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  1. Reworked LMTV

    Survey...... "oil line of death 3116" (governor oil feed line)

    Exactly. Stainless strands vibrating on other strands can lead to failure. Vibration reduction is paramount. So is a low pressure warning system just after the tube.
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    Drag link ends commercial part?

    I second that motion...
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    Cat 3116 lost oil and started knocking

    Saw this too. Expensive experiment, if fails.
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    Drag link ends commercial part?

    The only end is part #8. The other end is permanently attached. I have looked in the past, but only found the entire unit at around $500.
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    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    CAT parts for the 3116 are readily available Worldwide. These engines are everywhere and many are still used daily. Tires could be swapped with Continentals. Allison transmissions, I'm not sure. Cab parts often swap with Steyr, BUT not electrical. Unusual parts would require innovation and / or...
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    New seat covers

    Here ya go! A1 Variant QUOTE=m-35tom;2247634]Where can I get new seat covers for the LMTV. They just clip on, easy swap.
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    1000 reasons to keep military vehicles on the road - please add your comment

    In many cases, there is no civilian truck equipment equivalent for these vehicles.
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    Need some help with a direction to go with charging system ?

    Is the heavy gauge shunt wire essentially negative (-) ?
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    Do you mean the shroud?
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    Me thinks a Magnflux plastic penetrant, maybe every 5k miles, to look for stress cracks? Magnflux ZL-4CWater-Based Fluorescent Penetrant
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    Excellent input. Do you have an upgraded solenoid model number by chance?
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    Nice job on those links. Lots of good info. I will link to your Google info sheet.
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    Howto check compressor gear nut

    Never ever tell a SS member to use a hammer :naner:
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    I think I recall someone saying their fan caught the small air hose too. Is that right? I know it is rare, but that one is a cheap, but PITA fix.
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    Do you have a source for the clutch ? I was thinking closer to $600-1000 for the clutch (new retail)
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    Howto check compressor gear nut

    125# torque x 2. See Link below: http://www.catengine.info/workshop/3126/3116-and-3126-truck-engines-air-compressor-drive-gear-remove-and-install.html
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    check the small bolts that hold the shoes in on fan clutch Shortly after purchased my m1088, I had it running and heard several clinks. Nothing major I thought. I found the several pieces of clutch lying in my driveway. The fan could not engage, and thus would overheat if it was driven slow...
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    They are set up that way so that the enemy gives up trying to figure out our stuff :)
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    Working on diagram of Cat 3116 common failure points

    Thanks for your input. Would you happen to know the newer fan part number? Or wait, are you saying you can mod the basic fan?
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    Howto check compressor gear nut

    Anyone know the torque spec for that nut, so I can add it ?
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