M116a1 generator trailer.

I just picked up this trailer to use as a sudo fire trailer to put an IBC and gas-powered pump on. Also, I might carry my MEP-803A on it. Anyway, attached is the Data plate that is on it. I am trying to determine what all the numbers mean.

All the real questions are as follows: 1) I am figuring out the parking brakes. Yes, of course, they are frozen up. At this point, the cables still look good. If not, I see the place that makes the cables and the place that makes the brake handles. I will grind the bolt heads off, remove them, and see if the brake handles are restorable. 2) Will the M116a3 rear stabilization leg fit on my M116a1? There is a bracket on my trailer. 3) I need to find a landing leg. Any sources are welcome. 4) I will also need some equivalent wire to re-wire the trailer. What's on there is a 5-strand wire? 2 red, 2 Blue, and a White strand. I have all the plugs and tools to install the standard military connection and blank wire ID markers to mark the correct system IDs. Just looking for the wire. I see the LED replacement bulbs I can use to allow a 12 or 24 volt tow. 5) Does anyone have a good photo of the cover covering the tow bar's wiring junction area? I intend to make a cover as I intend to make an adapter plug that attaches to the wire harness to allow the 4-pin for a 12-volt tow or the military connector for the M37 24-volt tow.

That's enough for now. Thanks

Robert

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1. First line tells you what the equipment is and what the model is.
2. The second line tells you the Federal Stock Number (2330-898-6780) is. That has been changed to a NSN (2330-00-898-6780)
3. Line three is the Manufacturer. I don't remember who OVH is. Then is listed the Date of manufacture.
4. Forth is the Contract number that this trailer was built under and sold to the U.S. Government. DAA 509-80-F-5104
5. The fifth line is the Publication that covers the trailer. TM 9-2330-202-14. This is an old TM and the newer one is in the TM forum , for free download.

thanks

The rear leg from a a3 should work especially if you get the complete assembly. Only diff I have seen is some are round and other square plates to ground. The actual frame is the same on all models.

Does it have the original axle with 900x16 tires and lock ring rims. That would help determine if it has the oe parking brake.

Oe parking brake handles are available directly from manufacturer. There is a thread here on them. Search I believe tinstar? Posted it. Soak everything in wd40 or pb blaster to see if you can start to free them up. Maybe some low heat to massage it.

The trailer actually had WWII Combat rims on it—the Standard Budd 5-lug rims. I now have some used M37 rims and tires on it. So yes, it has the early axle with the 900x16 rims and lock-ring rims. The brake handles are frozen up well, and the aluminum adjusters are all corroded and falling apart. The cables look usable. Tomorrow's task is to see how bad they are.

Those combat wheels are a great score. Not many still left. What are your plans for those?

The a1 parking brake cables can be found. I got mine ebay. Best bet is to get the nsn and search. They are diff than the later a2 or a3 surge brake ones.

I have no intention of keeping the combat rims. They are dated 42 on one and 43 on the other. I noticed that the cable for my trailer is listed as shorter that the a2 and a3.

Searched Ebay and found two! thanks