PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-626
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 626
JANUARY 2005
what’s
wrong?
oooohhhg… my
batteries are being
drained
because of
a
loose
generator!
A
loose generator mount is a big problem, drivers. If it’s bouncing around, it won’t
do its job properly. And continued vibration is just going to loosen it more.
Problem is, it’s hard to tell by sight alone
whether the mounting bracket bolts are loose.
Here’s a quick way to check for loose bolts:
Grab the belts—top and bottom—and give
‘em a squeeze. Watch for any movement of the
generator or bracket. If you see anything more
than a tiny amount of movement, the bolts are
loose. Get your mechanic to tighten ‘em.
Squeeze belts and watch for generator movement
Dear Half-Mast,
We have a tank and
pump unit model
(97403) 13217E7130.
Is there a flowmeter
available to help us
keep track of fuel as
it’s pumped?
SSG C.L.
HHC 1st Armor Div
Baghdad Intl Airport
Dear Sergeant C. L.,
Your commander can OK using flowmeter assem-
bly, NSN 4930-01-108-9568, with that tank and pump
unit. It doesn’t come with the tank and pump unit, so
order it separately. It comes with all hoses and hard-
ware you need to mount it and hook it up. The
flowmeter lets you keep track of fuel as it’s dispensed.
There are no Army TMs covering parts, maintenance
or calibration, however.
PS 626
JAN 05
8
HMMWV…
PS 626
JAN 05
9
Tank and Pump Units…
600-Gal TPU Switch
Use NSN 5945-01-252-1412 to get the relay switch for the junction box assembly on the
600-gal tank and pump unit. This NSN replaces the parts info shown as Item 7, Fig 3 of TM
5-4930-230-23P.
Semitrailer Kingpin Gauge
Order NSN 5220-01-521-8643 to get a kingpin gauge for any semitrailer that uses a 21/2-
in or 3-in kingpin. The gauge is used to measure kingpin length, wear, straightness and
flatness of the bolster plate. Use the gauge during the kingpin’s semiannual PMCS check.
hey!
where’d
you get the
flowmeter!?
There’s an
nsn for it
in this
month’s Ps!
FMTV…
Dear Half-Mast,
Is there a cover for the M66
ring mount when it's mounted on
an FMTV? A cover would help us
protect the M66 from corrosion.
CW2 D.C.
Dear Chief D.C.,
Yes, there is a cover. Order it with NSN
1005-00-707-0725. It costs about $90.
And it works with all M66 ring mounts,
not just the FMTV's.
is there a
Cover for
the
M66
Ring Mount?
626.08-09(C!)
11/21/04
6:06 PM
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