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    Torsen differential for LMTV's

    Hi guys... I found a company that maybe can build a Torsen differential for rear and front axles. The only thing is that minimum is 10 lockers. I need 2 of them for front and rear axle. Anyone intrested? Christian
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    Steyr 12m18 have 2 or 3 axle air lockers, according to an owner.

    But all Steyr trucks have Steyr (and now MAN) axles, and not Meritor / Rockwell... Regarding to a company I know it's not a big problem making a arb locker for our axles. Problem is the first investment to take to create the first locker. I think there are other Rockwell / Meritor axles with...
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    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    There are 2 types of wheel valves, for 4x4 and for 6x6. They have diffrent part numbers and max pressure. But the QRV should be the same on all LMTV models. What happen if you don't use the hwy mode, but the xc mode? Is the system more stable than? Christian
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    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    There shoud be a line between PCU and front bumper. It's used to depres the entire system quickly and is connection the the control valve of the PCU. Got a truck where that line was not free and system was not depressed fast enough. Initially I had a ECU from a 6x6 with higher pressures. One...
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    Where can I find warning light kit plug?

    Thank you sir!
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    Where can I find warning light kit plug?

    Thank you! That's what I searched for! Thanks Christian
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    Where can I find warning light kit plug?

    Hi there! Anyone knows where can I find the plug with or without cable for the warning light kit? I want to use the the socket back on the cab on top to power a LED bar in front. But I need the round 4 pin plug. Anyone knows a part number or where can I get it? Thank you! Christian
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    M1078 abroad

    The snow tires are from a french company that retread Michelin XZL tires. There was a long discussion on FB with Sean Fillner and Ken Spencer, but I got no news if some company want to import them in the US... The company mainly produces the tires for airport firefighter trucks, I must admit...
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    M1078 abroad

    Thank you sir! Christian
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    M1078 abroad

    Thank you Karl! Yes indeed, learning from errors hurts, but it's the best way to remember it forever! ;-) All the best ans thank you for your post! Christian
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    M1078 abroad

    News from the other side of the ocean... ;-) This winter is not only for Covid diffrent than others. We have a lot of snow in the mountains, so I got the chance to test the snow tires and the chains. Tires works very well, it's a huge diffrence between the Goodyear tires and the snow tires...
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    M1083 CTIS issue

    Do you hear the PCU valves working? Maybe somone change wheel valves and put 70psi instead of 85psi wheel valves on the front axle? Happen to me at beginning of my LMTV journey... Christian
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    M1078 abroad

    Some news from the front :) Due travel limitations here in Europe the only way to get out of this crazy world is to try finding a spot where you don't see no one all day, and to find out what is important for you. I love working on our truck, trying to optimize until I discover that before was...
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    Strange starter behavour

    I have only 2 batts left, but connected to a balancer, to keep both at the same level. Maybe its really only the start button. I will keep an eye on it. Christian
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    Strange starter behavour

    Yes, maybe. At second try starts without problems. Maybe keep it in mind and see if happens more frequently in next time.. Thanks you help! Christian
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    Strange starter behavour

    Hello forum. I have a quite strange behavour that I don't know if its serious or not. It happen very randomly (in 2 years 5 times), so I don't think it's critical. Batteries are full... Happen that when I press the start button (of course the mains switch is on) the starter crank, but only for...
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    Removing stucked brake drum

    Sorry to open again this thread. But how where did you put the bottle jack for front drums? back is perfect, but I have no idea where put the jack on front axle... Sorry.. :-( Christian
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    Removing stucked brake drum

    Hi all! Solution with bottle jack worked perfect! Thank to all, now I need only get of the stuck oil drain screw from the hub cover.. With a lmtv you don't need a woman, every day a new task, never annoying :-) Christian
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    Removing stucked brake drum

    yes, drums rotate freely... Thank you! Christian
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    Removing stucked brake drum

    perfect! Thank you Sir!
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