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All that SOUM means is that the unit checked/repaired the washers in the hubs. Those markings don't mean ANYTHING for any other component replacement. Google SOUM 08-017
Converto was a company name. They also made what are commonly called "Converto trailers" that were little dump trailers for the Jeep..
More info here. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_converto_trailer.php
They also made the MBT trailers.
yes and no. The J-2 which was the military version (4 screws on the top plate), and the civy version (3 screws on the top plate). I have the J-2 military version on my '45 MB.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?26826-Braden-J2-winch-install
TONS AND TONS of info here...
Downsizing the military, more emphasis on being "light", and the fact that many TOC's are now in the back of vehicles/powered by vehicles and not huge "tent cities".
The switch is shot. Buy a 3 lever and never have another problem with it. The push button switches SUCK. many threads on here about them, all with the same conclusion.