assemblies, filter elements, and related hardware for both 2C and 2CA engines.
• Turbocharger (Group 0305) – Turbocharger assemblies, tie rods, bases, dust detector system components, and related parts.
• Tanks and Lines (Group 0306) – Right fuel tank filler neck, left fuel tank emergency filler, left fuel tank liquid quantity transmitter, right fuel tank liquid quantity transmitter, fuel tanks, crossover butterfly valve, breather lines, engine fuel shutoff handle assembly, engine fuel supply lines, swing check valve, engine fuel return lines, selector cock, and related parts.
• Fuel Filter (Group 0309) – Water separator, primary manifold heater fuel filters, automatic drain control, primary and water separator fuel filter assemblies, fuel inlet fluid pressure filter, and related components.
• Engine Starting Aids (Group 0311) – Front primer pump fuel supply lines, rear primer pump fuel supply lines, fuel primer pump assembly, left bank manifold heater assembly, right bank manifold heater assembly, and related parts.
• Accelerator Controls (Group 0312) – Accelerator foot pedal, control rods, accelerator control engine compartment linkage assembly, and related parts.
• Exhaust System (Group 04) – Engine exhaust pipes, dust ejector system components for the 2CA engine, and related parts.
• Cooling System (Group 05) – Engine shrouds, turbocharger and transmission shrouds, cylinder deflectors, engine shroud mounting, transmission shroud assembly, transmission shroud support brackets, engine cooling fans, fan vanes, housings, engine fan drive clutch assembly, and related parts.
• Electrical System (Group 06) – Engine generator, cradle bracket, generator oil hoses, generator regulator, accessory relay assembly, starting motor, engine starter cradle and support, engine safety controls, fuel injection pump fuel shutoff electrical lead, master control panel assembly, cluster assembly, switches, lamps, wiring harnesses, circuit breakers, heater and starter push button switches, master control panel accessories, master battery branched wiring harness, personnel heater indicator lamp, instrument panel fuel pressure gauge power cable, instrument panel branched wiring harness, panel mounting plates, headlight stowage, night viewer connector stowage, master relay, housing assembly, fire extinguisher relay, air cleaner blower motor relay, bilge pump relay enclosure, headlight beam selector switch, engine dust detector box assembly, lights, dome light, variable resistor, stop light-taillight assemblies, headlight assemblies, headlight base mounting assembly, sending units, warning switches, starter module, oil pressure and temperature switches, transmitters, batteries, battery cables, battery box assemblies, hull wiring harnesses, driver’s interphone/slipring cable, rear interphone box cables, engine wiring harness brackets, clamps, engine wiring harnesses, battery slave cables, front accessory wiring harness, master branched wiring harness, heater control branched wiring harness, rear harness clamps, hull power wiring harness, smoke generator wiring harness, front harness clamps, rear accessory branched wiring harness, starter wiring harness, engine disconnect to ground starter lead, transmission wiring harness, generator blower lead, engine accessory control branched wiring harness, starter feed wiring harness, bulkhead to engine left disconnect cable, and radio interference suppression components.
• Gear Shift Controls (Group 0705) – Shifting controls, shifting control linkage for driver’s compartment, bulkhead, and engine compartment.
• Transmission Assembly (Group 0710) – Transmission assembly drain plug and related parts.
• Servo Unit (Group 0714) – Low range band adjustment screw and retaining parts.
• Coolers and Pumps (Group 0721) – Transmission assembly control valve body testing access plug, transmission assembly oil filter parts, transmission oil breather tube, transmission assembly brake adjusting parts.
• Final Drive Assemblies (Group 0801) – Final drive assembly, ventilation lines, final drive assembly components including mounting studs, cap, adapter, and related parts.
• Universal Joints (Group 0900) – Final drive universal joints and components.
• Hydraulic Brake System (Group 1204) – Master cylinder brake pedal, linkage, pressure gauge, master cylinder assembly, hydraulic brake tube assemblies, pressure stoplight switch, slave tube cylinder assembly, and related parts.
• Mechanical Brake System (Group 1206) – Engine compartment brake lever housings, parking brake lever, control cables, parking brake control, and related parts.
• Suspension Assembly (Group 1301) – No. 1 left and right hub and arm assemblies, No. 2 and No. 6 left and right hub and arm assemblies, No. 3 through No. 5 left and right hub and arm assemblies, No. 1 through No. 6 roadwheel support housing, torsion bars, road and compensating idler wheel assemblies, and related parts.
• Track Support Rollers and Brackets (Group 1302) – No. 1 left track support roller assembly, No. 2 and No. 3 left and No. 1 through No. 3 right track support roller assemblies, components, and related parts.
• Track Idlers and Brackets (Group 1303) – Left and right grease actuated track adjusting links, left and right mechanical track adjusting links, left and right compensating idler hub and arm assemblies, components, and related parts.
• Track Drive Sprockets (Group 1304) – Left and right drive sprockets, hubs, and related parts.
• Track Assembly (Group 1305) – Left and right T142 track and shoe assemblies and components.
• Steering (Group 14) – Mechanical steering gear assembly, steering controls for driver’s compartment, forward of bulkhead, rearward of bulkhead, and engine compartment.
• Frame and Towing Attachments (Group 15) – Pintle, towing attachments, components, and related parts.
• Springs and Shock Absorbers (Group 16) – Volute springs and related parts, direct action shock absorber assemblies, components, and related parts.
• Body and Hull (Group 18) – Hull assemblies including intake air grille door assemblies, top deck, exhaust doors, engine access seals, gun travel lock, upper hull body covers, hatches, inflatable seal, pump, race drain, fenders, driver’s periscope and hatches, driver’s M27 periscope, driver’s hatch cover, latch assembly, driver’s hatch cover assembly for passive equipped vehicles, driver’s night vision viewer assembly, driver’s escape hatch door assembly (round and oval), drain valves, upholstery and seats, stowage boxes and racks, straps and signs, external phone handset box assembly, driver’s periscope box assembly, oddment box, left 105MM ammunition rack, right 105MM ammunition rack, and related parts.
• Hull Accessory Items (Group 22) – Personnel heater air duct hose, inner exhaust pipe, outer exhaust tube, personnel heater fuel pump, mounting, personnel heater assembly, bilge pump, identification plates and associated parts, and related components.
• Special Tools (Group 2604) – Ground hop filter components, brake tool components, power plant test run main fuel line and fuel injector return hose assembly, power plant test run engine primer hose assembly, power plant test run ground cable assembly, power alternator cable assembly, power plant stall check hose assembly, hose assembly components, power plant test run starter cable assembly, power plant test run accessories cable assemblies, power plant test run generator armature electrical lead, torque pack assembly, V-pack cleaner assembly, adjusting link test gage, engine and transmission sling assembly, deep water fording kits, instruments, fixed fire fighting equipment, CBR equipment, repair kits, bulk materials, special tool kit components, track torquing tool kit components, and power pack ground hop interface kit components.

Cross-Reference Indexes

The manual includes three comprehensive cross-reference indexes that make part lookup fast and accurate:

• National Stock Number Index – Lists every NSN in National Item Identification Number (NIIN) sequence, cross-referenced to the figure and item number where the part appears.
• Part Number Index – Lists every manufacturer part number in alphanumeric sequence, cross-referenced to the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM), NSN, figure, and item number.
• Figure and Item Number Index – Lists every figure and item number in alphanumeric sequence, cross-referenced to the NSN, FSCM, and part number.

Why This M60A3 Tank Parts Manual Matters

The M60A3 and M60A3 TTS are complex, full-tracked combat vehicles with hundreds of individual components across the hull, engine, transmission, suspension, track, electrical, fuel, cooling, and fire-control systems. Ordering the wrong part wastes time, money, and mission readiness. This M60A3 tank hull RPSTL eliminates guesswork by providing the exact NSN or manufacturer part number for every authorized component, along with the SMR code that tells you who is authorized to install it and how to dispose of it when unserviceable.

With detailed exploded-view illustrations keyed to the parts list, you can visually confirm a component before ordering, identify the correct quantity, and ensure you receive the right item every time. The SMR codes help unit maintenance personnel understand source, maintenance, and recoverability at a glance, streamlining supply and repair operations.

Systems Covered in Detail

This M60A3 tank parts catalog covers the full range of systems that keep the vehicle operational:

• Engine and Lubrication – AVDS-1790 series diesel engine components, oil filters, oil coolers, oil lines, breathers, and all related hardware.
• Fuel System – Fuel tanks, fuel pumps, injectors, fuel lines, filters, water separators, primer pumps, and selector valves.
• Cooling System – Cooling fans, fan drive clutches, shrouds, baffles, and all related mounting hardware.
• Exhaust System – Exhaust pipes, manifolds, dust ejector components, and insulation.
• Electrical System – Generators, starters, voltage regulators, batteries, wiring harnesses, lights, switches, relays, circuit breakers, and sending units.
• Transmission and Final Drive – Transmission components, final drives, universal joints, and related parts.
• Brakes and Steering – Hydraulic brake system, mechanical brake system, steering gear, and all controls.
• Suspension and Track – Roadwheel arms, torsion bars, track support rollers, idler wheels, track adjusting links, drive sprockets, and track assemblies.
• Hull and Body – Hatches, doors, seals, fenders, stowage boxes, seats, periscopes, drain valves, and all hull-mounted accessories.
• Fire Fighting and CBR – Fixed fire extinguisher system components, gas particulate filter units, and related equipment.
• Special Tools – All authorized special tools, test equipment, and support equipment with component breakdowns.

Who This Manual Is For

This M60A3 tank maintenance manual is written for:

• Unit maintenance personnel responsible for ordering, stocking, and installing repair parts on M60A3 and M60A3 TTS tanks.
• Supply and logistics specialists who requisition parts by NSN or part number.
• Military vehicle restorers and collectors who need accurate part identification for M60A3 series tanks.
• Technical researchers and historians studying the M60A3 tank and its support systems.

Using This Repair Parts Manual

The manual is designed for quick, accurate part lookup in both directions:

• If you know the figure and item number – Turn to the repair parts list for that figure and locate the item number to find the NSN, part number, description, and quantity.
• If you know the NSN – Use the National Stock Number Index to find the figure and item number, then turn to the parts list for the full description and part number.
• If you know the part number – Use the Part Number Index to find the NSN, FSCM, figure, and item number.

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Each parts list entry includes the SMR code, which tells you how to get the item, who can install it, and who determines disposition when it becomes unserviceable. This information is essential for proper supply chain management and maintenance operations.

About the M60A3 and M60A3 TTS Tank

The M60A3 is a full-tracked combat tank armed with a 105-MM gun. It represents the final major production variant of the M60 series, incorporating improvements in fire control, engine performance, and crew comfort over earlier models. The M60A3 TTS (Tank Thermal Sight) variant adds a thermal imaging system for improved night and adverse-weather engagement capability.

Both variants share the same basic hull, engine, transmission, suspension, and track systems covered in this manual. The M60A3 saw service with the U.S. Army and many allied nations, and remains in service with several countries today. This RPSTL is an essential resource for anyone maintaining, repairing, or restoring these vehicles.

Engine variants referenced in the manual include the AVDS-1790-2C, AVDS-1790-2D, AVDS-1790-2CA, AVDS-1790-2DA, and AVDS-1790-2DR diesel engines, reflecting the different configurations used across the M60A3 and M60A3 TTS fleets.

How to Use the Part Numbers and NSNs

When ordering parts, always use the National Stock Number (NSN) when available. The NSN is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies an item of supply across the entire federal supply system. If no NSN is available, use the manufacturer part number along with the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM), a 5-digit code that identifies the manufacturer or government agency that controls the design of the item.

The SMR code provides additional information:

• Source Code – How you get the item (stocked, made, assembled, etc.)
• Maintenance Code – Who can install, replace, or use the item, and who can repair it
• Recoverability Code – Who determines disposition action on an unserviceable item

Understanding these codes helps you order the right parts, route them to the correct maintenance level, and dispose of unserviceable items properly.

Special Tools and Test Equipment

This M60A3 tank tool manual also includes a complete Special Tools List (Section III) covering all authorized special tools, special test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), and other special support equipment required for unit maintenance of the M60A3 tank hull. Component breakdowns are provided for:

• Ground hop filter assembly
• Brake tool kit
• Power plant test run fuel lines and hoses
• Power plant test run engine primer hose
• Power plant test run ground cable
• Power alternator cable
• Power plant stall check hose
• Power plant test run starter cable
• Power plant test run accessories cables
• Power plant test run generator armature electrical lead
• Torque pack assembly
• V-pack cleaner assembly
• Adjusting link test gage
• Engine and transmission sling assembly
• Special tool kit components
• Track torquing tool kit
• Power pack ground hop interface kit

Repair Kits and Bulk Materials

Section II includes a Repair Kits functional group listing all authorized repair parts kits with their component parts. Bulk materials required to manufacture items are listed in the Bulk Material functional group. Fabrication instructions for items source-coded to be manufactured or fabricated are found in TM 9-2350-253-20-1.

Associated Publications

The manual lists associated publications that pertain to the M60A3 tank hull and its components, including lubrication orders, technical manuals for machine guns, binoculars, night vision viewers, heaters, batteries, and track inspection standards. These references help you find additional information when needed.

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Whether you are ordering a single bracket, rebuilding an engine, restoring a surplus M60A3, or managing a fleet of M60A3 TTS tanks, this manual gives you the part identification data you need to get the job done right. Stop guessing at part numbers and start ordering with confidence. Add this M60A3 tank hull RPSTL to your library today and have the complete parts catalog at your fingertips whenever you need it.