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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

HMMWV: Lower Front Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
December 3, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I’ve been working on an M1097R1 HMMWV for my unit. I noticed that outer cap screws are installed from the top down and inner cap screws are installed from the bottom up just on the lower front ball joint...I'm hoping you can tell me the correct way the screw caps should be installed. ... MORE

HMMWV: Transmission Failure Fix
November 30, 2020 — Dear Half Mast, The unit I’m with has eight (8) M1165 HMMWVs. The transmissions are completely burned out in five (5) of the vehicles after only being driven 300 miles annually. Are there any updates or known issues with these variants and if so, is there a solution? ... MORE

DRASH Trailer: Finding Missing Cable/Chain
November 10, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m looking for a breakaway cable or chain for the deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) trailer on which I’m working. On Page 1216 in TM 11-6115-742-13&P (May 12), the following items are shown as unavailable in the supply system... MORE

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

Small Arms: How Often Should Weapons Be Cleaned?
October 21, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 784 (Mar 18), p. 41. Dear Half-Mast, Page 37 in PS 764(Jul 16) said that at least every 90 days an M16 rifle or M4 carbine should be cleaned and lubed. Is that true for all the weapons? Keep reading for MSG Half-Mast's answer. ... MORE

M4 Carbine: Enhanced Function Check Reminder
September 30, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, After receiving 30 M4A1 carbines from a lateral transfer, the gaining unit requested a service-upon-receipt inspection. This service, which should be conducted when receiving equipment from a transfer,... 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

M997A3 HMMWV: Serpentine Belt NSN
June 25, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, I need a serpentine belt for the engine in my M997A3 HMMWV ambulance but can’t find the NSN. Can you help me out?... ... MORE

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