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M113-Series FOV: Regular Maintenance Reduces Fire Risk
March 15, 2023 — M113-series vehicles are experiencing far too many engine compartment fires. Many of these fires can be prevented with regular maintenance. Read on for more info…... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Heater Box Engines Phased Out
January 23, 2023 — Heater box engines have been phased out. Replace unserviceable heater box engines with glow plug engines. Read on for more info…... MORE

Combat Vehicles Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022
January 13, 2023 — Updated or new NSNs are a challenge to keep up with. Here’s a list that PS captured in 2022 for combat vehicles and equipment. Get them here…... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Hot and Cold Oil Level Checks Prevent Damage
November 22, 2022 — Checking the M113A3 armored personnel carrier engine oil levels while the engine is both hot and cold will help prevent serious vehicle damage. Read on for more information…... MORE

M113A3 FOV: New Exhaust Components Are More Durable
September 7, 2022 — New, more durable High Temperature Insulation (HTI) exhaust components are available. Read on for the NSNs... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Inspect Exhaust Manifold and Heat Shield Covers Regularly
September 1, 2022 — Regular inspections can prevent engine fires caused by damaged exhaust manifolds and heat shield covers. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

M113A3 FOV: New TMs Available
September 1, 2022 — New operator and maintainer-level TMs are available for the M113A3 FOV. Click to learn more... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Periscope Stowage Box Pin Replacement
March 9, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I need to replace the pins and their springs for the periscope stowage box on an M113A3 armored personnel carrier. The pins hold the periscope in place while driving. The stowage box is inside the M113A3 on the right rear side. I can't find the pins in any TM. ... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Tighten Water Pump Belts During Engine Install
January 26, 2022 — Mechanics, when installing a new M113A3-series FOV engine, NSN 2815-01-412-2715 or NSN 2815-01-248-7644, make sure to tighten the engine’s water pump belts... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 19, 2021 — Units, be aware that one particular transmitter temperature sensor for the M113-series FOV can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off as much as 40 degrees. All units need to inspect the sensor, NSN 6685-00-814-5271, on either model engine and ensure that it isn’t labeled with CAGE code 65496. That sensor is produced by Clark Brothers and is providing incorrect temperature readings. ... MORE

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