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FEDERAL STANDARD

RUSTPROOFINGOF COMMERCIAL (NONTACZICAL)VEHICLES

~. Approved fo~ pu~l.icrelease: distribution is unlimited.

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GENERAL SERVICES AIMINISTRATION Washington. D- C. 20301

Rustproofing of Commercial (Nontactical)Vehicles.

1. This Federal Standard is approved by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service. General Services Administration. for the use of all Federal Agencies.

2. Beneficial comments (recommendations?additions. deletions) ~d my pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: US Army Tank-Automotive Conmand, A’I’TN:AMSTA-UED, Warren. MI 48397-5000. by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement proposal (.DD~orm 1426) appearti at the end ‘f ‘his ‘ocment ‘r W letter-

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FOREWRD

This standard establishes requirements for rustproofing of commercial. nontactical, self-propelled and towed vehicles procured for Government use.

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Paragraph 1.. SCOPE ------1

2. REFERENCEDDOCUMENTS . . ------2 2.1 Issues of documents . . . . ---’ ------2 2.1.1 Government documents . . . . . - - - - . - - - 2 2.1.2 Other Government documents . . . . - . - - -’- 2

3. DEFINITIONS ------3

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .’------4 4.1 I?ustproofing------4 .4.2 Identification ------4 4.3 Materials ------” ------4 4.4 Instructions . . . . . ------4-5 4.5 Contractor inspection system . . - ...... 5 4.6 Workmanship ------5

5. DETAILED ------5 5.1 Application equipment - . . - . - - . - - - - 5 5.1-1 Spray gun ------5 5.1.2 Wands ------” 6 5.1.3 Spray nozzles . . .. ------6 5.2 Application procedure . . . ------6 5.2.1 Film thickness ...... ------6 5.3 Access end drain holes-...... 6 5.4 Application areas . ------6-10 5.5 Prohibited areas ------10-13 5.6 Truck bodies .”------13 5.7 Trailers. semitrailers and dollies ...... 13 5.8 Buees ------14 5.9 Ambulances ------14 5.10 Scooters ------”-.. 14 5.11 Tropical rustproofing . . - - - - - . - . - - 14 5.11.1 LOSS of appearance, tropical rustProof* - - 14

FIGURES 1. Rustproofing - front end assembly ...... 16

2. Rustproofing - automobile . . - . - - . ● . . 17 3. Rustproofing - truck =sembly - . - - . - - - 18-21

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1. m. This standard establishes requirements for rustproofing of commercial, nontactical, Self-pro=lled ~d towed vehiclesproc~ed for Government use.

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2. REFERENCEDDOCUMENTS

* 2.1 ~- The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids on request for proposal. form a part of this standard to the extent specified herein.

* 2.1.1 ~. The following specifications form apart of this standard to the extent specified herein.

SPECIFICATIONS MILITARY

MIL-C-17504 Coating. Compound. Acrylic. Clear. MIL-M-43719 Marking Materials and Markers. Adhesive. Elastomeric. Pigmented: General Specification For. MIL-C-62218 Preventive Compound. Cold Application (For Fielded Motor Vehicles).

(Unlessotherwise indicated. copies of military specifications are available from the Naval Wblications and Forms Center. Military Specifications and Standards. Bldg. 4D. 700 Robbins Avenue. Philadelphia. PA 19111-5094.)

*“ 2.1.2 ~- The following other ~vernment documents form a part of this standard to the extent specified herein.

DEPARTMENTOF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Regulations

(Applications for copies of OSHA publications should reference the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29. and should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington. D. C. 20402.)

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4. GENERALREQUIREMENTS . * 4-1 &stDro~fang- When rustproofing is required by specifications or other procurement documents, the vehicle, including galvanized and aluminum surfaces, shall be provided with rustproofing as specified herein. Stainless edges abutting parts requiring rustproofing shall also be rustproofed. Pretreated aluminum such as anodized. alodined and phosphate dipped: fiberglass, plastic. rubber or surfaces need not be rustproofed.

4.2 ~. A decal identifying the rustproofing processor shall be mounted in a visible location inside the vehicle, on the edge of the door on the driver-s side. or under the hood. The decal shall conform to MIL-M-43719 type 1, class 1, shall be coated with cleer acrylic compound conforming to MIL-C-17504. and shall include at least the following information:

(a) Contractor/company rustproofing the vehicle. (b) Rustproofing material used and its manufacturer. (c) Date vehicle was rustproofed.

* 4.3 Materials The rustproofing compound used shallbe a qualified productconforming-toMIL-C-62218.The qualifiedproductshallnot be dilutedwith solventsor otherthinnerspriorto use. The compoundmay be heatedwith a drum heaterwhen appliedin coldweatheror in unheatedareas. The compoundshall not causedeteriorationto anY materialused in automotive construction.Applicationof the rustproofingcompoundshallprevent corrosion(rusting)of vehiclesunder all severeenvironmentalconditions. These conditionsincludebut are not limitedto the following:

(a) Acid rain (b) Heavyrainfall (c) High humidity (d) Snow (e) Salt spray (f) Industrialpollutant (g) Atmosphere pollutant.

4.4 Illustrated rustproofing instructions covering the vehicle to be rustproofed shall be prepared end maintained by the contractor in technical menual form. (One rustproofing manual covering several similar vehicle types is acceptable.) The manuals shall specify required tools+ materials, procedures and applications for proper rustproofing of the specific vehicle. Procedures in the manual shall include detailed drawings that specifically show where holes are to be drilled. and how access is to be obtained to provide complete coverage for all specified areas of the vehicle. The material shall be applied by trained rustproofing technicians

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and in accordance with all applicable OSW Standards and Regulations. A copy of the manual shall be furnished to the authorized Government Procuring Agency-s Quality Assurance representative prior to rustproofing any vehicle under the contract. . 4.5 actor . The contractorshallprovideand maintaina writteninspectionsystemcoveringmaterials,tools,technical trainingand inspectionproceduresused underthe contract. The inspection systemshalldescribeinspectionsand levelsof inspection,includingthe acceptance/rejectioncriteriafor vehicletreatment,prohibitedapplication, and coating application of rustproofing compound. The inspection procedures shall provide for the verification of process controls necessary to insure cleanliness of surface to be treated. the maintenance of proper temperature and viscosity of the rustproofing compound at the time of application and other process controls which cannot be verified subsequent to application of the compound. Inspection reportsshallbe submittedto the authorized Governmentqualityassurancerepresentatives.

* 4.6 . Workmanshipshallbe of such qualityas to assurethat applicationof corrosionpreventivecompoundto all vehiclesunder contract shallconformto the rustproofinginstructionspreparedby the contractorand to the requirementsof this standard. Particularattentionshallbe paid to the requirementof an evenlyappliedcoatingwith no excessiverunning. sagging,or build-up. Any oversprayof materialon body finish.trim. windows,or upholsteryshallbe removedwithoutcausingdamageto anY componentor material(paint,rubber,plastic.etc.). Any overspraythatmay accumulatein prohibitedareas (see5.5) shallbe removedwith a cleancloth and solvent. such as naphtha. A minimum amount of solvent shouldbe used to remove deposits of compound from the upholstery. Necessary precaution shall be taken to assure that the solvent used does not cause damage to rubber padding, upholstery, adhesives, and any other prohibited areas (see 5.5). In addition, for tropical rustproofing, see 5.11.1.

5. DETAILEDREQUIREMENTS

* 5.1.1 Sprav eun. h airless atomization type gun designed for fluid pressure atomization shall be used. The spray gun shall be capable of spraying the rustproofing component on vertical or horizontal surfaces without abnormal fatime to the o~rator. Material passages shall be adequate for material demand required for spraying with a-minimum drop in ‘ pressure. The gun shall consist of a body, wand. and necessary parts for the assembly of nozzle, material valve, filter connection and trigger. A gun which provides a fog or air-atomization spray may be used only in enclosed areas such as box section construction, rocker panels. quarter panels, end doors.

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5.1.2 w. A seriesof wands are requiredfor rustproofingof the vehicleshallbe provided. Each wand shallbe designedfor rustproofingof specificareasof the vehicleand shallbe capableof operatingthrough1/2 inch accessholes. The seriesshall includerigid.flexibleand angular types (90 degreesand 45 degrees). Wendswith multi-directionalspray capabilityshallhave indicatorsshowingthe directionof the spray.

5.1.3 S~Q. The spraynozzlesshallbe equippedwith tungsten carbide.stainlesssteelor brass tips. .015-.026inch size.capableof providingflat-fanand cone spraypatterns.

* 5.2 ~rnxww+durs . Vehiclesshallbe clean.dry and free from loosematerialspriorto applicationof rustproofingcompounds. Vehicles that have accumulateddepositsof ,mud. dirt,oil and greaseshallbe cleanedby any suitablemeans,such as powerwaterwashing,steamcleaningor mechanicalmeans such as wire brushingand improvisedtools. Allowvehicles to air dry a minimumof 24 hours,afterany powerwaterwashing.before applyingrustproofingcompound. Blowingof air. in lieuof dryingby air for 24 hours.is also acceptable.Duringapplicationof rustproofingcompound. particularattentionshallbe givento thoseareasof the vehiclethat are most susceptibleto corrosionsuch as seams.welds,crevices.and hidden recessedareas. Duringcleaningand applicationprocedures.the operator shallprocessthe vehiclein a well ventilatedarea,with adequatelighting, and shallwear protectiveclothingsuch as goggles,face shields,ribber gloves,apronsand boots.

5.2.1 ~ The rustproofingcompoundshallbe appliedto a film thicknessof not les;than 4 roilswhen the film is dry to the touch.

5.3 ~ One-halfinchaccessholes shallbe drilled for insertionof spraywandsto-applyrustproofingcompoundand for inspectionpurposes. The locationof the holes shallbe as specifiedin the instructionmanual (see4.4). .Boxed-inareasshallhave accessholesdrilled on no greaterthan 18 inchcenters. After application.the holes shallbe sealedwith weatherresistantplasticor’rubbercaps. Drainholesused for I applicationof compoundshallnot be sealed. \ * 5.4 ~areas . Vehiclesshallbe rustproofedin accordance with the instruction manual prepared by the contractor (see 4.4) and in accordance with this standard. Table I and figures 1, 2 and 3 shall be used in the preparation of such instruction manuals which shall show the specific application areas of the vehicle to be rustproofed.

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. TABLE 1. tvro@ areas- au~ tmcks .

. Area Autcm@zle Front Insidesurfaceof radiator Inside surface of radiator assembly shield,insidesurfaceof shield, inside surface of grillepanel assembly grille panel assembly supports,gravelshield supports, gravel shield panel,headerPanel(if panel, front fender light sheetsteel),frontfender and headlight-associated lightand headlight- hardware (see figure 3(J))- associatedhardware(see figures1(C) and 1(D)].

Fenders Completefenderwells: Complete’fenderwells: eyebrows;undersidesof eyebrows;undersidesof fenders;all enclosed, fenders:all enclosed, boxed-in,and support boxed-in,and support sections(seefigurel(A) sections(seefigure3(H) and 1(E)). and 3(K)).

fHood and deck Front edge or section of Front edge or section of ;lid hood. all underside areas hood. all underside areas of the hood. except insul- of the hood, except insul- ated surfaces. Rear area ated surfaces. Rear area of deck lid where moisture of deck lid where moisture may settle or may be may settle or may be retained. Complete inside retained. Complete inside of all boxed-in or support of all boxed-in or support ~ sections (see figures 1(B) sections. Outside flat ~ and 2(E)). surface of the cowl fire ~ wall except insulated areas ~ (see figure 3(.D))-

CQWl Complete inside of all Completeinsideof all j enclosed or boxed-in enclosedor boxed-in I support sections and double support sections and double I I paneled sections (see figure p&&led sections(seefigure 2(A)). 3(L)).

Roof I N/A Trucks with cab: All inside # roof seams> roof supports~ drip rail seams,,and roof ; shelvesincludingall boxed-inareasof the roof

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Area Trmk Doors Front and rear - insideof Front.rear,and side - j outer panel including front. insideof outerpanel rear and bottom panel. hem includingfront,rear and ~ flange(bottomseam)and bottompaneland upper adjacentareas (seefigure frame.hem flsnge.(bottom ~ 2(H)). seam)and adjacentareas ~ I (seefigure3(A)). I

Pillars Inside front, center and Completeinsidefront, ~ rear pillars at bases (see centerand rear pillarsto ~ figure (2(K)). roof line {seefigure3(E)); i Dog legs All internal areas and All internalareasand ~ boxed-in sections (see boxed-insections(see ! figure (2(J)). figure3(F)]. 1

Rockerpanels All inner areas and boxed-in All innerareasand boxed-i? sections (see figure 2(G)). sections(seefigure3(G))., t Quarterpanel Insidequarterpanel,rear j Insidequarter panel, rear ~ fenderwell,boxed-inand ~ fender well, boxed-in and ~ doublepanel sections(see , double panel sections (see figures2(E) and 2(L)). j figures 2(E) and 2(L)). ~

Rear lights Quarterpanel light wells ~ Quarterpanel lightwells I 1 and rear lights wells (see ~ and rear lightwells (see ~ , figure 2(F)). figure3(S)).

Rear storagecompartment ; I Rear trunk Rear trunkand panel and panel assemblyand all boxed-in ~ and panel assembly and all or doublepaneledareasand ~ boxed-in or double paneled : 1 seams includingthe hinging areas and seems including area of the deck lid and the hinging area of the rear gravelshield(see : deck lid and rear gravel figures2(C)). shield (see figure 3(R)).

Tailgate/back Stationwagon tailgate: ~ Van and pickup trucks: all doors completeinsidesurfacesof rear double paneled and the outerpanel,lower ~ boxed-in sections as well paneland all seems (see as any tailgates and doors figure2(C)). to be treated the same as front doors to roof line

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. . TABLE1. Dronflng areas allt~ t- . - (Continued)

Mea Underside The completeunderside The completeunderside includingmetal fuel truck includingmetal fuel (do not drop fuel tank), tank(s)(do not drop fuel floor,wheelhousing,fen- tank(s)),floor,wheel der lips,brake fluid lines housing,fenderlips,brake gas lines,supportclips, fluidlines,gas lines, rear axlesthat carrybrake supportclips,frontand lines(exceptdifferential rearbumperbracketsand centralsection)end exposedareas. Lighttruck exposed-areas.Unitized fremesof integraldesign constructionincluding (boxes,rails.)and all completeframeand inside appropriatemetal. and outsidesurfaces.

Body floor All undersidebody floor All undersidebody floor supports supports;enclosedand Supports;end crossmembers: boxed-insections.aewell enclosedand boxed-in as exposedareas. sectionsas well as exposed areas (seefities 3(N) and 3(P)).

Seamsand All open seemsand All open seamsand moldings metal-to-metal metal-to-metal (non-adhesivebacked) (non-adhesivebacked) moldingsare to be sealed. moldingsare to be sealed.

Cab interior N/A Abovewindshield,aboverea windowand behindseat(s) (seefigures3(.V),3(W) and 3(X)).

Body interior N/A ‘ Van and suburbantruckswit doublewall structure, insideof roof edges.

Undersideof N/A Completeunderside(see tilt cab figure3(Y)).

Tilt cab door N/A See figures3(Z) and3(AA)) area

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c ~= Other body H/A Inside all enclosed, .’ requirements boxed-in and double Weled f areas including doors or gates to roof line and roof through overhang inner seams; insulated bodies in uninsulated areas up to the see 5.6. . . 5.5 Ih@ibikd arm~~. The application of rustproofing compound shall be prohibited on components, assemblies, andsubassemblies whose function, duration of life or appearance could be reduced by the compound. The prohibitedareas shallinclude,but shallbe not limitedto, areasspecifiedin table II. Prohibitedareas shallbe listedin the instructionmanual (see4.4). . TABLE II. Prohibitedms.tpronti areas- auhmbikq and t- .

Area Areano. 1 Grilleexteriorsurface Grilleexteriorsurface Frontassembly :: Lightwell etierior :: Lightwell exterior surface surface c. Radiatorexterior c. Radiatorexterior surfaceand radiator surfaceand radiator top, bottomand end top,bottomand end f- tanks tanks Area no. 2 Hoot Hood exteriorsurface Hood exteriorsurface assembly and :: Data plates,stickers :: Data plates,stickers deck lid or labels or labels c. Hood lockworkingparts c. Hood lockworkingparts d. Electricalconnections

Area no. 3 Electricalconnections Electricalconnections Er@ine ;: Drivebelts (general) :: Drive belts (general) compartment Radiatorcore Radiatorcore :: Throttlelinkage :: Throttlelinkage e. Batteryand battery e. Batteryand battery cables cables f. Air cleanerassembly f. Air cleanerassembly g- Horn assembly g- Horn assembly et tubes et tubes

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Area Truck t i. Insulated surfaces on i. Transmissioncooler fire wall and under Insulatedsurfaceson hood firewall and under j- Alternator/generator hood and electrical k. Emission A.I-R. pump components 1. Air conditioning k. Alternator/generator compressor 1. EmissionA.I-R.pumP m. Air conditioning m. Air conditioning condenser compressor n. Engine fen/fan clutch n. Air conditioning assembly condenser 0. Carburetor 0. Enginefan/fanclutch P. Intake/exhaust assembly manifold P- Carburetor q- Air conditioning q- Intake/exhaust cooler manifold r. Power steering r. Air conditioning cooler. cooler. s. Powersteeringcooler

Area no. 4 Door Door exterior surface Door exteriorsurface assemblies :: Auto interior door :: Truck interiordoor

surface I surface .,; c. Door seals c. Door seals ~ d. Windows and trim ~ d. Windowsand trim : e. Side mirrors e. Side mirrors.

Area no. 5 Rear a. Trunk lid exterior ‘ a. Paneland van door(s) of vehicle surface (single and double) ~b. Trunk area surface ~ exteriorsurface ;c. Trunk electrical : b. Tailgateexterior wiring connections ~ surface(pickupand , d. Station wagon tailgate ~ othermodels) exteriorsurface c. Electricalwiring ,e. Tailgateupholstery, j connections trim and windows d. Rear storage f. Bumperexterior compartmentexterior surface surface ~- Trunk lockworking ; e: Air brakehose “1 parts. couplings f. Trailerhitch ~. Fifthwheel (tractor) I h. Deck plates{tractnr)

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-. TABLE II. -ited rustrmoou areas - aut~ addruch -- (tintinued) I Area I Area no. 6 All visible exterior All visibleexteriorfinish~ Exteriorof finish painted surfaces. paintedsurfaces.windows, vehicle windows. lights and trim lightsand trimwhere where rustproofing is not rustproofingis not specifically required by specificallyrequiredby table I. table I. \ Area no. 7 a. Engineexhaustsystem Engineexhaustsystem !Underside of includingcatalytic Heat shields Ivehicle converter(s) c. Oil pan b. Heat shields d. Propellershaftsend / Oil pan universaljoints [’ :: Driveshaftand Air chambers I universaljoints Bearingboxes e. Brakedrums Powertakeoffunits f. Starter Parkingbrakemechanism Componentbreathers Brakedrums I :: Blockageof drain Starter holesor passages Componentbreathers i. Wheel end tire Liquidtanker I surfaces dispensingequipment j. Transmissionhousing m. Blockageof drainholes or passages n. Transmission housing 0. Moisture ejector P- Air dryer . Q- Slack adjusters r. Transfer case housing.

Area no 8 a. Visible interior a. Visible interior finish Interiorof finish painted painted surfaces not vehicle surfaces not specifically required specifically required to be rustproofed by to be rustproofed by table I (or 5-8 when table I (or 5.8 when 1 tropical rustproofing tropical rustproofing is specified) is specified) b. Upholstery b. Upholstery c. Sunvisors ‘c. Glass and trim d. Windshield trim, glass ; d. Window seals end seals e. Seat belts e. Side end rear window I

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Seatbelt retractors .! Driver-sand t Seat adjusting ~ ‘. passenger-sseats mechanism I g- Seatbelts i. Floor mats ~ h. Seatbelt anchors J- Floor surface. when ~ i. Seatbelt retractors floor mat is not I j. Seat adjusting provided as a standard ~ mechanism (working and is not available ; parts) as an optional item ; k. Floor mats k. Inside roof surface ~ 1. Floor surface. when I when headliner is not ~ floor mat is not provided as a standard ; provided as a standard ,4and is not an optional and is not available as Item an optional item 1. Styrofoam headliner ‘ m. Inside roof surface bonded to roof when headliner is not surface provided as a standard m. Cardboard headliner and is not an optional n. Steering wheel and item controls n. Dome light assembly 0. Pedals: Gas. brake. o. Styrofosmheadliner Clutch bondedto roof surface : P- Cerdboardheadliner q. Steeringwheeland ‘ controls r. Pedals: Gas. brake

5.6 . The complete underside of truck bodies mounted on chassis shall be rustproofed, including complete fender wells and underside of fenders. Rustproofing shall be applied to all enclosed, boxed-in and support sectioni: double paneled sections: all inside roof seems; roof supports; drip r“ailseams and roof shelves; all boxed-in areas of the overhang; inside of light wells; and to supporting clips. Insulated areas of bodies need not be titproofed. The interior surfaces of 10 gage (.0.1345inch) end thicker structural steel members sealed by continuous welds need not be rustproofed. . . . * 5.7 T.raihrs.~~rsauMdhes- The completeundersideof trailers,semitrailersand dolliesshallbe rustproofed,including,allsides of the crossmembersand on the insidesurfaces(bottom,tier sides.but not top) of the main framemembersand side rails. All frameenclosedsurfaces (fifthwheel plate,lights),box sections,brake lties,lightingcontiit, clips all otherframeundersideexposedareas,and body areasas mentionedin table I opposite“’Otherbody requirements”shallalsobe rustproofed.

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* 5.8 Buses. The chassisand completeunderbodyshallbe rustproofed, includingfenders,skirtsand wheelwells.

* 5.9 ~. The chassisand comp~eteunderbodyshallbe rustproofed,includingfenders,skirtsand wheelwells. . * 5.10 Scooter~. electr~. Scootersshallbe rustproofedin accordancewith the truckrequirementsherein. . * 5.11 lh2pic&rllfi~ . The additionalvehicleareasto M covered: when tropicalrustproofingis specified,*“11 be shownin the illustrated rustproofingmanualpreparedby the contractor(see4.4). All areasof the vehicle,includingsuch additionalareas,shallbe coatedwith two coatsof the rustproofingcompoundappliedwith a fourhour dryingtimebetweencoats. Examplesof the additionalareasto be covered,when tropicalrustproofingis specified,are as follows:

(a) Roof: When a headlineris spacedfrom the roof surfacewith roof bows,the insideareasof the roof and roof panel shallbe &stproofed (seetable II). (b) Pillars,up to the roof. (c) Floor: Under floormat, completeinteriorof floor. When floormat is “notprovidedas a standardand is not availableas an optional item,the floorsurfaceshallnot be rustproofed(seetable 11). (d) Area above fuel tank(s). When areaabovefuel tsnk(s)is not accessiblefor,applicationof rustproofingcompound.the fuel tank(s)shallbe droppedor lowered.topermitaccessto the surfaces abovethe tank. (e) Engineoil pan, transmissionpan, batteryterminals.bottomtankof radiatorand similarparts requiringprotectionin tropicalareas. * (f] Pretreatedaluminumand stainlesssteelsurfacesotherwiseexempted by 4.1. * (g) Chassis,completeexposedframe,inside*d out. . * 5.11.1 -arawe. troDti rustDrnoflllgCare in preserving the finalappearanceof the vehicleaftertropicalru&proofing shallbe evident,but it is recognizedby the Governmentthat someunsightlyevidence of rustproofingmay be unavoidablewith tropicalrustproofing.

NOTICE: Asterisksare used in this revisionto identifychahgeswith respect to the Previousissue. Biddersand contractorsare cautionedto evaluatethe requirements of this document based on the entire content regardless of the marginal notations and relationship to the last previous issue.

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