WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY - Servicing the M110 Self-Propelled Howitzer 

I drove & gunned an M110A2 from 1983-86 in Nurnberg for the US Army. good times!

I reckon an episode where Curt services his own car, under supervision, would be a worthy watch. 😁

Former artillery mechanic. This brings back some memories. I can even remember the smells that go along with the sounds.

Thanks for making my day so much better. I am on my second round of chemo and it's hammering me.

Write the date & hours/mileage with a Sharpie on the oil filter canisters & do the same in its log book then you'll know when its due & done..

Served with an 8-inch unit, B Btry, 3/16 FA, 8th Inf Div, in Baumholder, FRG from '75-'77. I was FDC, not on the guns. We used an M577 Command Post Carrier. I spent a lot of time with the advanced party scouting the next firing position while riding around in the back of a Gamma Goat, a sucky little vehicle...... Our most important mission was to provide tactical nuclear fire support if the Soviets came across the border. The nuclear simulator rounds were LOUD! The concussion was almost painful.

Tiny Teddy….what happens when Saladin meets General Gavin in SE Asia. The GM in the 110 has a leak in the seal between fuel pump and block. Age related, pretty common, Perkins were the worst at that, International Navistar diesels will drive you nuts with this type of fault. Daily morning pre start routine is so important in detecting the ‘Sump is filling up sort of stuff.’ BTW, that 110 engine is now a prime candidate for an unchecked, uncontrollable runaway, leading to internal detonation, granadeing that donk.

Nice to see an old girl getting taken care of. When I was in the army, I was signed for, and operated an M578 VTR. Best time of my life.

Nice service, but what are the guys going to do about all that excessive fuel dilution, you surely can’t leave it like that. ? ( sorry retired castrol oil rep 😁 )

I drove and worked as a crew on M110 as time they change it to M110A2 in USMC 1977to 1981 had a lots of fun working on it

That pickup might be the biggest tracked pickup truck because a Monster pick up truck might be bigger well most certainly taller and faster too

This Episode Reminded me of the Movie "The Castle", with all the Vehicle moving, as Darryl said, "Oh Steve could you move the Camira I need to get the Torana out so I can get to the Commodore. Steve -" I’ll have to get the keys to the Cortina if I’m gonna move that Camira." Darryl - "Yeah watch the boat mate."

I'm with you Kurt, this is all new for me too and I feel the same awe watching the skill and expertise of the guys in the workshop. You documenting all this stuff for people all around the world is just as important though.

Tank Tetris.

I was in an M110A2 unit for a big chuck of my Army career. Nothing in the inventory compares to it.

teddy looks like that tank we all tried to draw in school, i love him.

I love how there is oil and mud on the floor of the museum,for the non belivers,there's proof that this fantastic live museum proves all the great machines still function, greatest job on earth,thanx boyz😊

Sounds like a diesel return line, thanks for the video.

I was an Artillery Mechanic in the US Army, for almost 10 years. I remember when we phased out the M110 Artillery. BOOM! Big 8' gun.

Myyyy....that's a BIG one! 😅

Again this time it was a beautiful video and story.

"Expert Kurt is on fire today!"🤣

Great interesting watch again ........ did the boys sort out where the fuel dilution of the oil was coming from, and fux it?

Greyhound Lines (USA) commonly ran filtered, used engine oil through their Detroits. Also ran a fuel odorant, "baby powder" scent. Always easy to tell that a dog was ahead.

I'm a mechanic and love seeing this stuff !!

If I ever visit Australia I will be sure to swing by the Museum and check out all these beautiful babies.

Honestly a livestream of tank servicing would be fantastic information to absorb

Love the big pick up

That’s one big ass gun !

Good to have you back Kurt, that's one beast of a gun on that 110

I worked on these in the Marine Corps. Fun times

I live in a small town in NW Oklahoma. We have a M110A2 at a small park. It made my day to explain it to my fiancee's kids

Glad you are feeling better. Thank you for another great workshop. Moving the vehicles into place is as fascinating as the work. That Russian track is a monster.

I have seen those fsv in action the ones with the Saladin turret

Had the same thing happen to a generator on the Coast Guard ship I was stationed on. It was a 16 cylinder with twin blowers. Air start. I loved starting that monster.

Glad you're feeling better Kurt! @1:24 The way the Detroit Diesel exhausts and cooling fans are arranged, I've always thought that the sound it makes when its shutting down, it's saying, " I"m junk, junk, junk, junk. Junk." lol.

Wish I could come work there with you guys

Working there looks like the most fun on earth

I agree- sure it's just an oil filter, but it's an oil filter in a MONSTER self-propelled artillery piece LOL Anything on the macines you have there at Aus Armour is interesting to watch ;)

Good to see back again.

How thick & reinforced are the floors there ?????????

And I MISSED my fix! But, I'm glad you're back in good shape!

Ahh that fine sound of metal tracks on concrete! 😉 Ahh nitrite gloves! Good show lads!

I had visit to museum last week (from Perth, WA). Great to finally meet Kurt, Jason, Rob and Ryan. Great museum - great bunch of guys. Thanks to all.

Thanks, guys and dolls ❤

Gald to see you back Curt...

Now this is reality TV I can like.

Sorry to hear that you were ill mate and glad to see ya back. Anyway a great little into into Vehicle maintenance and thanks for posting.

I wonder if you guys are ever going to restore the flak gun out in the yard.

Thanks for the video and the update. Good video to go with my morning coffee!

Noting sounds sweeter than a Jimmy engine They both Purr and can scream at wide open throttle ,I really enjoyed watching the segment it's a very necessary operation with any piece of equipment ,Thank you for sharing

I’d hate to be the guy that had to clean all those track markings off the floor. 😁

Amazing, I had no idea Australia had a tank museum! You’ve got so much cool stuff. Never had a huge reason to visit Cairns before but now I can’t wait. Love from Tasmania.

Drove an M113A1 when first joined the Army this is a joy to watch hehe thanks

"Tank Jenga" - now there's a video I would watch. But I could still watch this stuff all day, every day if I could. It looks like the best job ever. Did I miss it though? how was the fuel getting into the oil?

Just keeping up with regular service must be a full time job!

Looking forward to some restoration work after all these maintenance videos.

I want that guy's job. Driving tanks everyday. Kurt I'm glad you're feeling better, these guys can't do their job without your superb technical advice. 14:10 "...spacer washer springy thing..." 15:28 ...oil alarm

I adore the look of this little thing, its neat!

Thanks boys, love your work. 👍🏻🇦🇺

Ah man you get to play with all the cool toys

Fun times...13B here....do you really think the army track mechanics did all the work ? NOOO...the section crew did all the work! My 3 yrs on the M110 I never saw problems with the fuel lines leaking into the oil

That’s One Big Gun❤

Great video. Thanks!

You lads get to play with the best toys.

Every Wednesday it is a good part of the Day, drinking a Cup of Tea and looking to the Guys on the other Side of Mother Earth . Everyone of you does an awesome Job......but it is at least a dream for a Mechanik to do so ! From the Harz Mountains in Germany, Rudi !

thx 4 this movie, great job Guy,s

A piece of tape with the change dates save many questions when it comes to servicing.

Love the howitzer 👍

Great work all round 🎉

Looks like you guys could do with a new Display Hall, à la Bovington.

Love your work 👍

Get well soon Kurt. Great video, narration and vehicle review.

Absolutely terrific….John

Had a friend working with CAT engines, he replaced the filter housing drain fittings with one that had a barbed end, so he could just push on a drain hose to a floor pan.

Seriously, no news of the fuel leak?

Thanks Rob and Ryan, for another excellent workshop Wednesday. No matter the subject matter its always really interesting Cheers

Hey Kurt ya should get the rights to bumper "American Woman" for the 110 :)

The M113 and F432 vehicles were (still are) reliable workhorses. I'm surprised that so few of them have been converted to other roles on civi street. I'm thinking all weather forestry and open cast mining applications in particular. But also search/rescue tasks, rough terrain logistics etc. If anyone has pictures of them being used by civilians, please let me know.

Reminds me of something from Thunderbirds that track layout. Great post, thanks.

I can't wait to meet her.

Glad your back and feeling better 🎉

Love the glimpses of the mock up AC4 in the background. A very solid looking tank.

I die not remember the M113 being so Cloud inside. Had some Time in it during my Time in the german armes forces in the beginning of the eighties.

I'm simply astounded that Ryco makes oil filters for this thing

I love anything with tracks, anything military and I really enjoy your show. You guys obviously enjoy your work. Very nice, thanks

Fuel in oil = Injector o-rings and coppers.

I wonder what kind of concrete they have in the museum floor... it doesn't seem too worse for wear given that it sees a plethora of metal tracks every year. Whomever laid that floor, they seriously nailed the formula.

Kurt you and the boys do a great job! As we may change oil, not many get to do it with tanks. Kudos to you for making it so interesting. As you left the workshop it reminded me of thunderbird’s pod 2!

That gun. 👀

It looks like your shop could use a really, really, big Roomba.

Take it out for a drive!

Great video guys🇦🇺🇺🇸

I do hope you use all that old oil again as in diesel, i used to run an old 70's ford transit, purely on old engine oil, properly filtered, and skimmed, the oil is great in the tank, except in the winter in the uk, so just added about 20% disel to thin it down

When do they doo this kind of work? There don't seem to be any patrons, and the sun seems to be out?

i was a driver and No4 on a M107 ( same body/longer and better gun) 84-92 ,32 Hvy Regt RA then onto boring mlrs.. Wonderful bit of kit

Good to see you up and around Kurt! , hope you continue to get better! Always good to see a maintenance video on these old warrior's, they maybe long in the tooth but they are running strong!!

awesome, though im waiting for a video on the 88 in the yard

Great video! We missed you last week but glad you took the time off to get better!

That's my favourite tank