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Tag: FMTV

FMTV: Scan Your M1087 Expansible Van
July 12, 2021 — Soldiers, the M1087A1 expansible van’s TM 9-2320-392-10 (Oct 17) and the M1087A1P2’s TM 9-2320-333-10 (Sep 15) don’t give you cautions for everyday operations. So here are two (2) important ones for you... MORE

FMTV: Get the Right Gladhand Couplings
June 10, 2021 — Having problems with your FMTV brakes locking or the parking brake won’t engage or disengage? It’s possible the front service and emergency gladhands have the wrong couplings installed. Get the latest here... MORE

FMTVA1P2, HIMARS, LVAD trucks: Look for Leaks on A/C Compressor
May 20, 2021 — Operators, during weekly PMCS, you need to do an air conditioning (A/C) leak check on your FMTVA1P2, HIMARS and LVAD trucks. And here's how... MORE

FMTVs, HMMWVs: Summer Swelter? A/C to the Rescue!
May 18, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 801 (Aug 19), p. 14-15. Summer temps demand a lot from vehicle air conditioning systems, especially up-armored FMTVs. To get the most out of your FMTV A/C, keep it charged to the right pressure levels. To get more tips, read on... MORE

FMTV: Dump Truck Tailgate Regulating Valve
December 3, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I need to order a tailgate regulating valve for an M1157A1P2 FMTV 10-ton dump truck. Can you help me out with a good NSN? Got you covered, read on for the NSN and a good tip... ... MORE

FMTV/HIMARS: Driveshaft U-Joint Kit
November 27, 2020 — Do you need a U-joint kit for the driveshaft on your unit’s FMTVs or HIMARSs? You can order it using NSN 2520-01-657-8029. Read on for installation tips... MORE

FMTV: Which Starter Should I Use?
October 27, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I’ve had a couple units requisition starters for the A1-series FMTV, and the starter is different than the one in the vehicle. Can you explain why this is? I sure can! Read on to find out why. ... MORE

M66 Ring Mount: Installation Kit for FMTV Has New NSN
July 8, 2020 — The old NSN for the M66 ring mount installation kit for your FMTV has been discontinued. Get a new kit using NSN 2540-01-570-2405... MORE

FMTV: M1082/M1095 Wheel Assembly Updated NSN
May 20, 2020 — The NSN listed for the wheel assembly on the FMTV’s M1082 2 1/2-ton and M1095 5-ton cargo trailers on Page 13 of PS 766 (Sept 16) is wrong. NSN 2530-01-500-4619 gets the wheel assembly for both trailers. ... MORE

LTAS FMTV: Restraint System Pull Tab
May 7, 2020 — Say it once, say it twice. Make sure the driver’s side restraint system is inside the cab before shutting the door. It’s no secret the belt’s restraint latch can easily get slammed between the door and door jam. This not only damages the door and jam, but the heavy doors often ruin the safety pull tab (latch guard) on the restraint latch... MORE

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