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    On road Hmmwv regulation

    I would also suspect not enough hmmwv's have been crash tested ,even though gi's have been doing this unofficially for years.
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    M548 won't shift

    if I remember right the trans is a tx 100 its just an early version of an Allison 500 series it sounds like you have a governor that is stuck. they are usually accessible externally but may be a sob to get to in an m548. I don't think the light has any thing to do with it unless somebody cooked...
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    M923a2 8.3 Injection Pump Troubleshooting

    through out my years in service we had a lot of problems with 8.3's getting air in the system you might try a good bleeding if that fixes it the fun starts looking for the air leak.
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    M923a2 8.3 Injection Pump Troubleshooting

    the gear could have came loose and slipped time or a mechanic put one on wrong and didn't time it right I have seen that before also chech shut d0own solenoid and emergency shut off make shure they are in the proper position mw pumps don't have shear pins or key ways the gear must be torqued to...
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    fmtv comercial trailer plug

    my lmtv has been a dream since it has arrived, I'm however waiting for local law enforcement to jump up and down about lighting. the 10 man shows the 6 pin plug as a commercial 12 volt trailer plug I only have the marker light pin hot I searched a bit today looking for schematic on it but...
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    rear plate lighting for road legal use

    I would not recommend a wire tap I would recommend the use of soldier and liquid electrical tape that way you are insulated and corrosion will never be an issue
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    CAT 3116 Emissions output data

    I think you will find the emissions data will cover a serial number range check with cat they should have access to yours
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    M48/60 ERA Original Primer

    my guess is red oxide that was on my m-37 and also under 20 layers of alkyd enamel on my duce in korea
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    Low Sulfur Fuel - Adding Lubrication

    I use marvel mystery oil when using ultralow sulfur heating oil. the diesel products usually have a pretty good lubricity additive in it. when we changed over I did some research there was a European product that showed the best lubricity, I forgot what the name was, 2 cycle motor oil was runner...
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    Practicality and other questions

    smine arrived in town last weekend so far its been photographed as much as the migratory birds around here kids love it down sides I see as a commercial vehicle it costs lots to register, insurance isn't too bad but yellow motors are thirsty. most of our roads out here are gravel and the ones...
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    M1088 Cab Air Suspension rebuilt-wow, what a difference!

    after years of driving 1 tons around this area I do love the air ride on my cab with the conditions being what they are this may be something I will have do in the future
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    my truck is on the move

    good news my truck arrived I will put up pics as soon as my kids return my data cord for my phone. took my wife out for a ride on the beach the ride was impressive along with how nicely it preformed in the sand with the ctis. after a few miles on our roads up here I can attest to the fact this...
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    Benefits of a M1078 as a firetruck.

    if you have an un finished project it makes sense to finish it, it would be hard to turn down a free truck, the lmtv platform has a lot of pros for your application most specifically you don't need a football field to turn around in. they're more advanced and use a lot of electronics, I feel...
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    Justifying a 4bt swap?

    the 32 spline 205 was used on first gen dodge trucks they're not real common but the cummins diesel put a lot more out there
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    Benefits of a M1078 as a firetruck.

    the major air problems come from long periods of time sitting and soldiers not treating the air system right I bought one for a service truck specifically because I didn't want the headaches of hydraulic brakes like hydro vacs and wheel cylinders leaking. I expect the charging system to be...
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    M813 Leaving me stranded

    I would be suspect of your ignition master switch may have some burned contacts you can check it with a simple test light or volt meter.
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    M878A1 (Ottawa Mod. 50)

    we had the road oiler versions in korea in the 80's the hydraulic 5th wheel is so the operator can move trailers around the yard with out lifting the landing gear. they are geared real low and have no rear suspension the company I work for has one built by capacity we use it for moving...
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    Bad tie-rods?

    as stated check components for wear but, that cupping is normal on a steering axle. its caused by the scuffing that occurs from caster and camber adjustments, causing the front wheels to return to straight when making a turn. the scuffing only happens when in a turn. the more steering the more...
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    my truck is on the move

    if you have watched the under the ice series I'm the one out there with all the snow cat's
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    my truck is on the move

    yes people find it hard to believe that we have a town like this where you cant drive to noticed you are from Kentucky I have some customers up here from your neck of your woods they building a dredge with a couple of isb cummins surplus engines
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