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MIL-T-62110G
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3.4.2.1 Starting system (diesel engines). For diesel engine driven vehicles, a 12- or
24-volt direct current (dc) starting system, with a 12-volt dc lighting system, and not less than a
100-ampere alternator, shall be furnished. Engine starting equipment shall include an ether
starting system, glow plug or electric grid heater. If an ether system is furnished in lieu of a
glow plug or electric grid heater, it shall be of the measured shot type. The measured shot type
ether system shall be key operated or manually operated from the driver's compartment and shall
be inoperative with the engine warm. Complete provisions for a replaceable ether reservoir of
not less than 12 fluid ounces shall be furnished. A reservoir need not be furnished.
3.4.2.2 Ignition system (gasoline engines). For gasoline engine driven vehicles, a
12-volt dc ignition system shall be furnished. An alternator of not less than 60-ampere rated
capacity and which provides not less than 16 amperes of dc output at normal engine idle speed
shall be furnished.
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3.4.2.3 Lighting. All vehicle lights, reflectors, and wiring shall conform to Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.12, 393.19, 393.20 and 393.22 through 393.26(d). Lights
and reflectors shall not be mounted on vertical surface of rub rails (unless recessed and fully
protected) or on vehicle bumpers.
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3.4.2.4 Turn signals. Turn signal lamps shall conform to SAE J588. Operating units
shall conform to SAE J589 and shall be mounted on the steering column. Turn signals shall be
installed in accordance with SAE J588. Turn signal operating units shall have a visible and
audible type flash indicator.
3.4.2.5 Batteries. Each battery shall be of 12-volt potential. The total reserve capacity
rating and the total cold cranking rating at 0F, both measured in accordance with SAE J537,
shall be not less than specified in table IV. The batteries shall be of the maintenance-free type,
having the maintenance-free characteristics listed in W-B-131.
TABLE IV. Batteries.
Reserve capacity
Cold cranking
Engine type
(minutes)
(amperes)
Diesel (under 220 gross
320
1,200
horsepower)
Diesel (220 gross
1,740
horsepower or over)
480
100
450
Gasoline
3.4.2.6 Radio interference suppression. The vehicle shall be suppressed to limit
electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551. Any body equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation shall be suppressed to the same level as the vehicle chassis.
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