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Put a damper on M242 damper problems.


Dear Editor,

To add damper fluid to the Bradley's M242 gun's recoil system, TM 9-1005-200-23&P says to push on the spring-loaded damper rod with a brazing brazing, method of joining metal parts using nonferrous filler metals with high melting points such as copper, silver, and aluminum alloys. Brazing differs from soldering (see solder) by using a higher temperature; and unlike welding, the parts are not melted.  or welding rod. That's difficult because the rod doesn't have a handle to hold onto. We've found it's easier to use the copper screwdriver that's part of the Bradley's tool kit. Its handle makes pushing on the damper rod easier.

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Title Annotation:M2/M3-Series Bradley ...
Author:McIntosh, Dave
Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Apr 1, 2005
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