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  1. Reworked LMTV

    What is the best method to clean out hydraulic lines on an FMTV?

    When my cab was stuck in the open position I believe I ran two hydraulic lines to the ram from the hand pump. I flipped the leaver back and forth on the pump with the pump pressure to get it to break free.
  2. Reworked LMTV

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    My battery box rebuild: https://youtu.be/FaB51L3PIK4
  3. Reworked LMTV

    Cat 3116 lost oil and started knocking

    Looking at the lower connection, I wonder if the non-standard fitting could be changed out to accommodate a flex hose of sorts. Has anyone talked to CAT directly about this issue?
  4. Reworked LMTV

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

    You talking about marriage? lol
  5. Reworked LMTV

    Air intake replacement

    Look closely at the where water would end up being sprayed, even if just driving in a rain storm. I don't plan on high water cruises, but I would like a greater margin than what that offers. High water travel across fast streams is best left to the Russians lol. Every single hose clamp and...
  6. Reworked LMTV

    Air intake replacement

    When that seal goes out on that can, you will be pulling water in when it rises to the level of the hub. Sheesh...... Hydro lock is a violent death for a CAT.
  7. Reworked LMTV

    Air intake replacement

    If you put it there, you will need to consider the hassle of opening the cab. Not that it could not be done. The space between the cab and the spare and the intake is poorly utilized. It was designed for quick dismantle in the field, not space conservation. RV people have tried to redo this...
  8. Reworked LMTV

    Weather Mayhem is the time for leveraging the media to support MV use

    If you live in one the traitor states that yanked MV's off the road, consider contacting local media when weather strikes and discuss your plight. "MV owners are willing to help in times of emergency, and risk their own l lives to help others...it's not fair to the owners to take away their...
  9. Reworked LMTV

    Air intake replacement

    The older that I get the more a realize "there was a reason the engineer did it that way". Tread lightly if you feel you have a better way.
  10. Reworked LMTV

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    Ought to be good for a few more years lol Seriously, flip your battery cables over. This is what I found on several connectors.
  11. Reworked LMTV

    Air intake replacement

    Nicely positioned to suck up water while fording. Dumb dumb dumb.
  12. Reworked LMTV

    Cat 3116 lost oil and started knocking

    Wonder if your harmonic balancer is shot.
  13. Reworked LMTV

    Cat 3116 lost oil and started knocking

    We need a special sticky note area "Things to check on your 3116"
  14. Reworked LMTV

    Has anyone done an in-frame 3116 rebuild?

    http://www.astleford.com/pdf/dt466dt530brochure.pdf I will pursue the pursue the previously mentioned tests/ideas. I'm always looking at alternative engines. Not sure I would pursue them but always thinking. Interesting, the International DT series would be a nice replacement engine, if it is...
  15. Reworked LMTV

    Has anyone done an in-frame 3116 rebuild?

    Well yes, but that mileage and hours vs actual wear are not always correlated. However, testosterone levels of the drivers and wear is highly correlated lol
  16. Reworked LMTV

    Has anyone done an in-frame 3116 rebuild?

    Good ideas all. I actually have manometer from another project that I can use. As far as leaks go, I have not seen any. Yes, Blackstone. I used them from my car. Great info. I did get a oil test from GOVPLANET, but hard to say it was accurate since the oil looked fairly new. No excess anything...
  17. Reworked LMTV

    Snatch block size for Self Recover Winch

    What he said ^
  18. Reworked LMTV

    Snatch block size for Self Recover Winch

    30 ton. Fleabay. Overkill, but you only live once.
  19. Reworked LMTV

    Has anyone done an in-frame 3116 rebuild?

    Maybe a stuck ring?
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