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    How long can I go after Alternator stops working w/four 12v batts? and diagnising/fixing 200amp hummer alt on LMTV

    Highly dependent on your batteries - both type and condition as well as ambient conditions. Under perfect conditions, all lights off to conserve power, etc I would hazard a guess that 50+ miles wouldn't be out of the question. One of the reasons I'm setting my rig up for my solar panels to...
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    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    Interesting. I hadn't heard that specifically. I was under the impression they should be changed annually unless in a pretty dry environment. Pretty wet here in Oregon so I did mine at one year..... kinda hyper sensitive after the original cartridge from 2008 destroyed my compressor.
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    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    The newer A1R trucks use the Haldex N50011H The benefit is easier/faster servicing. The drawback is the cartridge price - it's about $100 a year. Literally though - it takes like 15 minutes to service. Really convenient.
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    !CLOSED! Cab Mount Group Buy. NEW OEM FMTV LMTV M1078, M1079, etc

    Correct. USPS Flat Rate Medium. Yours is on the way.
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    M1078 A1 tachometer diagram

    A capacitor would tend to delete the signal by smoothing the AC into closer to a DC signal. Fundamentally the AC signal from the alternator VR is not designed to be a tach signal and the fact that it sort-of works is basically a coincidence - it's designed to send alternator RPM To the LBCD and...
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    AC Installation. Charging capacity and oil capacity?

    Ok I'm *almost* ready to charge the system. The only remaining question/discussion I would like to have is regarding the system capacities. The TM lists the capacity as approximately 4 lbs. I'm told by someone that has installed a number of these that it's 3.75 lbs. I can go off system...
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    And those of us with C7's at 370 HP / 930 Ft/lbs..... my back of napkin calculations similar to what Ronmar laid out indicate the additional power will help significantly offset the higher gear ratio. I look forward to posting videos and measuring performance.
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    You can also just use something like this to convert the signal to whatever you need. https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=1192/category_id=287/mode=prod/prd1192.htm This has the added benefit that you can simply adjust it back to 1:1 if you put the reductions...
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    Gen 2 air conditioning install with C7 A1R - notes and pictures thus far.

    Due to the components and hoses I'm using I need to switch over to a different trinary switch. The one Tom is using in his wiring kits is a bit of an odd unit - being a factory switch for a 2001 to 2006 Hyundai Santa-Fe (the only application I could find anyway) and there is basically NO wiring...
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    !CLOSED! Cab Mount Group Buy. NEW OEM FMTV LMTV M1078, M1079, etc

    Right on! Excellent feedback and thanks for the support and the pics!
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    M1078 A1 tachometer diagram

    Ah - yes so the AC terminal basically outputs alternator RPM to the LBCD and it judges battery state (and thus infers load) based on voltage. But as you pointed out it's a Niehoff spec and we don't know how many pulses per rotation - plus it's alternator RPM not engine RPM. Not really easily...
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    M1078 A1 tachometer diagram

    The alternator AC post is a voltage regulator output that indicates alternator load to the LBCD. It is not a tach signal. The ECM does provide a "complimentary" tachometer drive signal other than the J1587/J1939. On the C7 (I believe it should be the same on the 3126 - communication and...
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    !CLOSED! Cab Mount Group Buy. NEW OEM FMTV LMTV M1078, M1079, etc

    These members orders went out yesterday: @TomTime @Guruman @maa45069 @Jcannon @Mk23 @TacticalTruck @Third From Texas Two went out last Tuesday IIRC: @Poolboy 7631 @wheelspinner I believe that's it for the moment. I have one more to go out today for @coachgeo I'm going to take...
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    ECO DIRECT DRIVE HUBS

    One 4x4 set for me please! Thanks!
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    I completely agree, with the possible exception of one of the original design criterion for the platform - the 18" vertical wall climb. I'm not saying it absolutely wont do it, I'm just not SURE it would do it without the reduction. That said - for the typical civilian use case such as an...
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    Icy roads - put on chains..... I can't see an advantage over just putting it in MODE and it being 50/50. Chain up the front and lock in the center..... with newer supple Goodyear MV/T's I don't see you having a problem. Don't own a 6x6 but I can pretty much guarantee there's essentially zero...
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    The FMTV is AWD and if you were to "unlock" a hub the truck wouldn't move without putting it in MODE. I don't really see a use case for that feature - are you thinking of that combined with some sort of transmission reprogramming or a different transmission altogether?
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    Cab tilt question.

    TM operator instructions work package for raising/lower cab: "Caution must be exercised while cab is raised. Ensure both doors are securely locked in the closed position before cab is raised or lowered. Keeping doors in the open position while cab is raised or lowered can cause stress on the...
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    Mav’s M1088A1 Conversion

    Can you still install it? Different number of gear teeth just means it turns at a different ratio/speed - like change gears on a lathe...... That might be by design - we know there were several iterations of the pumps. Literally every listing for aftermarket pumps says 3116, 3126, C7. That's...
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    !CLOSED! Cab Mount Group Buy. NEW OEM FMTV LMTV M1078, M1079, etc

    I just checked and it went through but didn't show up in my Venmo account till 7pm - I went to the PO at about 3pm so it hadn't hit my account yet. I'll get it shipped out ASAP.
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