Tag Archives: maintenance

Replacing M4 Tank Final-Drive Assembly

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Instructions for replacing the final-drive assembly on the M4 Sherman tank, from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 2, Maintenance Division, Office, Chief of Ordnance, May 1945. Replacing M4 Tank Final-Drive Assemblies Time was when M4 medium tanks with damaged power trains had to … Continue reading →

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Jeep Sling

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Instructions for making a jeep lift bar from the 881st Ordnance HAM Company, from Army Motors, July 1945. JEEP SLING TO GIVE 1/4-TONS A LIFT WITHOUT ALSO GIVING ‘EM A PAIN IN THE REAR END Ordinarily, when you evacuate a … Continue reading →

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The Secret of the Russians’ Success

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

 

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How’s Your Dodge, Rog?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“How’s Your Dodge, Rog?” from Army Motors, Chief of Ordnance, August 1944.

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M4 Track Tension

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Illustration of correct and incorrect track tension on the M4A2 tank from the M4A2 technical manual. The tank crew were instructed to inspect the track tension regularly and tighten the track if it shows noticeable sag. Source: TM 9-731B: Medium … Continue reading →

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Vacuum Windshield Wipers for Jeeps

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Maintenance notice about new vacuum windshield wiper kits for jeeps from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 2, May 1945: Vacuum Windshield Wipers for Jeeps Some of you jeep herders can start riding “no hands”—as far as your windshield wipers are concerned. A new … Continue reading →

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The New AR 850-15

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Summary of vehicle painting and maintenance instructions from AR 850-15 from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 6, September 1945. THE NEW AR 850-15 The law on “Miscellaneous—Motor Vehicles” gets a major overhaul for the first time in two years. This’ll help you get … Continue reading →

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Removing Inner Bogie Wheels on Horizontal-Volute Suspension

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Instructions for removing the inner bogie wheels on the M4 tank with horizontal-volute spring suspension (HVSS) from Army Motors, Vol. 5, No. 11, February 1945. SPECIAL TOOLS FOR YOUR NEW H.S./M.F.T. Meaning: Horizontal-Suspension M-Four Tank. If that is your brand, this SOP is … Continue reading →

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Take the “HE” Out of Summer’s Heat

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Take the ‘HE’ out of summer’s HEAT!” from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 3, June 1945. Hot weather can stop your vehicle just as dead as a burst of hot steel—it takes a bit longer, that’s all. Summer-wise GI’s will … Continue reading →

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Watch on the Rhine

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The nine main causes for failures of U.S. Army GMC trucks were outlined on the back cover of Army Motors, Dec. 1944. THE 1ST ARMY POINTS OUT 9 THINGS TO WATCH ON THE RHINE … or anywhere else 2½-ton, 6×6 GMC’s … Continue reading →

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