Neophyte LMTV Owner

[Bobcat701]

Won my first military vehicle last Wednesday on Gov Planet. I am going to pick up my LMTV next Monday in Salam, AL and drive it back up to NC. Last time I drove and LMTV was 10 years ago in Afghanistan. All the LMTV posts on Steel Soldiers has been very helpful, so thank you all.

 

[Lmtv772]

Do some real good PMCS when you get her. Don't be surprised if she doesn't want to go anywhere.
Good luck and welcome aboard!

 

[M813rc]

Add a write up of the recovery and some photos when you get it.

We'll wish a brief "all went well, no excitement" report for you!

Cheers

 

[f8617]

Congratulations BC701!
fwiw -- just in cast you don't have a backup plan...I sent you a private message, with the phone # for a towing company located in NE ALabama.
Some helpful towing related info -- LMTV weighs 9tons, 9.5ft tall, 21ft long

 

[f8617]

Congratulations BC701!
fwiw -- just in case you don't have a backup plan...I sent you a private message, with the phone # for a towing company located in NE ALabama.
Some helpful towing related info -- LMTV weighs 9tons, 9.5ft tall, 21ft long

 

[DanM7890]

Welcome to the club. What made you decide to get one out of AL? If you need some parts let me know.

 

[Bobcat701]

Do some real good PMCS when you get her. Don't be surprised if she doesn't want to go anywhere.
Good luck and welcome aboard!

According to the data sheet by GOV Planet everything on the truck is working. Roger, on the PMCS prior to departure. I am going to bring with me: oil, Trans fluid, and a tool box. Just curious what’s the best Engine Oil to run a 3116 Turbo Diesel Engine?

 

[Bobcat701]

Roger,

Thanks for the POC.

 

[Bobcat701]

1. Wanted a NG, truck. 2. It was also in great shape. 3. The p/u location was only 6 hours from Bragg. Finally, never bid on the Gov Planet web site when you have been watching March Madness and drinking.

 

[Bobcat701]

I will defiantly do that.

 

[Bobcat701]

According to the order sheet all items are in working order. However, I will defiantly take your advice and conduct a PMCS prior to departure. Quick question, what is the best motor oil to put in the engine. The manual has military nomenclature on the oil. Thanks' in advance BC701

 

[coachgeo]

According to the order sheet all items are in working order. However, I will defiantly take your advice and conduct a PMCS prior to departure. ...

Fiigured previous thread mentioning to you to do this was speaking of check her over good in some Military lingo. but, not being Military had to look this up. Reporting here in case someone is as Dumb as I on military nomenclature..... Army-PMCS=

. US Army-PMCS= Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services,
. US Air Force-PMI= Preventative Maintenance Inspections.

Navy? Marines? Coast Guard?

 

[Lmtv772]

i will defiantly take your advice and conduct a pmcs prior to departure.

hooah!

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Quick question, what is the best motor oil to put in the engine. The manual has military nomenclature on the oil. Thanks' in advance BC701

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When are you going to recover? PM me I'll send you my # in case you run into issues while you're there.

 

[Bobcat701]

I am departing Monday. Thanks for the back up Lmtv772.

 

[M813rc]

. US Army-PMCS= Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services,
. US Air Force-PMI= Preventative Maintenance Inspections.

Navy? Marines? Coast Guard?

According to my formerly Marine Motor T son (now schooling to be a mortar FO), the term they use is just PM. Same back in my day.

Cheers

 

[kenet3621]

Great to know another LMTV is going to be on the road!
I have learned a lot from the Steel Soldiers.

 

[Doug Roberts]

hope your recovery went well. Seeing this post slow to a halt. I'm Chatham co NC , let us know how it's going

 

[jcee]

Welcome Bobcat! Good luck with the pickup.

JC