PS Magazine Issue 91 1960 Series [91 ed.]

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Issue No. 91

1960 Series

Published by the Department of the Anny for tho

Informatian of organizational maintenance and sup. ply personnel. Distribution is made through normal

publication channels. Within limits of availability. older issues may be obtained direct from PS Maga-

zine, Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen! New Jersey.

IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES Canvas Maintenance: From Shelter Halves Up. ... M48A2 Tanks, Be YQur Own Inspector.: •• r .. ••• ' ScOrpion: Don't O~erfifl T~e Gas rank ... ,., . _." .. Scorpion 90MM Gun Recoll Mechanism: No Water, ..

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TM 3-500: Handy Chemica! Manual To Have Around •.. 895 & 1790 Engines: This Spark Plug Redoces Fouling Commercial Truck Distributor Pojnts~ Burn Out . . .... M62 & M246 Wreckers: Fix For Freezing Pivot Posts.

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OEM, MAPI, OCE: What They Mean .. , ........... M48C Tanks: What They Are & What They're For, .. OA Form 55· 169: How II Compares With DA Form 9·75. M5 Nike-Ajax Boosters: Watch Out For leaks... .. . AN{MPQ Mortar locator: Be YOur Own Inspector. Allimeters: Check For Proper Operation, . . .. . . koqoois: layOff The AN 3z0.4 NuL-.. ., ....... ,. Aircraft instrumef'lt light lenses: Check For Seating,. Ail'traft Engines; Special Care Needed In Dusty Areas. Sioux Bubble Tops: Don't Paint 'Em .•.... ,.. . Pubs; ASelected Us! Of New Publications. . . . . ' ENG Preliminary Maintenance S\ipport Manuals ...... T[l..18 Angledozer: Chain Upper Sirut Assembly Pins,. '45·KW Generator: Check for Loose Searing-Bracket. OES: When To Use & How To Check It.. ..........

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DEPARTMENTS Connie Rodd ........... , .• " ....... " ........ 25 Dope: UER's Can Make The'Oifference... ,. 29

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PS wants your ideas and contributions, and is glad ;to ansWer your questions. Names and addresses are kept In confidence. Just write to: $~ .J/.Jj-M.d,

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Issue No. 91

1960 Series

Published by the Departrll1mt 0' the Army 'or tho

information of organizational mafntenance and supPlY personnel. Distribution is made through normal publication channels. Within limits of availability, order issues may be obtained direct from PS Maga' zine, Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jersey.

IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES Canvas Maintenance: From Shelter t/alves Up ... ,.. M48A21an~s: Be Your Own Inspector...... Scorpion: Don't Overfill Tile Gas Tame.;: ..' ... ' '... , Scorpion 90MM Gun Recoil Mechanism: No Waler. .. TM 3.$0(}. Handy Chemical Manual Joliave Around, .. 895& 1790 Engines, This Spark Plug Reduces Fouling Commercial Truck Distributor Points: Burn Oul ..... M62 & M246 Wreckers: Fix For Freezing Pivol Posts. O£M, MAPI, OCE: What They Mean.".,... .... . M48C Tanks: What They Are & What They're For.. . OA Form 55·169; How It Compares With 0/\ Form 9·75, M5 Nike-Ajax Boosters: Watch Out FOf leaks, ..... ArfJMPQ Mortar lo