HELP wiring diagrams in TMs gone

[firefox]

Correction*** I am going crazy, but thanks to barrman I am ok
now, problem fixed!


I figure I must be really going crazy. I have all of the TM's on my computer
and I know that on the last computer I had which had the same TM's that
there was wiring diagrams. The typical figure numbers were like E-1, E-2, etc.
Now when I look, it is as though they were never there. I downloade copies
from SS just now and I get the same thing.

Did Adobe reader make some changes in their latest update that doesn't recognize
the figure numbers because they start with a letter?

Hopefully someone has figured out the fix for this.

Thanks for any help.
Bruce

 

[Barrman]

I just followed the resource tab at the top of the page to the CUCV TM section and then the -20 manual. Appendix F is still there and readable for me.

 

[firefox]

Thanks Barrman!
Well I get the dummy award. For some reason I was convinced they were in the -P manuals
along with all the other detailed drawings, and didn't look elsewhere.

Now I can stop panicking and get back to work.
Bruce

 

[Keith_J]

Don't fret, TM structure is all descriptive. The first number is branch, for automotive that would be 9. Then the second sequence is Federal Supply Class number, 4 digits. Then is the item number, 3 digits. Finally, there is the level, -10 is operator, -20 is unit maintenance, -30 is direct support, -40 is depot. Finally, the item you missed is the suffix P for Parts. Usually parts manuals start with -20 because operator items are considered consumables like fuel/oil or are on a hand receipt like jacks and operator vehicle maintenance items.

Some times, manuals are bridged so there can be a -13 which is operator to direct support, other times the suffix is inclusive where the parts listing is so small the operator manual includes it. So for something like a compass, you would have a -13 & P, the clue is the ampersand (&).

Now, parts manuals can get crazy because they can cover multiple models, like M1009/1010/1028/1031. For these, each model has a code and the parts listing includes a UOC which is useable on code nnn. Still more confusing would be the bumper assembly for a M1031 which is not in the -289-23P. These were chassis trucks, delivered without bumpers and that is listed in the TM for the Shop Equipment Contact Maintenance, 9-4940-562-23P .

I'm a man and I can change, if I have to..I guess Remember, I'm pulling for you. We are all in this together

 

[firefox]

Thanks Keith, That was a great description of the break down of the manual
organization and it's very helpful.
Bruce

 

[MakersTeleMark]

Should add the TM description to the Wiki.