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M1083A1P2 FMTV: New Cap Protects Hydraulic Fluid!
February 7, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 779 (Oct 17) p. 13. To keep your EPHU from getting water contamination you’ll need a protective (breather) cap for your A1P2 FMTV. Read about it here... MORE

FMTV: Updated Flex Plate Bolt Torque
February 2, 2023 — TACOM has revised the flex plate bolts torque for FMTVs. Get the info you need here... MORE

M149A2 Water Trailer: Wheel Assembly NSN Updates
February 1, 2023 — There are a couple wheel assembly NSN updates to WP 0095 that aren’t in the current TM. Get them here... MORE

Half-Mast Sends: Keep on Trucking
January 26, 2023 — The war in Ukraine is offering a lot of lessons. The question is: Are we learning them? An informative CNN article offers some insights on the importance of maintenance and logistics basics that are worth heeding. And we offer links to articles in our archive that reinforce important lessons learned. So read on... MORE

M915A3 Tractor Truck: Get the Correct ECM Assembly
January 26, 2023 — Need an electronic control module (ECM) assembly (modulator assembly) for your M915A3 truck? Here’s how you get the right assembly... MORE

M870A3 Semitrailer: Retrofit Kit for M983A2/A4 HEMTTs
January 17, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 720 (Nov 12), p. 61. If no power is supplied to M870A3 semitrailer ABS ECU or service lights when hooked to an M983A2 or M983A4 LET tractor truck you may need to install an electrical system retrofit kit. Read on…... MORE

Tactical Vehicles Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022
January 12, 2023 — Updated or new NSNs are a challenge to keep up with. Here’s a list that PS captured in 2022 for tactical vehicles and equipment. Get them here…... MORE

HEMTT A4-PLS A1-HET A1: Engine Cranks but Won't Start
January 10, 2023 — There’s a possible issue with the C15 and C18 engine on certain vehicles cranking but not starting due to a damaged engine cluster gear. Here’s what you need to know…... MORE

FMTV and HIMARS: TACOM Safety Message for Cab Raise Procedures
December 28, 2022 — According to TACOM GSAM 23-004, the FMTV A1, FMTV A1P2 and HIMARS maintenance and operator TMs will be updated with new cab raise procedure and crush hazard WARNINGS. You’ll need to read the message, but first read this article…... MORE

TPU: Tiedown Kits and Instructions for FMTVs
December 20, 2022 — The tiedown kit listed as Fig 13 in TM 10‐4930‐236‐13P (Dec 12) and as Item 21 in the components of end item (COEI) list was used for the old M939 trucks, not FMTVs. Read on for more info…... MORE

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