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Great resource but I can't get to it. May be my security software but getting 'privacy error' and no option to bypass. Are others successful? Bob

Ughhhhh. I am not looking forward to that! Thanks for the warning. Last night a friend with an LMTV pre-warned me that even the caps on the U-joints can be difficult to remove.

My front diff puked out most of it's lube on a short drive (1994 S&S LMTV) . The pinion seal blew and the protective shield on the yoke acted as an oil slinger and threw oil all underneath even on the tires. Had to clean it up before source was found. I'd like to have a replacement seal...

FYI, I bought a Kat's heater on the interweb, supposed to be for a CAT 3116. Specs said 1-3/4" OD. Well, the seller apparently measured the FLANGE, not the mounting surface with the o-ring. The mounting diameter (=required hole) was only 1-1/4". So, if you look for cheaper alternatives like...

Thanks, Guess my 1994 is not an A1 model. My slave plug is not in a box, just bracketed. Disconnecting 12 and 24v cables for electrical service is a real hassle.

I have not found a battery switch on my LMTV. Where should we look? (not talking about the green power switch on the dash are you?)

Yes. Those are really handy for lube testing.

What does the crud in the filter look like? If black and composed of tiny nodules then suspect asphaltenes. There are commercial additives to disperse the asphaltenes. I use the Cummins-Fleetguard version: https://www.cumminsfiltration.com/html/en/products/fuel/additives/asph_cond.html I...

I think: those chrome things fit on the drivers seat! :-)

DaleJ, what is the problem you are trying to solve? Sorry I am kinda lost on the nature of your failure. Poor shifting can be due to some minor problems not really transmission dependent, like engine idle too high (covered elsewhere). It's also possible to adjust the throttle position sensor...

Double posting, deleted this one....because i don't know how to remove a post :-( Bob

After another failure of the air solenoid to turn on the fan, I replaced the solenoid. Another FMTV owner (thanks Fastsailor) had posted a replacement number for that solenoid: PARKER 8204 0459-45 24V-DC SOLENOID VALVE D445718 Got one off ebay. It swapped in just fine, only needing to have...

Good subject, IMHO, considering most FMTV owners are new-ish owners. The FMTVs are considerably different from other MV's in many ways. Great info on block heater and air dryer Suprman. TN winters are not terrible but we get many below freezing nights and cold starts are tough on equipment...

Dave, that worked as you said and only took a few minutes. Thanks Bob

Maybe "heroes" is a spelling autocorrection? Or a term I do not know? So it IS possible to get both the rods attached to the latch (turning both 90 deg to insert) and get the assembly back in the door. Thanks. I feel a challenge coming on tomorrow! Thanks. Bob

After a long bumpy ride today I got back home and discovered the passenger door will not open from the outside. At the end of the Latch handle assembly is a single retaining bolt and that bolt had worked loose. Somehow the rod or link from the latch handle up to the lock has come out of it's...

I should have mentioned the fact that the manual pump would not move the lift arm either, with the arm stopping at the same place it stopped with the air pump. Continued manual pumping would not move the piston of the lift. Concurrently with the spare lift failure, the cab would lift just...

Had a curious failure a couple of days ago. Plan was to lower my spare, leave it behind, and drive to a buddy's house to pick up another spare. Let the spare lift do all the work that way. The lowering went like clockwork (yes, about 2 puffs per second), disconnected the spare, and lifted the...

Sounds like a good solid simple plan to me! I'm still coming if the creek don't rise, etc. Bob WB4ETT

Here are some notes on the engine cooling, fan system components. The temperature switch is located on the coolant piping in front of the engine. This is a switch, not a sensor, and has two wires. It is a Kysor 07950, 200 deg, NC-normally closed when cold (reads zero resistance), two wire...