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Work log.

General Service

•                     disassemble and clean shells, service dud shells

•                     Re-link .308 ammo

•                     Test shells for resizing needs

•                     Re-size and reload all expended rounds

•                     Make space in shop for two tanks to undergo repairs

•                     Sort and inventory returned gear, re-stow until next mission

•                     Return tools packed for event to proper location

B-5

•                     Repair transmitter, verify operation of interphone system.  Repair broken microphone FIXED

•                     Repair damaged bolt on sprocket

•                     clean and service choke assy RT engine FIXED


B-4

•                     Repair high range, verify all leaks fixed on transfer case cooler lines FIXED

•                     Fix exhaust leak left engine (Blown manifold gasket) FIXED

•                     Fix Auxiliary generator

•                     Verify interphone operation.  Check all commo gear for proper operation

•                     Repair damaged hardware on suspension FIXED

•                     Check transmission fluid levels FIXED

B-2

•                     Fix turret hydraulics FIXED

•                     Repair service electric trigger assy for main gun/machine gun

•                     replace missing back door hardware FIXED

•                     Service fuel pump mounting hardware (threads seem stripped)

•                     build spare fuel pumps FIXED

•                     build spare distributors FIXED

•                     Repair/re-design deflector mounting assy

•                     Service/repair and verify the operation of broken microphone FIXED

•                     Adjust brake bands

•                     Clean out engine compartment, find missing washer and retainer for throttle adjustment on the left engine, also the missing nut for the fan assy on the RT engine. FIXED

•                     Package a spare hardware assortment for bustle box FIXED

•                     Make 9/16” pin for co-ax front mount

•                     Check/service leaking final drive Left side

GMC

•                     Service transfer case FIXED

•                     Verify proper brake and wheel operation FIXED

•                     Repair exhaust hanger at muffler FIXED

•                     Fix damaged side and repaint FIXED

•                     Fix cracked roof and repaint FIXED

M726 Maintenance truck

•                     remove excess storage FIXED

•                     Paint and refresh cosmetically (Must be done for ToM) FIXED

•                     Fix exhaust pipe

M818 (Paul)

•                     Sevice brake system

•                     check oil levels for all driveline (Diffs, Trans, Transfer case, etc) FIXED

•                     Verify tire pressure on all tires including spares (and trailer tires) FIXED

•                     Change engine oil

M818 (Mike)

•                     Fix exhaust leaks (manifold and tube) FIXED

•                     Replace/repair emergency brake assembly

•                     Replace/repair radiator shock mount

•                     Verify tire pressure on all tires including spares (and trailer tires)

•                     Replace rotten wood on trailer

•                     Verify proper operation of RT taillight

•                     Change engine oil FIXED

•                     check oil levels for all driveline (Diffs, Trans, Transfer case, etc)

•                     Fix speedometer

•                     Fix fuel gauge switch

•                     Adjust clutch pedal for proper travel

•                     Service axle vents

•                     Revise/repair battery box cover

WC21

•                     Replace axle seals

•                     Grease all joints and check fluids FIXED

•                     fix top bows and top assy FIXED

5 Ton Cargo truck

•                     Fix oil seal on axle

•                     Verify oil pressure with mechanical guage

•                     Service axle vents

Additional Notes

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•                     Shop and yard are getting pretty messy again, we need to maintain the area since so much work went into cleaning it up.