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M113A3-Series FOV: Inspect Exhaust Manifold and Heat Shield Covers Regularly
September 1, 2022 — Regular inspections can prevent engine fires caused by damaged exhaust manifolds and heat shield covers. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

M113A3 FOV: New TMs Available
September 1, 2022 — New operator and maintainer-level TMs are available for the M113A3 FOV. Click to learn more... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Periscope Stowage Box Pin Replacement
March 9, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I need to replace the pins and their springs for the periscope stowage box on an M113A3 armored personnel carrier. The pins hold the periscope in place while driving. The stowage box is inside the M113A3 on the right rear side. I can't find the pins in any TM. ... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Tighten Water Pump Belts During Engine Install
January 26, 2022 — Mechanics, when installing a new M113A3-series FOV engine, NSN 2815-01-412-2715 or NSN 2815-01-248-7644, make sure to tighten the engine’s water pump belts... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Inspect Transmitter Temperature Sensor
May 19, 2021 — Units, be aware that one particular transmitter temperature sensor for the M113-series FOV can provide an incorrect reading. In some cases, the reading can be off as much as 40 degrees. All units need to inspect the sensor, NSN 6685-00-814-5271, on either model engine and ensure that it isn’t labeled with CAGE code 65496. That sensor is produced by Clark Brothers and is providing incorrect temperature readings. ... MORE

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

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