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Recent content by InvictusDecretum

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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    Think I've got the general design of the tray down. Blue Sea Systems 5510E e-Series Dual Circuit Battery Switch (for a complete battery disconnect) on the right side and ML-RBS (for winch disconnect) on the left side. And I cut some unistrut for battery lateral restraint. For/aft will be...
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    Dude, thank you. So much. I was tracking some of this, but not all of it. (the ifskit, bypass oil filtration, and a general desire for more gauges but not specifics). The list is pretty long, and I couldn't find a good way to post it all (plus it's going to change so I just took a...
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    No problem. I have gleaned a lot from these forums, Coloradofans, and wranglerfans among others so I want to give back. And thanks ! I'm actually selling mine. I loved building it, and it's pretty ideal for what I use[d] it for, but need the garage space and funds unfortunately. Wife didn't...
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    Thanks Keith, I will for sure. We were actually looking at your transmission swap pictures while doing it ! Glad to hear your rig is working out so well. I was stoked to see you start a youtube channel. If you find yourself in NC, I'd love to see yours in person.
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    On Wednesday I purchased a second fuel tank, purest air dryer, and that vanner from a community member about 1.5hrs from me. Great dude, not sure what his username is on here but assume he is. Alright, I think I'm caught up. haha. To be continued !
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    I've slowly been making my way from the alternator to the battery box. At this point I have: Made a new 24v alternator cable (2/0AWG to future proof for a bigger, 28SI commercial alternator) Removed the old battery tray Roughed out a piece of 1/8" 5052 aluminum to be new tray bottom...
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    Aside from getting rid of the four old XML tires in the bed, the first thing I wanted to do was at least look at, if not remove/bypass, the PPD. I'm not sure why the PPD or ABS modules are outside in the elements, but the truck was old enough to drink and I have read enough on here about PPD or...
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    This was the first time I laid eyes on her. Fairly rust free, dry cab, really no dents in the body, and had the serpentine belt "mod". I purchased some NOS Goodyear MV/Ts to put on it since the XMLs were from 2006: And then went about replacing every single fluid in the truck as well as...
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    M1078A1 "Pandora" Build | 2024-??? | ***Picture Heavy***

    Greetings SS community ! I wanted to start a build thread before I got too far behind the power curve. I'll be posting updates here and on my website (Aviator4x4.com). Last December, my wife and I ("we") purchased a 2002 M1078A1 we call "Pandora" (for a multitude of reasons haha). Like...
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    Does the PPD do more than reverse polarity protect ? Modern replacement for PPD ?

    Thanks, appreciate that correction. Quite familiar with ohms and kirchoffs laws and shouldnt have made such a rookie error ! I mostly deal with micro controllers and stepper motors kind of stuff. Haha you're telling me... I feel like a fire would be more costly though. Not sure that's ever...
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    Does the PPD do more than reverse polarity protect ? Modern replacement for PPD ?

    Interesting, thanks for confirming what I thought its purpose was. I guess my question is, why not use a replaceable fuse ? Not a "critical" system and can confine the failure to a fairly open area (near the PPD) ? Ahh, thanks. I'm an aspiring schematic reader and not quite there yet. This...
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    Does the PPD do more than reverse polarity protect ? Modern replacement for PPD ?

    WTF is this ? Is this normal ? I tried searching the forums and using google with "site:" prefix and not sure what to make of this... It was attached to the top lug of the PPD (fed directly from batts or alt). Is this normal ? I know what this cable is for (INLET AIR HEATER), but not...
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    Does the PPD do more than reverse polarity protect ? Modern replacement for PPD ?

    Found all of your 28SI alternator posts here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/alternate-alternator-selection.217277/post-2557020 Pretty much the exact setup I was searching for. I will be knocking that off completely if/when my 100A Neehoff dies. Hoping to extend its life a bit by...
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    Does the PPD do more than reverse polarity protect ? Modern replacement for PPD ?

    And you also did an update to it ! And have returned your cooling system to something more commercial with your 3116. I'm a huge fan and have learned a lot from your posts, so thank you. The diodes may be in the cab, or the battery box. Depends on what seems like the cleanest install...
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    Does the PPD do more than reverse polarity protect ? Modern replacement for PPD ?

    I wonder if it is still that way on the early A1 trucks... I know the answer to this is to investigate and find out, but haven't put the time into that yet. Went ahead and ordered 3 of those diodes (so I can torch one). I think this is more or less how I want to do it. I'll cross the...
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