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Interesting discussion. There is another thread about why there are so few that Overland in an FMTV at this point. If it dies, it will cost you. Ideas: - Do you have a network of FMTV or military truck owners within 100 miles? There are a lot of good guys out there that might be able to help...

This is exactly what I am saying. You can do it yourself (and save thousands) , BUT you must spend hundreds of hours scanning every tid bit of information in maintenance, let alone doing the work and paying for the tools and parts. This why I outlined the failure points of the 3116.

If you can get ahold of a Meyer-Carpenter 3116 adjustment kit, they are MUCH easier than the CAT version to set up the rack.

Is that a working crane attached to that M1082? (y)

http://schoolbusmechanic.blogspot.com/2006/08/diesel-mechanic-cat-3116-valve-and.html

Are you saying you need a tool to pull the injectors on a 3116? Or do need a puller plus the rack adjustment tools? Some people make their own tools to save money.

Diaphragms are inexpensive. I keep them in both sizes. You already know the precautions with brake cans.

There is the current owner of Bethany and Martin's, Broke Overland, M1087fmtv, rollingossuary. A Simple search of Instagram will reveal a bunch.

Some people think you can do an FMTV full-time drinking "craft beers" and selling "Merch" :ROFLMAO: "Merch", I absolutely hate that word. "Buy my Merch!" "We've got Merch!" Why should I feel sense of obligation to buy your self-egotization stuff?

When you look at Overlanding vehicle builder it really is a special person. They likely have a unique skill set and adequate money. If they have low levels of either, the build take a very long time and that truck will likely be the next Craigslist listing. There can be cross winds slowing your...

They are selling their truck to buy a house.

Yes, Martin and Bethany. I have followed them since the beginning. They bought theirs from GXV and do not appear to be mechanically oriented. What I have found is that people who are young eventually want a home later, or again. Makes sense. I think there is more to it though. It took a while...

Go to instagram.

I looked through the TM. Think I will use the Phillips 66 Aircraft hydraulic fluid.

Did you use anything special for the from mounting bolts. They look like 1/2" or slightly larger maybe? Love the mag drill!

I say Prius with a roof rack.

What is the recommended power steering fluid?

You mentioned the valves being cleaned. Did you check the filters ? They can become clogged with a waxy oil base substance from leaking hub CTIS seals. Tires won't be able to inflate and deflate as designed. These don't clean very well. Best to replace. Several sources on the well-known auction...

Yup, buy on the fly. I got 6 chains for $150.