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  1. Reworked LMTV

    Colorado Bill SB19-054 RE: (Former) Military Vehicle Motor Vehicle Regulation

    Then to the Mountains with chains, tow straps, snatch blocks, shovels, and whatever ! Onward!
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    How many have had their driveshafts balanced?

    Interesting. Filled with sand or beads maybe?
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    Worth mentioning - Hidden failures of wires that connect to batteries

    Actually the newer solder connectors are pretty impressive. Might have to try them.
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    Worth mentioning - Hidden failures of wires that connect to batteries

    Lol yes silver oxide. My replacement connectors are closed and the wire do touch the tip, but a number of the military ones do not. I will see if I can find one for a picture. I will concede that soldered battery connectors can be used, assuming the correct solder and flux. Most are built in now...
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    Worth mentioning - Hidden failures of wires that connect to batteries

    No, no, and no. IR yes. The wires are full length silver coated. This is done to prevent oxidation of the copper. Once the silver is gone, oxides form and reduce conductivity greatly. None of the wires in the box are bare copper. Not a single connection was soldered. They were all crimped...
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    Worth mentioning - Hidden failures of wires that connect to batteries

    My apologies. I forgot to mention that I recently discovered occult damage to battery and power cables on my truck. I mentioned it in a thread, but some may not see it. I bet there are a lot of trucks out there with low voltage at the dash and throughout the truck. Anyway, I cut one of the...
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    Steel vs Aluminum tubing (Camper frame)

    I have been looking at what you are talking about, for about three years. Here are my thoughts: 1. Make sure that you can insure it when you are done. 2. Start with someone else's proven design first. These will likely meet DOT regs in a general way. For example, buy a used camper frame, maybe...
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    Colorado Bill SB19-054 RE: (Former) Military Vehicle Motor Vehicle Regulation

    Thank you! Now I know where to start. I have been trying to figure out where this nonsense was coming from.
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    Alternator Charging issue

    Your cables are likely original. You may want to consider replacing these. I learned recently that, while the connector your bolt on with looks fine, underneath you can have destroyed wire where the connector meets the wire. I learned this when I cut through a connector with a cut off wheel. Had...
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    Colorado Bill SB19-054 RE: (Former) Military Vehicle Motor Vehicle Regulation

    So if I lived in CO, I might leverage MV's like this. I'd call a local TV reporter. Tell them you have a great story, but the timing must be right to air it. Discuss what how our MV's benefit to local community, discuss heritage, etc, and having the ability to drive on roads is a must, otherwise...
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    Colorado Bill SB19-054 RE: (Former) Military Vehicle Motor Vehicle Regulation

    Funny how ugly becomes beautiful when disaster strikes. Essentially we all know we keep this vehicles in reserve for our neighborhoods, if disaster strikes. It can be days before the National Guard shows up. Allowing the use of the road is really a small token for the state to pay for the...
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    Colorado Bill SB19-054 RE: (Former) Military Vehicle Motor Vehicle Regulation

    The donations go to covering the cost of getting the petition to more people.
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    Temps will drop drastically tomorrow here-What type of engine heater do you use ?

    HOTSHOTS DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL"We run a 2013 Volvo 780 out of montana. 40 below is common in the winter. Great product!!"
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    Survey...... "oil line of death 3116" (governor oil feed line)

    I have a device that which I believe can capture the harmonics that you are talking about. If there is a break in the weather today, I may run some tests.
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    Survey...... "oil line of death 3116" (governor oil feed line)

    Thanks for the cat codes. I will order and throw the hard pipe in as a spare. God forbid something goes wrong with the flex.
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    Colorado Bill SB19-054 RE: (Former) Military Vehicle Motor Vehicle Regulation

    I signed and donated and I live in TN. It does not matter. We are all brothers.
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    Temps will drop drastically tomorrow here-What type of engine heater do you use ?

    This was introduced recently. https://www.hotshotsecret.com/resources/news/hot-shots-secret-introduces-diesel-winter-rescue/
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    Air dryer

    Interesting. I use my old one for my CNC plasma cutter table. Cleaned out the guts. Filled with desiccant. Bingo, free dryer.
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    Survey...... "oil line of death 3116" (governor oil feed line)

    Sorry, I meant the fittings. I replaced them, and they did not come with an O ring. The original fitting O rings were questionable.
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