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I'm sure there are people here that could give you a far more detailed understanding...but I'm going to give it a shot.
The ABS system is in communication with your Allison MD3070 brain, that has a little coffee clutch with the CTIS system every time you turn on the motor. If everybody isn't in...
ADA BOY Leonard!!!
I was concerned that you might have modified your interests towards... hotrods.
Nah, just kidding!
It GREAT to see you making progress again!
Redneck?...ME?...Well I got my "trim" when pappy kicked sis in the jaw.
More in can be found out about Casa Azul on my website:
http://www.overlandhardware.com/
Not to hijack
Hey SAK00
I'm a Scrambler owner too! They a the hippest small 4x4 there is in my book!
I have to agree with gimpyrobb...Why cross-breed?
I think your $$$ would be FAR better spent on dolling up a more modern military truck than "playing cut & hack". You'll also be able to use your toy between remodeling projects, as opposed the having two piles of truck smeg cluttering up your...
Libelula Lives!!!
Funny that the thread about my transmission issues "came back to life" the day after I got libby running again.
Well guys...
I stuck with the allison MD3070. The reasons are many, here are the big ones:
* Due to the MD3070's top 2 gears being overdrive (and her top speed...
I meet a guy that was on the team that designed & built my LMTV for GM & BMY. It was his feeling that S&S probably offered "somebody" in the DOD more than their mediocre LMTV prototype to get the contract. I don't think that he was saying that because he was a sore looser.
I looked at converting Casa Azul to discs and contacted a guy that is somewhat a brake GURU that has been involved is off-road racing circles for years. this is what he told me...
DRUMS ARE BETTER!
Unless you are constantly in a wet enviornment. He also explained that dics take about 30% more...
Adelmens has "take-out" Allison MT 654CR Transmission for $900.
Here is the link to their PDF flyer
http://www.rockanddirt.com/dispads/0000667874.pdf
I am going to go with the MT 653DR in my LMTV
Here are the specs of the 2 transmissions:
MT 653DR
250 HP
640 lb ft
1st: 8.05
2nd: 3.58...
I've got all kinds of pictures of Libelula, Bob. Why would you want them??? :lol:
I sent you a couple of e-mails over the last few days. did you get them? I also just sent you one with my phone #.
Since I've heard nether objection, nor incouragement regarding Casa Azul...I'll post. First I've...
WITH ALL DUE RESPECT!
I'd like to post information and get advice & constructive criticism regarding the up comming re-motoring / remodeling of my "expedition" truck Casa Azul. She is not a military truck, though she was set up originally to do remote electronic serviallance for one of "those"...
Thanks Guys!!!!!
My Allison Guru's are John & Jim at Dartco in Anaheim
Here are the numbers off the transmission
Serial no. 6510000538
Part no. 29500226
89-27
Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!
*****
Unless I am touched by a miracle...I'm think I'm going 100% mechanical! I...
Libelula my prototype LMTV is an incredible vehicle!
I know she loves me! She got my buddy Sethzilla & I from Connectiut back to the central coast of California. However, i've had nothing but problems with the prototype Allison MD 3070. Over the last few weeks I've chased wires and tested...
There is a good likihood that the VIN# was"removed" from the "scrap metal", if that is true then all the burnt up truck is just good for is ...Scrap metal!
After the alternator experience that I had with Libelula, I know for a fact that before you purchase any modern military vehicle...
Rumor around the "campfire" is...
Badboy Trucks was not completely honest in telling S&S they're intended uses for the trucks they purchased were, and that S&S has suspended ALL commercial sales of their FMTV's....After dealing with the KOOKS!
The source of this info is VERY good!
If true...
I hope you guys don't mind if I added my $.02....
Though I don't have any experience with making Deuces into Campers, I have built and have made several re-models of Casa Azul over the last 10 years and am in the plannig stages of building a "expedition" box of my LMTV.
The #1 item of...