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    M813 battery cranking amps and wiring

    Yep, I am fairly well versed with the need for uniformity in the issuing of military equipment. DLA was formed in the WWII era to help resolve some of the supply problems encountered by the US Army during WW I and the agency was further upgraded in 1958 to include some uniformity for all of...
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    M813 battery cranking amps and wiring

    I have been using 6TL as spec'd by the military for years in both the M 813 and M109. But the wet units seem to have a short life span (some less than 18 months). I replaced the two in the M109 with AGM 6TL this summer and they seem to be holding up better that the wet battery but are...
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    No brakes M813

    I agree that the reservoir that is sold on line that mounts on the fire wall is very useful. I have put one on the 813 and on my M 109.. the M 813 5T now has good brake pedal after replacing the air pack , master cylinder and all new wheel cylinders and shoes adjusted per TM -24. I filled...
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    No brakes M813

    thanks for the reply. 'have had to halt work on the M 813 brakes for awhile . waiting for parts to replace water pump and on arrival will put on new power steering pump; new radiator;new water pump then start the truck to see where I am with the brakes. I have cleaned the entire brake system...
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    Airpac Lubricant?

    lubing the 5 ton air pack. I understand the discussions on lubing the deuce air pack. Why is ther no mention of lubing the 5 ton air pack?
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    No brakes M813

    I have just read all of the above comments. I have the same problem with empty master cylinder and no sign of fluid leak. just filled the m/cyl and activated the brake pedal by hand with reservoir cap off. After the air bubbles subsided the fluid in the m/cyl turned dark gray and feels abit...
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