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  1. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Trans cooler fan working, yes sir! Thanks man! I am glad to have done this, I am really learning this truck. I have some minor things to do to it, the main thing is to get it home tomorrow. I am traveling a little slower, as the center driveline is getting a little worse, but I am getting...
  2. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Thats very good to hear. Do you have a baseline / max for the MTV vehicles? I ask because it was barely 85 degrees if that, and we travel in 100+ degree weather often. It seemed based on my past temp measurements, that the temps were equally hotter than the ambient air was hotter. Crazy to thing...
  3. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    i have, after that temp video was taken I stopped 20 miles later and went back and waited to see if they would come on. It took them a few minutes, but they did!
  4. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I am on I-40. 1 more day!
  5. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Just some guy who had the strength (read speed limiter) to not chase down a car full of Texas girls whom Showed their appreciation for the M1083 via voluntary wardrobe malfunction.
  6. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    here you go! https://youtu.be/EiX56ZtVC2I
  7. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Hey all, finally stopped for the night a little over 1/2 way through New Mexico! Truck is doing great!
  8. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    i thought it was a win, I expected 6! Hahahaha no haffy yet, I have been busy! you find me one. :)
  9. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    An update: I just landed in Amarillo. I did a solid 4.5 hours driving at between 47 and 52 mph. For the gentleman who has asked a few times now, and I have been ignoring, I am getting 6.875 miles per gallon. To be honest, I haven’t been paying attention until today. That is a good number, only 1...
  10. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I have been over the 10, I hear ya there! I just had a few crazy experiences on the road. That post is just a placeholder for later video.
  11. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I love Texas
  12. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    On the road. Day 3, I have cleared Oklahoma!
  13. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I am too tired to type tonight, but I will say I am past OKC, hiding in a lot getting some rest. I’ll catch you up tomorrow! As always, thanks for everything!
  14. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    It didn’t feel good LOL... any quick intel on fuel tank breathers? Got tank under pretty hardcore vaccuum, may be causing a misfire kind of feeling.
  15. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Ok simp5782, testing your theory, just changed my first tire. I am out of shape, 1 hour, all hand tools.... i also set the toe to 0, and set rear tire pressures to 38 on the rears on an earlier stop. Kinda want to drive now.
  16. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    thanks man!
  17. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Laser temp gun
  18. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Hey guys, do you know what the alignment should be in the front? It is currently towed in.Thank you!
  19. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    not a bad idea!!!
  20. Recce01

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    It does, highway pressure is measuring at 55lbs.
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