MIL-T-46797 Truck, With High Lift Dump Mechanism: Dump, Cargo And Stake Body Types, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 24,000 Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive, commercial trucks with a high lift dump mechanism. The truck has a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 24,000 pounds for normal operating conditions. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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MIL-T-46797B(AT)

* 3.1.1.2 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with MIL-STD-1223 shall be furnished.

* 3.1.1.3 Wood treatment. Wood surfaces shall be treated in accordance with

MIL-STD-1223.

* 3.1.1.4 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in the rear axle and manual transmission for the purpose of draining lubricants shall be of the permanent-magnet type.

3.1.1.5 Heavy duty cooling system. When specified (see 6.2), a heavy duty cooling system shall be furnished that shall maintain engine coolant at a temperature below the boiling point with vehicle loaded to rated GVW and operated at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level or in an ambient air temperature of not less than 125 degrees Fahrenheit ( F).

3.1.1.6 Coolant system and indicators. The coolant system shall include a de-aeration system, a surge tank or a coolant recovery reservoir of not less than 2 quart capacity. A high coolant temperature or low coolant level alarm buzzer and red indicator warning light shall be provided on the dash instrument panel.

3.1.1.7 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops or pins for towing the vehicle, shall be furnished on the front of the vehicle.

3.1.1.8 Wheel splash and stone throw protection. The vehicle shall have rigid splash shields ahead of the rear wheels and rubber mud flaps to the rear of the rear wheels. Splash shield and mud flap installations shall conform to the rear wheel splash and stone throw protection provisions of SAE J682.

3.1.1.9 Trailer towing package. When specified (see 6.2), a trailer towing package shall be furnished. The trailer towing package shall consist of a pintle, safety chain attachment devices, a lighting receptacle, a trailer brake control system, and associated reinforcements and wiring, and shall be installed on the rear of the vehicle. The pintle shall be of the rotating type conforming to MS51118 and shall be installed on the chassis frame with reinforcements to transfer pintle loads directly to the chassis rails. The rearmost portion of the pintle shall be forward, but not more than 4 inches forward, of the rearmost part of the vehicle. Two trailer