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what General says in https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threa...-lm-fmtvs-being-emp-proof.213478/post-2498716I remember @coachgeo had looked into it but was there a final answer to or if which trucks and which generation were EMP proof when mfg ?
Exactly this.IMO, if a foreign power pops the USA with an EMP strike then the subsequent retaliatory actions will pretty much snowball.
Unless you happen to own or can gain access to a silo or bunker, you're likely screwed.
Forget the truck, keep that bunker stocked with cheerleaders !! They eat like birds, too. Very low maintenance in that regard.
Ha.... We had a house in Montana, the entire basement was a faraday cage. They embedded copper wire mesh in the walls all around and in the ceiling/main floor.Exactly this.
Unless you happen to have some 4,000,000 SPF sunscreen it's likely to be a REAL BAD day. Also the roads will be impassably clogged with things that aren't EMP capable. Best bet is a backpack full of gear and a dual-sport motorcycle with a carburetor. Unless you are ALREADY way, way off-grid, the FMTV isn't likely to help you bug-out of the population center you are in now. And honestly if you ARE way, way off grid then just surround your shop/house/domicile/etc with a Faraday cage and protect everything if you are that concerned.
See you cut rite thru all the blah blah blah to the most important part of true survival ! Lets all tip our hats to @Third From Texas for thinking outside the box cause you cant teach insight like that when the real SHTF !!!! Im sol on a missile silo but ive got a septic tank with a periscope with some cans of pringles stored for just in case ! And i can park my truck over the top of for camoflage !!!!IMO, if a foreign power pops the USA with an EMP strike then the subsequent retaliatory actions will pretty much snowball.
Unless you happen to own or can gain access to a silo or bunker, you're likely screwed.
Forget the truck, keep that bunker stocked with cheerleaders !! They eat like birds, too. Very low maintenance in that regard.
See my naive thought was that a military vehicle would be built for such stuff but i thought i ought to ask instead of expecting something better on a bad day ! ThanksThe 3126b and C7 engine wiring harnesses are wrapped in woven stainless mesh. All DOD assets are required to conform to MIL-STD-461 and subsequent revisions since 1967 which governs their emissions and their ability to function in environments where large amount of EMI and RFI are present (such as near high powered search radar equipment, etc). This in effect means they have a very high tolerance for such things as EMP. Depending in the power, proximity, and duration of such an event they may or may not be affected as not every single conductor is completely shielded - if a powerful enough emission were encountered it could cause unwanted interference.
The 3116 trucks are not really any better in that regard since the transmission computer (yes they are 100% computer controlled) would put them out of action just the same as the later trucks.
or keep a spare trans computer and harness.... spare alternar, and other parts in faraday boxes (Galvanized trash cans with aluminum tape around seam of lid? )Exactly this.
Unless you happen to have some 4,000,000 SPF sunscreen it's likely to be a REAL BAD day. Also the roads will be impassably clogged with things that aren't EMP capable. Best bet is a backpack full of gear and a dual-sport motorcycle with a carburetor. Unless you are ALREADY way, way off-grid, the FMTV isn't likely to help you bug-out of the population center you are in now. And honestly if you ARE way, way off grid then just surround your shop/house/domicile/etc with a Faraday cage and protect everything if you are that concerned.
IMO, if a foreign power pops the USA with an EMP strike then the subsequent retaliatory actions will pretty much snowball.
Unless you happen to own or can gain access to a silo or bunker, you're likely screwed.
Forget the truck, keep that bunker stocked with cheerleaders !! They eat like birds, too. Very low maintenance in that regard.
on FMTV A0... what spares would one in worst case repair scenario need too have carried in a Faraday caged box to get back up running.... Tranny computer module?, and relay's to replace those in Power Distribution panel?. CTIS module?...
IMO, anything newer than an M939, ESPECIALLY vehicles like FMTV with electronically controlled transmissions, will be susceptible.
Anything computer related or that has contacts that can arc and cause damage. Technically, probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have a spare starter and alternator, as the windings may be damaged, or diodes in the alternator toasted... although, in all reality I think it's better to have a spare of each of those ANYWAY... I wouldn't really say anything specific to EMP, more like common replacement parts that, if damaged/inop, would leave you disabled somewhere.on FMTV A0... what spares would one in worst case repair scenario need too have carried in a Faraday caged box to get back up running.... Tranny computer module?, and relay's to replace those in Power Distribution panel?. CTIS module?
Cooper mesh in the walls? That is a motivated owner. Did the previous owners wear aluminum foil hats to protect themselves? You can put aluminum foil inside your baseball cap to covertly protect yourself. LolHa.... We had a house in Montana, the entire basement was a faraday cage. They embedded copper wire mesh in the walls all around and in the ceiling/main floor.
Cool, but it was a job to get the wifi down to the Xbox.
There are some folks in Montana who are prepared for anything.Cooper mesh in the walls? That is a motivated owner. Did the previous owners wear aluminum foil hats to protect themselves? You can put aluminum foil inside your baseball cap to covertly protect yourself. Lol
But seriously the Carrington event just happened 160 years ago so it is not an uncommon event. I do believe that is the most likely scenario we face.
Mark
There are some folks in Montana who are prepared for anything.
.Not to get too far out into the weeds, since 'zombie apocalypse' and 'shtf' discussions are banned on this site, but it's not 'zombies' that people prep for when they say they're preparing for a zombie apocalypse. It's the idea that there's an ever-present enemy, that is constantly trying to get you.
It's the general idea that, if you can prepare for and survive a zombie horde, then anything else, like a natural disaster, failed economy, or rioting, is child's play. 'Plan for the worst, hope for the best'..
Natural events, like earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, etc are a much more likely threat... and simple things like not being prepared for a power outage during an ice storm are what kill bunch of people each year.
Keep common spare parts on your truck. It doesn't matter if it's a Carrington event, or a zombie apocalypse, or an EMP... or most likely, a random mechanical failure - It's just good planning and makes sense... You're on the side of a mountain in December in your LMTV and the starter dies... no cell service... what are you gonna do?
General preparedness isn't a bad thing. Keeping spare parts on your truck is a smart move.
Both my deuce and my M1031 have a spare starter, spare alternator, spare belts, spare hoses, spare fluids, etc etc. It doesn't take up as much space as you think it does. You don't want to spend $500 to have spare parts/fluids on hand? What do you think a tow is gonna cost you? You think the new starter is gonna be free when you need it? Oh, you can just order it from Cummins and have it in here in a week? How's that gonna help you if you're on the side of the road, or stuck in a parking lot somewhere, or god forbid, in the middle of the desert or on a mountain in winter? Spend money up front to save hassle down the road![]()