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Mechanics, here's what you need when it comes to the right generator and parts for M2/M3-series Bradleys and MLRS MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (US DoD)
MLRS Multiple Launcher Rocket System
MLRS Marine Corps Long-Range Study (US DoD) 
 carriers.

The 300-amp generator assembly, NSN NSN National Stock Number
NSN Nokia Siemens Networks
NSN National Storytelling Network
NSN NATO Stock Number
NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA)
NSN National Student Number (NZ)
NSN Never Say Never
 2920-01-204-4470, for both vehicles is no longer stocked. You now have to order the individual parts separately.

But the parts are not the same from one vehicle to another, so here's what to order for all Bradleys except the M2A M2A Message to Anywhere (mobile messaging framework) 3/ M3A3.</p> <pre>

Item NSN Generator (300-amp) 6115-01-458-0096 Regulator regulator,
n the mechanical part of a gas delivery system that controls gas pressure that allows a manageable flow of drug vapor to escape.


regulator

see reducing valve.


2920-01-438-4767 Pigtail A cable that has an appropriate connector on one end and loose wires on the other. It is designed to patch into an existing line or to terminate the ends of a long run. Contrast with patch cord.   5995-01-429-8209 </pre> <p>The newer M2A3/M3A3 Bradleys use a completely different 400-amp generator and also require an electronic control module.</p> <pre> Item

NSN Generator (400-amp) 6115-01-465-5822 Regulator

2920-01-438-4767 Pigtail 6150-01-468-3235 Electronic control

5998-01-462-0122 module </pre> <p>The MLRS cannot use the universal regulator listed for the Bradleys because it puts out too much voltage and can damage the vehicle. Also, the MLRS cannot use generator, NSN 2920-01-472-4493, even though it's listed in the parts manual.

Here's what the MLRS needs:
Item                  NSN

Generator
  (300-amp)    6115-01-458-0096
Regulator/     2920-01-226-4601
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