Original sentence: The 318 gasoline engine proved to be a fatal flaw as the military moved increasingly to diesel engines during this time period.The M800s had several failings: a gasoline powerplant, 12-volt electrical systems (a 24 volt kit was available), and no power steering.The lack of power steering was a hindrance in off-road, close quarters, and snow-plowing duties (although most civilian and Air Force models had power steering).The term "CUCV" did not appear until the 1980's when GM was contracted to replace the M880/90's.military to use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles with minor modifications in non-combat roles.. They were intended to replace the M37, M715 and their related variants
Edited sentence: Also, the lack of power steering was a hindrance during off-road, close-quarters, and/or snow-plowing duties (although most civilian and Air Force models had power steering).Although very popular amongst soldiers as far as creature comforts and speed goes, the M800s had drawbacks; they had a carburated gasoline powerplant that did not like low-grade fuel, a 12-volt electrical system incompatible with true military tactical vehicles (a 24-volt add-on kit was eventually made available), and had no power steering.As far as production contracts go, the 318 gasoline engine proved to be a fatal powerplant choice as the military transitioned to an all-diesel roster long before the 800's reached the end of their service life.The term "CUCV" did not appear until the 1980's when GM introduced a militarized diesel 4x4 model to replace the M880/90's.They were intended to replace the M37, M715 and their related variants.military to use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles having minor modifications for tactical field roles