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USMC WW2 Preventive Maintenance Manual (1943) reprinted

Approximately 49 pages (8.5x11) of wonderful hand inked drawings and typewritten pages. Includes the rare USMC Lube Charts for the MB/GPW and the 2 1/2-ton trucks.
You will learn the Marine Corps way of maintenance....
What should the fluid levels be in the transmission?

and how about the differentials as well? (Notice the text, evidence of having been typewritten and reproduced exactly as the original.) Want to know how to double clutch? Well, the Marines show you how! The Marines cover the following topics:

  • Transfer Case
  • Transmission
  • Differential
  • Universal Joints
  • Clutch
  • Gear Shifting
  • Engine
  • Ignition System
  • Battey & Lights
  • Fuel System
  • Cooling System
  • Brakes
  • Tires
  • Lubrication

This manual was original put together by the Motor Transport School, Marine Corps Supply Schools, Supply School Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The manual is designed to be useful for most WW2 wheeled vehicles. It's a great little manual. The drawings may not be as sophisticated as those published in WW2 Army Motors but they get the job done.

It's a great volume to add to your collection, USMC Preventive Maintenance. You will learn a lot of useful information even if you are NOT into Marine Corp wheeled vehicles.

If you would like a copy of the USMC WW2 Preventive Maintenance Manual (1943)reprinted, please go to Cafepress: www.cafepress.com/42fordgpw . The price is $22.00 plus shipping. The vendor will accept major credit cards. There's a toll free number too, call (877)809-1659 and ask for product number: 11367316. They ship worldwide! Check it out!

Bob N

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