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Does the ctis work? What are you at for tire pressure now? Normal highway pressure for the lmtv is around 65-70psi.
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Just FYI, I was thinking about alignment too... I aligned the front previously, but it likely needs checked again since we tightened the loose castle nuts on the tie rod ends at my place.I am going to get on the road this morning, find a valve core remover and a tape measure. Thanks for your help Suprman, and thanks for the advice yesterday.
oh, and Happy Thanksgiving all!
It does, highway pressure is measuring at 55lbs.Does the ctis work? What are you at for tire pressure now? Normal highway pressure for the lmtv is around 65-70psi.
not a bad idea!!!Just FYI, I was thinking about alignment too... I aligned the front previously, but it likely needs checked again since we tightened the loose castle nuts on the tie rod ends at my place.
Pallets of landscape pavers are cheap weight... Keep the Home Depot receipt and take them back for a credit when you get home. Two pallets would be in the 4,000 lb range.
I thought all of the axles called for synthetic 80w-90. This is what I was told when doing the high speed gears.i did just do the intermediate axle, and I did not hear from anyone what theirs runs at yet. I am pleased to see a temp drop anyway!
What are you using to draw your Temps?Thanks guys!
stop 2: 64 miles
hubs 76 to 98
Axle housings 131 / 195 / 124
ujoints 75 average, front of rear axle 115
trans pan 164
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Laser temp gunWhat are you using to draw your Temps?
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thanks man!Youre doing fine man. Just stay calm and let the truck do its thing if its trying to tell you something is wrong or it doesnt like something listen pull over and diagnose and post on here for answers if need be. There are plenty of very good FMTV guys on here to get you and your rig home.
I second this. The wife would like a Halflinger.Just meant some weight. Not a paid load. Pick up something nice for the wife.![]()
That’s what I’ve seen somewhere too. Alignment should be zero toe.You can use string to measure the distance between the front of the front tires and the rear of the front tires with them set straight. It should be equal. If you don't track straight on the highway that's another indication you are slightly off in the front.
My wife would think I was speaking in aboriginal dialects if is said “Haflinger” or “STi drivetrain”. Awesome ideas MrsRecce01!I second this. The wife would like a Halflinger.
Or STi drivetrain for her rally car. Just sayin'...
lots of spares for transmission. Have you had those parts fail a lot?I'd bring a loaded grease gun
set of fuel lines
spare trans selector pad
a couple each of the different relays
tool set
38mm socket 20 ton bottle jack long breaker bar 7/8 wrench (for tires changes)
spare light control
spare trans computer
You might also try greasing all of the suspension if you haven't gotten around to it. All the shackle to leaf are fine on mine but the shackle to frame is frozen and I can't get any grease in there. There is another thread and special tool to get those un rusted.Thanks for the advice, pretty sure I came to the same conclusion last night... RE balancing.
I am am going to try the air down trick this morning, but that makes me nervous with aged tires, that was a serious nono for us to do with old rally tires.
The only actual problems were the u joints out of phase on the rear-most driveline (detrimental?), the tires out of round? And maybe the center axle temp, but not knowing much (if anything) about these trucks, I am relying on the experts who suggested airing on the side of caution. I am doing the best I can man, this is a learning experience for me, as I plan to do a lot of miles in the future. Have I mentioned the seats really suck?
Thank you!
Reading the TM the highway pressure is listed as 55 psi. I'm sure you're right but the TM confuses me.Does the ctis work? What are you at for tire pressure now? Normal highway pressure for the lmtv is around 65-70psi.
It takes 45mins to 1 hour to change a flat. Thats normal time even when i have blowouts. Thats pretty good.Ok simp5782, testing your theory, just changed my first tire. I am out of shape, 1 hour, all hand tools....
i also set the toe to 0, and set rear tire pressures to 38 on the rears on an earlier stop. Kinda want to drive now.