Publications by PS, the Preventive Maintenance MonthlyResent articles by the "PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly" from The Free Libraryhttp://www.thefreelibrary.comen-usFarlex, Inc.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:52:15 GMT360Free Online Libraryhttp://www.thefreelibrary.comhttp://www.thefreelibrary.com/_/static/TFLbyFarlex.gif17565Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Discontinued use of TM 9-247.http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Discontinued+use+of+TM+9-247.-a0213957975TM 9-247, Materials Used for Cleaning, Preserving, Abrading and Cementing Ordnance Materiel and Related Materials, dated 1960, is listed in numerous vehicle TMs, NWMRs and DMWRs. This technical manual lists ozone-depleting substances and toxic cleaning materials that are prohibited for Army use. Effective immediately, TM 9-247 is suspended until the TM is updated, superseded by another...]]>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Small arms tool kit upgraded.http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Small+arms+tool+kit+upgraded.-a0213957974The small arms repairman tool kit (SARTK) has been upgraded to include not only the tools needed for small arms repair, but also those needed for mortars and artillery. The new tool kit comes in a tool chest with wheels, a handle for easy transport, adjustable shelving, and a lifetime "no questions asked" warranty on the tool chest and a majority of the tools.

]]>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 M1117 ASV alternator info.http://www.thefreelibrary.com/M1117+ASV+alternator+info.-a0213957973Keep this info handy for armored security vehicles with 200-amp alternators. Make a note until these NSNs are added to Figure 6 of TM 9-2320-307-24P.

By the way, the 200-amp alternator conversion kit is used only with alternator, NSN 2920-01-543-1235, that comes with the N3232 regulator and N4014 pulley.

]]>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 M113A2/M1068 heater kit elbow.http://www.thefreelibrary.com/M113A2%2fM1068+heater+kit+elbow.-a0213957972
Use NSN 4730-01-569-5843 (PN SAE J514 10-8 070203CZ, CAGE 81343) to order a new pipe-to-tube elbow for the heater kit on your M1068 and M113A2 carriers. NSN 4730-01-494-0280, which is shown as Item 42 in Fig 325 of TM 9-2350-261-24P (Aug 05), is no longer available.]]>