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M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Can a Tension Dynamometer Be Used for Load Testing?
June 8, 2022 — Logistics assistance representatives (LARs) often receive questions about whether a tension dynamometer can be used instead of stacked weight or another type of load when load testing the M88A2 recovery vehicle. In short: no. Here's why... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Follow TM When Separating Transmission
May 25, 2022 — Mechanics, avoid expensive damage by making sure you follow the TM when separating the M88A2 recovery vehicle’s transmission from the engine. The proper procedures are in TM 9-2350-292-23 (May 22). Read on to learn more... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Use Right Bolts to Install Engines Shrouds
July 19, 2021 — Maintainers, some M88A2 engine oil coolers have been damaged by the wrong hardware being used while installing the front/top engine shrouds. If bolts that are too long are used to install the shrouds, they can crush the top of the engine oil coolers... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Auxiliary Winch Cover NSN
August 14, 2020 — Mechanics, get a lightweight, flexible cover for your M88A2 recovery vehicle’s auxiliary winch with NSN 2590-01-689-4235. The cover will be added to the additional authorization list (AAL) in the next TM update. ... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: New Brake Modulation Valve
July 28, 2020 — Mechanics, a new brake modulation valve is available for the M88A2 recovery vehicle. The new valve offers much better “pedal feel” than the old valve. This improves braking control sensitivity at all speeds and eliminates sudden or jerking stops... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: New Auxiliary Winch Cover
July 15, 2020 — Mechanics, there’s a lightweight, flexible cover available for your M88A2 recovery vehicle’s auxiliary winch... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Fender Mount Upgrade Kit
July 1, 2020 — Mechanics, there’s a new rear fender mount upgrade kit available for your M88A2 recovery vehicle. Currently each rear fender mounts to three hinges on the rear of the vehicle. Two of the hinges are welded to a small tab on the hull... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Clean Engine Compartment to Prevent Fires
December 10, 2019 — Heeding this article could potentially save your unit over $300,000. Engine compartment fires in M88A2 recovery vehicles have been on the rise over the past several years. The damage caused by these fires has cost the Army as least $48 million, not to mention Soldier injuries... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Shutdown Engine Properly
November 29, 2019 — At the end of a long mission, it’s tempting to shut down your M88A2’s engine as soon as you hit the motor pool so you can grab a shower and some hot food. But being in a hurry can lead to some serious damage... MORE

M88A2: AFES PM Keeps Fires at Bay
October 7, 2019 — Your M88A2 recovery vehicle’s automatic fire extinguishing system—AFES—can save your vehicle from serious damage, as well as save the lives of you and your fellow crewmen. But the AFES needs regular preventive maintenance to ensure it can do its job... MORE

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