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FMTV: New PTO Transmission
March 3, 2022 — Mechanics, there are two (2) different configurations of power takeoff (PTO) transmissions for FMTVs; an old style PTO transmission and a new style PTO transmission. Here's what you need to know... MORE

FMTV: Watch for Pests in Exhaust Ports
March 2, 2022 — Dear Editor, while conducting maintenance on our FMTVs, we got readings that led us to believe an anti-lock braking system (ABS) valve was bad on one of our FMTV’s wheels. Here's what we learned... ... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Don’t Make Winter Driving a Chilling Experience
February 28, 2022 — Operators, winter driving presents unique challenges. The bottom line is that you need to be prepared for these challenges. Here's what you need to know... MORE

M1088A1P2 FMTV: Don’t Pull M1082 or M1095 Trailers
December 27, 2021 — Operators, don’t try pulling an M1082 or M1095 trailer with your M1088A1P2 FMTV because the safety chains could get caught on the counterweight and potentially cause damage to the vehicle and trailer. Read on to discover what trailers can be pulled... MORE

FMTV: Expansible Van Stair Bracket Failure
December 6, 2021 — Maintenance leaders, if you have an M1087A1 or M1087A1P2 FMTV expansible van, the side platform mount brackets are coming loose from the van body, causing the side platform to potentially collapse. To keep yourself and others safe, follow the guidance in this article... MORE

FMTV: Old A/C Tensioner System Not in TM
November 18, 2021 — Operators, the story on Pages 16-17 of PS 798 (May 19) provided info for A/C belts due to confusion with the addition of a new A/C tensioner system. The old system was left out of TM and here's the info... MORE

FMTV: New ABS Modulator Valve and Connector Cable
October 20, 2021 — Maintainers, if you have an older FMTV of any variant that’s equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with serial number 747,706 and below, here’s what you need to know... MORE

FMTV: Get a Hook for the Cargo Cord
September 10, 2021 — Operators, have you noticed broken or inoperable hooks on your FMTV cargo cover cords? Here's the scoop... MORE

FMTV: The Latest News on Cargo Cover Kits
September 9, 2021 — In PS 739, which was published back in June of 2014, we let you know that 3-piece cargo cover kits were being replaced by 1-piece kits. Get the complete list of the kits and their components, along with updated NSNs, here... MORE

M1078 FMTV: Get Doors for Older Models
August 9, 2021 — Soldiers, M1078 FMTVs are no longer produced. If your FMTV has a serial number of 121,109 or below, the NSNs listed for the doors in TM 9-2320-391-23&P (Oct 17) are no longer valid. Here's how you can still get doors... MORE

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