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  1. runk

    M1078 gear change transmission program

    The computer on the Allison transmission has a lot of computing power (based on digging through an Allison TS2480EN [1998] I located), including the ability to run a bunch of stuff external to the transmission, including things like governors and engine brakes. With a fairly cursory review of...
  2. runk

    FMTV Highway Speed

    From the Meritor RF-611 (front) cutsheets (attached from their website, I don't see a copyright notice on them), the available axle ratios are 6.14, 7.10 and 7.80. According the to TM9-2320-365-10 (M1078 LMTV operator), the MTVs use the 7.80 ratio. With the 2 to 1 bevel gears in the hubs, the...
  3. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    Back at ranch.
  4. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    Still at museum, should be running the tanks any time now. Then we will head back.
  5. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    Not raining yet, at Mullins.
  6. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    Yep, bathrooms in the old store building. Harvested rainwater so not drinkable, though. Pretty relaxed, if you forget it someone else probably has one you can borrow!
  7. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    Plan for Saturday- sheriff's escort shows up about 8:15am, leave for Mullins about 8:30. At Mullins for open house at least until reenactment starts(1:30?). Then back to ranch to play on trails. Hopefully the rain holds off until we can play (the trails get muddy fast, and park rules say no...
  8. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    Leaving downtown Houston now. If we come through Navasota at the right time, we will stop. Otherwise see you there!
  9. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    I'm off today getting ready. Man, I hate changing front axle boots!
  10. runk

    2014 Annual Texas MV Rally

    I'll see you all at the Park on Friday. My son and I are going to try and leave Houston (near downtown) early enough to miss the worst of the 290 outbound traffic, so no later then 3:00pm. If we get to B/CS too early I may try to stop at New Republic Brewing (hoping they have adopted the new...
  11. runk

    Any interest in a Houston-Galveston Area Rally?

    Heading out from downtown now, if I miss you at Kroger, I'll head over to the pizza shack. Took longer then expected to wake the truck....
  12. runk

    New member from Houston

    not my area of expertise but - they are generically CUCV M1009 = Blazer M1008 = pickup M1028 = shelter carrier (slightly heavier duty pickup) and tool body and ambulance versions Technical manuals here- http://www.steelsoldiers.com/forumdisplay.php?114-CUCV-TMs forums -...
  13. runk

    New member from Houston

    Welcome, a couple of local activity threads- http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?115645-2014-Annual-Texas-MV-Rally http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?83192-Any-interest-in-a-Houston-Galveston-Area-Rally/page4
  14. runk

    M1070 Tech & Tips

    Some useful manuals (including a full non-broken version of the -10) and other downloads on this site - https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=714277931756192e43c048abd130dfa2&_cview=1 (A government solicitation for transmission rebuilds from 2011.)
  15. runk

    Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil instead of WVO for Biodiesel???

    The food grade hydraulic oils are all mainly water, with just a tiny bit of vegetable oil and lots of emulsifiers and detergents. They are not even remotely flammable. Are you sure the bio-degradable oil isn't something similar ? I'm not familiar with the current state of the art in hydraulic...
  16. runk

    Kenlowe 24v Electric Radiator Fan

    Usually NC would be +24V when the controller (really just a switch that actuates at a certain temperature) is below the set point (ie: switch is normally closed and conducting electricity) and then 0V when above the set point. The NO is the opposite, 0V below the setpoint (switch is normally...
  17. runk

    Cargo troop cover help

    The 5 ton -10 TM (at least the version I have) tells how to take the cover on and off, but nothing about rolling up the sides. Here is an excerpt from the Deuce -10.
  18. runk

    5 ton cover on deuce??

    Not that well, I've got one. 14ft 5ton bed vs. 12 ft deuce. Sides seem to be a little longer, but not that a big a deal, you can still use the tie down points. The ends end up hanging down past the tie down points. The reinforcement patches also end up in the wrong places for the bows. You can...
  19. runk

    "Marble in blender" sound

    Fenders ? Mine had a terrible rattle at startup and idle, that went away once it warmed up, turned out it was a loose front fender. The cold idle on my truck is low (~500 RPM), once it warms up it is closer to 700 RPM. I guess there was some sort of resonance at the low idle.
  20. runk

    Looking for tech manual TM9-1616 for Generating Unit, M5

    Not quite what you are looking for, but maybe helpful - http://www.hnsa.org/doc/index.htm#guns has manuals for the 40mm guns and other WWII and Korean era guns and fire controls. These guys claim to have it- ($) http://www.military-info.com/mphoto/P112.htm Buy an earlier version (TM 9-616)...
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