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    Air conditioning for a m1083

    I put one of those in my 1079 where the factory "ECU" (environmental control unit) would go. I have 1600w of solar on my roof and a 412 AH 24v lihium bank to run it. Haven't really put it to the test yet but it blows cold air! Incidentally you can get the exact same unit from AliExpress for...
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    M1078 - M1083 Cab Air Suspension Bags/

    The crazy thing is that $344 is cheap compared to the price the government shows for the bags - $2075.09 for the bags on their own (each). Strange thing is they don't want you ordering those apparently because the whole assembly that includes the air bag is only about $900. That's the bag and...
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    M1078 - M1083 Cab Air Suspension Bags/

    The correct air bag is a Power Packer PP997900: http://www.ohiohydraulic.com/store/product114017.html As referenced in PS magazine November 2008 page 11: http://psmag.radionerds.com/images/b/b6/PS_Magazine_Issue_672_November_2008.pdf
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    The data port on the right side of steering wheel ( mines gray) what scanner is needed to hookup for scan?

    Yes. You can use CAT ET to read all engine parameters in real time. You can also change things like the cruise control enable speed if you would like to add cruise to your truck. You can program the CTIS controllers, talk to every module like the ABS, Transmission computer, etc. The drivers for...
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    The data port on the right side of steering wheel ( mines gray) what scanner is needed to hookup for scan?

    These come up fairly often and they work great. I don't think I would spend $75 on a cable - if you watch these on ebay you can likely find one for around $200. They don't have software with them but if you get one you can send me a thumb drive and I have all the software for these kits...
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    Air conditioning for a m1083

    The engine mounted compressor units are absurdly powerful. They can drop ambient temps of 130 down to 75 in the cab with the gunner hatch open. They have a rating of 33,000 BTU apparently.
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    The data port on the right side of steering wheel ( mines gray) what scanner is needed to hookup for scan?

    If the cable isn't with it that might be tough to come up with. You might contact NexIQ but 20+ year old diagnostic tool parts may be obsolete or they have to visit the basement and it's scary down there.
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    The data port on the right side of steering wheel ( mines gray) what scanner is needed to hookup for scan?

    I would say there's an excellent possibility it will do something. Looks like a real pain to use, but appears to be free so can't argue the price. :cool:
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    260 amp alternator

    The N3222 is the regulator for the HMMWV 200 amp alternator. I believe some people have used these but I don't know the details of the swap.
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    New Ride

    Oil leaking from the rear main seal or transmission fluid from the TC/pump seal. It should be dry in there.
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    Mav’s M1088A1 Conversion

    Doh! Chair Force doesn't have these trucks. But they should have a J1939 interface to talk to some systems. Make friends on the local Army base side of things. Trust me - you want to find a fellow veteran on the Army side. A Motor Sargent for a good sized unit with a lot of trucks can be your...
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    Mav’s M1088A1 Conversion

    Motorpool can hook you up. Buy the Motor Sargent ANYTHING he wants - beer, food, strippers - ANYTHING. That guy can do you solid with TM's, diagrams, troubleshooting, parts from junk that's being turned in for DRMO, etc. You talk to the right people and rub them all the right ways and the...
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    New LMTV owner

    That's so strange. I had zero problems rebuilding mine. I was honestly skeptical based on the reports of how difficult it is, etc...... I mean I have plenty of experience with pumps having worked for a compressor manufacturer and I have a full shop with a vice large enough to hold the thing...
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    Fixing my hump mat seams without sewing ….how to

    Great job! When I pull my seats I'm going to plan to do this. My dogs have torn some of the stitching. Any links for the seam tape? I'll google.....
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    !CLOSED! Cab Mount Group Buy. NEW OEM FMTV LMTV M1078, M1079, etc

    Will do. The office lady I spoke with said the 14th :rolleyes: I'll check with them next week and see if there's an updated ETA to ship. Sadly the delays are out of my hands and probably mostly out of their hands too with raw material availability and supply chain backups, etc. I'm confident we...
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    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    That's the 260 unit. It's an "alternative" in the sense that is the alt they upgraded to with the A1R and LTAS trucks, but it's not a simple bolt-on. I don't believe it fits the 100a bracketry, and I know for SURE they changed the shock tower mount dramatically to accommodate the alternator but...
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    New Ride

    Easier to just reprogram the CTIS module. Anyone that needs that done can send it to me. You can change all the pressure set points to whatever you want as well as all the lockout speeds, etc. It literally takes a few minutes.
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    New Ride

    The military hasn't run the Michelin's for so long they are definitely toast. Replace those. Each door will require a 15' roll. I bought two 20' rolls (worked great): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0855HX5MS You sure the latch is "seized"? They require hydraulic pressure to unlock. The...
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    Parking brake knobs

    The seals I encountered were not "o-rings" (quad-rings? I don't remember but if it was a simple o-ring I would have rebuilt it right there and not ordered a new one.... and yeah I should have a quad ring assortment but I digress.....) thus why I did not replace them. I did lube them with Dow...
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    TIS the time of year for dryer service....

    I have a shop and a commercial account with NAPA. Same day delivery for $139. Best price I could find.
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