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Category: Combat Vehicles

M1-Series Tanks: Towing? Deflect Heat Damage!
August 1, 2019 — Crewmen, your M1-series tank’s exhaust gets seriously hot! That’s why when one tank is towing another, the tank that's doing the towing has to use an engine exhaust deflector... MORE

M119A3 Towed Howitzer: Avoid Sticky Firing Pin
August 1, 2019 — Crewmen, if your M119A3 howitzer is having firing pin problems, listen up! You can keep your howitzer firing downrange by checking that the firing pin is in place and the retaining plunger is not stuck down... MORE

M109A6 Paladin: Set Lube Points In Your Sights
July 30, 2019 — Crewmen, out of sight often means out of mind. That’s not good when it comes to the hidden or hard to reach lube points on the cradle mount bearings of your M109A6 Paladin... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Fight Engine Fires with PMCS
July 30, 2019 — Regular PMCS will go a long way toward reducing M88A2 engine fires. It keeps your vehicle combat ready and you and your fellow crewmen safe. Here’s a couple of things to pay particular attention to in the motor pool:... MORE

M109A6 Paladin: Don’t Idle the Lube
July 22, 2019 — Crewmen, your Paladin’s idler arm and housing can take a beating during missions. That’s why you need to show it some TLC during semi-annual checks and services. There are two lube points for each idler arm and housing. Neglect the lube and the arm can lock up or even shear off during operation... MORE

M109A6 Paladin: Don’t Neglect Friction Linings
July 22, 2019 — Dear Editor, of all the things Paladin crews need to check out during PMCS, one of the easiest to overlook is the cannon tube’s travel lock friction linings. The friction linings cushion the tube when it’s in the travel lock, keeping metal from rubbing and scraping on metal. When linings are missing, a lot of damage gets done to the cannon tube... MORE

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