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    Ive got several Cat C12 Factory Service Manuals (pdfs) to Share

    The biggest one (I think) is 14.8 mb according to windows explorer I'll try sending them through the link provided. Mainly just wanted to know where to put them (or try to anyways). If needed, i might do dropbox, will have to think about that. Steelsoldiers has been very good to me, I'd like...
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    Ive got several Cat C12 Factory Service Manuals (pdfs) to Share

    Hi everybody Ive got several Cat C12 factory service manuals in .pdf format id like to share. Ive recently done a lot of work on my C12 (in 03 AMK25), and this stuff was invaluable for that. I did some maintenance (like running overhead, adjusting valves / injectors / jakes). I also did some...
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    What dash valve to buy for air brakes?

    Went ahead and splurged a bit, bought brand new haldex/midland valve from napa. Have in hand now, prob be tomorrow before i get it on. Had to drive a ways to get it, but happy to have. Wanna get my air brake leaks taken care of, and the dash valve had huge leak that overwhelmed everything...
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    What dash valve to buy for air brakes?

    Thats awesome, that gives me a ton of good info. I really like the repair kit too, I'll prob buy new valve + get repair kit too (I think very long term, i plan on having my MK25 as long as I live.... And am very short on local parts stores that stock anything.... gotta drive better part of 2...
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    What dash valve to buy for air brakes?

    Can someone tell me what valve to buy to replace my dash brake valve? (Controls parking, trailer brakes). Mines got serious leak. I may try to clean it a bit, just to see what the effect is, but im not going to risk having that valve go bad again, i want new one When it comes to air brakes, i...
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    Headlight upgrade on the cheap

    This is veryinteresting. Going to look into these. Ill admit, im a big fan of HIDs...i really prefer those to LEDS. But, thats when u have housing made for hids... not just putting HID bulb in housing meant for halogen bulb. That just makes the visual equivalent of a flamethrower. Throws so...
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    Wiring Help

    Tried to send you PM, system isn't letting me. I suspect low post count is the issue... will try to resolve later
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    Wiring Help

    Id be happy to help with whatever i can, as long as i dont have to cut up my truck harness :) I've got an 03 MK25 to use as a reference. I'm sending you a PM so we can talk directly
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    Grease points video from USMC

    Btw, just watched this video (my way of saying its still active / available). I didn't find the WHERE to grease all that useful, BUT... in the first section of the video, it has a couple tables of info on lubes (both grease and fluids). That -might- be useful to someone. I think those tables...
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    What have you done to your MTVR today?

    I've got a 1970 XM816 and a 2003 AMK25.... the 7ton DWARVES the older 5Ton.... which is quite impressive, because the 816 seems like a big truck. I used to think the 14r20s on the 816 were big, but the 16r20s on the MTVR are just massive. I'm just glad to have a truck -built- to take the...
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    7 ton MTVR Parts Reference Spreadsheet

    Radiator cap, Murray 7016. Mine was leaking, went to Oreillys had them find something that matched (seems like 90% of rad caps use a small number of designs). So far been working well
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    ScanGauge SGDFFP J1939 & J1708 Vehicle Monitor

    This is an old post, but sounds like very cool little toy. I just ordered one today for my truck (2003 AMK25). Was 159 + tax from amazon
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    MK23 transfer case oil?

    I just changed the transfer case fluid on my MTVR yesterday, i went and used straight weight detergent SAE 40 oil in mine. I figured the military had lots of 15w40 oil around, lord knows they use it in almost everything else on the truck... if they specced something different for the TC...
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    MTVR finally delivered..

    They had armored doors. Theyre not allowed to sell them w armor on them so all the armor is removed before being sold
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    MT-1 Gear oil question

    Ok, I know I'm reviving an old thread, BUT I really wanted to understand what this comment meant. For clarification - which lube / synthetic in particular causes 2nd gear seizure? a synthetic 80/90 GL5? 80/90 GL5 MT1? But, above has been mentioned some straight 50W oils, some intended...
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    Air operated PTO

    +1 I'd love to hear more info on that truck, I've got some business interests where I've thought of getting a military truck and adding a roll off / hook lift system on it (I work for a local garbage business.... and we're 100 miles north of KC, so there is no competitive overlap with that...
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