LMTV Oil change question with 3126B

[reelclassic]

Changing the oil in my 3126B Caterpillar. Cat swears it holds 19 quarts. I'm at 21 quarts and nothing on the dip stick. Does anyone have an idea of what
it should hold. Looks like a shallow sump oil pan. Thanks for your help.

 

[Suprman]

The military motors take more. 26 quarts maybe. I usually add till the dipstick is in the proper range. I give a few min for settling towards the end. Make sure your dipstick is going all the way in.

 

[doghead]

Is it listed on a data plate on the dash, like the earlier trucks are?

 

[Suprman]

I don't think so. Not much on the Lmtv data plate.

 

[doghead]

Found this, says 22 qts. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_fmtv.php

Engine	Caterpillar 3126	Heavy duty diesel, 6-cylinder, electronic controlled, fuel-injectedturbocharged and aftercooled, EPA certified
	Rating	275 hp (205 kW) @ 2400 rpm
	Displacement	442 cu in. (7.2 L)
	Torque	817 lb-ft (1,107 N.m) @1600 rpm
	Fuel	Diesel, DF-2, JP-4, JP-8, VV-F-800
	Oil	MIL-L-2104D, MIL-L-46167, 22 qt (21 L)

Are the TMs and Lube Order available for them?

 

[Suprman]

Yes and no. TMs are electronic and not quite public release. They are not easy to use.