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  1. wheelspinner

    Fun with PA DOT officer ending in putting me out of service + $1200 in fines

    Man just based on the first page of the Doc that James posted this guy was waaaaayyyyyy off. I got pulled over by VA DOT for blowing by a scale house. He pulled me over, "No DOT #s, no stop for weigh, etc etc" Showed him my paperwork from the auction that I was transporting my own junk, for my...
  2. wheelspinner

    My "ACE and a Half"

    Saw this on EBay thanks to a friend sharing it. I guess I'm not the only crazy fool....
  3. wheelspinner

    FMTV Battery hook up diagram

    I just converted my 1078 to 2 batteries exactly as pictured. Everything seems to work just like it should. My question is why does it work right when the 12V+ is connected to the second battery Neg instead of the first batt +? It works but I don't understand WHY this is the correct hookup?
  4. wheelspinner

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    https://youtu.be/BMaUBeaiHnQ?t=40s
  5. wheelspinner

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Huh... guess I missed that one. Well you know where to send my trophy.
  6. wheelspinner

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    So here is my thoughts for what they are worth. Pay a local person or service to get the truck off the lot and in safe hands first. Arrange to have the basics checked immediately: drain a little oil out of everything to check for water/crud; check the oil level in the front portals. CORRECTLY...
  7. wheelspinner

    Front to Rear weight ratio of M1078.

    The center of balance is supposed to be directly between the front and rear sling points for lifting.
  8. wheelspinner

    FMTV engine won’t start ... engine oil pressure?

    You won't get oil pressure without the engine turning over, didn't before and won't now.
  9. wheelspinner

    Great new video about the CAT 3116 history, problem areas, etc

    That was the old one I got from Uncle Sam. Replaced with good used take out. This was the cause of my problem, not the result of the work by CAT.
  10. wheelspinner

    Great new video about the CAT 3116 history, problem areas, etc

    I had to have one done. Running bad going in. Running perfect coming out. Yes I left it to the CAT guy.
  11. wheelspinner

    Battery Questions

    Well I am stumped. The two batteries in the spots closest to the frame continue to go dead. The alternator is charging correctly (14.4, 27.7) on both ports, and the batteries take a charge off of a charger perfect. But they go dead. When reading voltages on the batteries while engine is...
  12. wheelspinner

    FMTV Air Hydraulic Unit Repair

    I just ordered these parts as my pump is flat out puking out of the vent. Never did a rebuild like this, but with all the info here seems pretty do-able.
  13. wheelspinner

    Official 2017 Ga. Military Vehicle Rally info thread. Oct. 18-22, 2017

    I'll send it over to you. He will be at Denton also.
  14. wheelspinner

    M923a1 slave start issues

    Sold at the GA Rally
  15. wheelspinner

    Blew a front tire near Rausch Creek, PA, now home safe

    Glad you made it home OK. I have 6 mounted GY AT2s that I will be selling. I have them listed (mounted) for $175 each
  16. wheelspinner

    High Back Seat Parts

    Look for hog rings and associated pliers
  17. wheelspinner

    Official 2017 Ga. Military Vehicle Rally info thread. Oct. 18-22, 2017

    Just got home. All safe and sound. Now time to unload all my loot!
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