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M113A3 FOV: Inspect Rebuilt Engines for Proper Belt Tension
October 22, 2020 — Reading and heeding this article can save your unit $46,000! Be aware that some units are receiving rebuilt M113A3 engines from the supply system with coolant pump belts that aren’t properly adjusted, resulting in overheating engines and even engine fires... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Rear Ramp Cable Repair Kits
June 17, 2020 — There are reports from the field that units are either ordering the wrong replacement pulley or not installing all parts from the cable repair kit... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Troubleshoot with Both TMs
June 17, 2020 — Mechanics, when you’re diagnosing engine problems in an M113-series vehicle, save yourself a lot of trouble and your unit a lot of money by following not only the troubleshooting procedures in TM 9-2350-277-13&P (IETM EM 0321, Oct 14), but also those in TM 9-2815-205-24 (Feb 13)... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Don’t Overlook Ramp Maintenance
June 8, 2020 — Crewmen, there are far too many seriously damaged rear ramps in M113-series vehicles. This costs units money and decreases combat readiness!... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Transmission Shift Controller Troubleshooting
May 20, 2020 — Mechanics, if you suspect that the transmission shift controller in an M113-series vehicle is bad, the procedures outlined in IETM TM 9-2350-277-13&P (Oct 14) will help you troubleshoot the component. But keep in mind that there are two versions of the shift controller... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Make Sure Bolt Is the Right One!
May 5, 2020 — Mechanics, you might think one bolt may not make much difference. But the wrong bolt can knock a vehicle out of action in a hurry! When you’re installing the propeller shaft and universal joints, or the final drive, on a vehicle from the M113A3 family, be mindful of the bolts you use... MORE

M113-Series FOV: CBRN Filter Replacement
March 30, 2020 — Crewmen, maintaining your M113-series FOV personnel carrier’s CBRN system is vital. Without it, your vehicle is non-mission capable. And you and your fellow Soldiers will be at risk!... MORE

M113-Series FOV: Tow Cables the Only Way to Go!
February 6, 2020 — Crewmen, be aware that your M113-series carrier can safely tow only up to 14,500 pounds using the pintle and tow bar. In other words, don’t attempt to tow another M113-series vehicle using the pintle and tow bar. That can get Soldiers hurt and damage vehicles. Avoid potential injury or loss of life by reading and heeding this article... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Inspect Personnel Heater Exhaust
January 23, 2020 — Crewmen, the last thing you want during cold weather operations is a leak in your M113A3’s personnel heater exhaust piping. Exhaust leaking into the crew compartment can cause serious injury or even death. Take these steps to avoid harm... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Stamp Out Engine Fires
January 9, 2020 — Listen up, crewmen and mechanics! Fires in the M113A3 engine compartment are happening way too often. And many of them are preventable. Most of these fires are possibly caused by fan tower and turbo failures, exhaust manifold leaks and fluid leaks in the hull. Preventive maintenance helps you avoid most of these problems. Here are the most common causes of engine compartment fires and how you can prevent them:... MORE

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