What would you service first after getting a used FMTV ? Saying its a runner ?

[1951M1078]

Did not come up with anything in my search so I will start this.

You (I) have just won a running/driving FMTV. (in my case a M1078 )

What would you start with ? That is after you have downloaded the TM's and parts manual. And have done some reading.

 

[Suprman]

Grease all the fittings change oil check coolant level, diff and hub fluid check, check trans fluid, steering fluid. Repl air dryer and purge any moisture in air system.

 

[1951M1078]

Best grease ? Red syn ?

Any reason to add air system anti-freeze after changing the dryer ? (I'm installing a new style dryer)

 

[Suprman]

I use the cheap stuff in a tube from the auto parts store

 

[NDT]

Remove the batteries and terminals and wire wheel all the electrical connections.

 

[snowtrac nome]

I normally suggest an oil change, but mine looks freshly changed with no miles on mine it. For me will be grease guns bp autran syn 295 for the transmission and change gear boxes out to synthetic fluids. At the end of summer I will change engine oil to 5w40 synthetic and service the air dryer. Stay away From methanol in your air system it is for emergency use it is corrosive and will take grease awoa from all the moving parts in your air system

 

[mkcoen]

I would recommend simply going through the PMCS procedures in the TM. Yes lube everything but following the PMCS will have you checking all the fluid levels and making sure things are where they're supposed to be. Don't be surprised if your "running" truck is missing parts. That will take up a bit of your time. After you've treated the batteries like NDT suggested I'd hit EVERY SINGLE Ground on the truck. That should take care of a lot of gremlins that want to pop up.

 

[1951M1078]

What manual is the " PMCS " in ?

 

[mkcoen]

What manual is the " PMCS " in ?

There are different levels in the -10 and -20. The -10 tends to be daily, before/after type checklists and the -20 is Annual.

 

[1951M1078]

Found it. Thanks.

 

[Captaincarrier]

Check any item that is rubber under the hood; belts, hoses, etc.

 

[coachgeo]

These are the three items that others have said are not well covered as TO DO things in the PCMS. Last two are links to discussions of To Do's


. Check air compressor/power steering pump bracket support for loose bolts tip! Is everyone still there and are they tight.


. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?162418-3116-Kitty-Cat-Tec-tip-of-the-Day


. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...ar-gladhands&p=1951492&viewfull=1#post1951492

 

[Suprman]

Driveline hinging test. Only .0015 of an inch play allowed in u joints, slip joints and yokes. Excessive play will cause flying driveline parts. Seen that 6 or 7 times. Check fan clutch for flex play left to right. Worn clutch can come apart at the most in opportune time and toss the fan blade thru your radiator. Really ruins your day. Seen that a few times. Sold a truck a while back guy was driving it ffrom CT to FL. Halfway down the fan clutch blew. Lucky it didn't damage the radiator. I had the parts here and overnited them to him he was able to put it back together and be on his way. He was lucky though.

 

[coachgeo]

Driveline hinging test. Only .0015 of an inch play allowed in u joints, slip joints and yokes. Excessive play will cause flying driveline parts. Seen that 6 or 7 times. .....

Really... lol...... and how long was this argued to be an issue only I was imagining lol. But yeah CHECK THAT especially before any long trips. Hinging test is described and listed in the TM's. Not sure Fan and Fan Clutch check is.... but it certainly has appeared to be an issue. Need to add that to my must do list thank's for reminding me Will.

 

[Suprman]

I never said you were imagining anything. I have lists of tacom warnings about flying driveshafts. It still happens in the military even with the TM requirements. There are special requirements to loctite the fan bolts but it's the whole clutch that separates when it comes apart.

 

[coachgeo]

I never said you were imagining anything. I have lists of tacom warnings about flying driveshafts. It still happens in the military even with the TM requirements. There are special requirements to loctite the fan bolts but it's the whole clutch that separates when it comes apart.

Nope you never said that, nor implied it. Your one of the few, if not the only one; who supported that this was a concern and something to take into account. Thank you for doing so.


BTW the previous post was meant to be more of an "interestingly funny" than anything else. Overall it's a good bunch in here.

 

[1951M1078]

Pressure wash with cold water (I have one) or rent a Hot Water pressure washer ?

 

[Suprman]

I have used the self service car wash at nite before. You dont want to use too high pressure. And the self service bay has an oil separator in the drain your driveway probably dosnt.

 

[snowtrac nome]

for the amount of oil on mine I have no worries about the oil water separator if one does have a lot of leaks hot water is the way to go cold works fine for just dirt as does your pay and spray car wash.

 

[1951M1078]

Can't do that to someone ! But I have a area at the shop for doing that. Back to the question, Hot or cold ? Was thinking the pressure is doing most of the cleaning ? Also thinking about a weed sprayer with simple green ? Maybe some engine de-greaser ?