Reviving History | M36 Tank Destroyer Restoration: Ep 2
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 Published On Mar 27, 2024

This video update on the M36 Tank Destroyer includes removing the main gun, cutting out the Russian V12 diesel engine, disassembling the tracks, and finally, removing the turret. You'll get a detailed look at what it could have been like for tank mechanics to service the track systems on these vehicles in the field during world war two.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction to the M36 Tank Destroyer Restoration Project
0:14 - Removing the Gun Tube Assembly with a 20 Ton Shop Crane
1:42 - Starting the Process of Loosening Nuts and Bolts for Track Removal
3:05 - Attempt to Break the Track and Overcoming Challenges with Seized Metal Parts
5:36 - Employing Heat and Force to Remove the Track Successfully
9:18 - Final Steps: Removing the Turret and Preparing for Next Stages

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