LMTV FMTV Max Elevation?

[Keith Knight]

I’m a flat lander from Florida driving an 2003 M1079A1 with a 3126B asking the question!

As I’m currently parked at 8,800 ft above sea level.

What is the maximum elevation our trucks can reliably start and operate?
What effect does elevation have on diesel engines?
Max elevation for the 3116?
Max elevation for the 3126B?
Max elevation for the C5?

 

[MatthewWBailey]

I’m a flat lander from Florida driving an 2003 M1079A1 with a 3126B asking the question!

As I’m currently parked at 8,800 ft above sea level.

What is the maximum elevation our trucks can reliably start and operate?
What effect does elevation have on diesel engines?
Max elevation for the 3116?
Max elevation for the 3126B?
Max elevation for the C5?

I'm no expert but I've driven mine over the top of Grand Mesa with a load of wood. It's 11,500' over the top. I didn't notice any power drop off on the hills.

 

[TOBASH]

N/a Diesel hates elevation. Supercharged Diesel does ok. IIRC, FMTV are all turbo.