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Category: Tactical Vehicles

MRAP, M-ATV: NSN for Air Dryer
October 28, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, we’re having some problems ordering an air dryer for our M-ATVs. We could sure use a good NSN for this part. Can you please help? Don’t worry! I got you covered. Read on to get the information you need. ... 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

M1231 MK II/III VMMD Husky: INK TANK ALERT!
October 22, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 769 (Dec 16), p. 13. Operators, cold weather can spell D-O-O-M for the ink tank on the left side of your Husky’s cab. The water/ink solution inside the tank will freeze when temperatures drop too low. Here's what to do... MORE

M1151A1 HMMWV: A/C Hose Orders
October 22, 2020 — Soldiers, if you’re having trouble ordering an air conditioning hose, NSN 4720-01-656-9748, for the M1151A1 HMMWV, there’s a reason why... MORE

HMMWV: Taking Measures to Reduce the Risk of Rollover Accidents
October 15, 2020 — Soldiers, HMMWV rollover accidents happen, but you can decrease the likelihood by taking the steps outlined in this article... MORE

M149A2, M1112: Water Trailer Tank Heater
October 14, 2020 — The following brief initially appeared in PS 790 (Sep 18), p. 61. Get a new Active Gear Co. diesel heater kit for the water tanks on your M149A2 and M1112 trailers with NSN 2990-20-005-7263. This heater kit replaces the old M67 immersion heater, comes mostly assembled and is easy for field maintenance to install... MORE

JLTV: Training Videos for Operators and Maintainers
October 13, 2020 — Does your unit have Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs)? Videos offering refresher training on critical tasks for both operators and maintainers are in the works. The first few videos, such as Brake Caging Operations, Operator Jacking, and Alternator Removal and Replacement, are already available. ... MORE

M1272 Buffalo: The Pain of Battery Drain
October 7, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 775 (Jun 17), p. 15. It’s no secret that electronics inside the M1272 Buffalo have a bad habit of running the vehicle’s batteries dry. And those batteries can lose their charge in just a week!... MORE

M-ATV/MRAP: Better Check Your Optima® Batteries
September 30, 2020 — Does your unit’s MRAPs include M-ATVs? Heads up! You’re no longer able to order the Optima® REDTOP® battery, NSN 6140-01-534-6466, according to TACOM LCMC Maintenance Information Message (MIM) 20-040... MORE

HMMWV: Troubleshooting 4L80E and 4L85E Transmissions
August 21, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I'm trying to find the latest troubleshooting information for the HMMWV’s 4L80E and 4L85E transmissions. I'm hoping you can either help me out or point me in the right direction... MORE

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