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    transmission oil cooler hose: torque for the jam nut on 90 degree fitting

    OK. Thank you. The problem is that I am loosing oil right there, and I don't know how much can I tighten. Seems that would be a trial and error procedure... :roll: Christian
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    transmission oil cooler hose: torque for the jam nut on 90 degree fitting

    transmission oil cooler hose: torque for the jam nut on 90 degree fitting: SOLVED Hello forum. One of my jam nut on the 90 degree fitting got loose and I lost some oil between transmission chase and 90 degree fitting. The steps to change the trans oil cooling pipes are in TM 9-2320-365-20-3 on...
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    CTIS and Arduino

    Why not relays? Using some industrial relay is more reliable than PWM, and in emergency can control manually... Christian
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    CTIS and Arduino

    Sounds very intresting. Thank you very much for the information! @Ronmar: I will be more than happy if you share some pics and info about your solution. Thank you very much! I would like to have a system like the original ECU, where you can select the ground type, maybe with display to see...
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    CTIS and Arduino

    Hello again. Please don't misunderstand me. It's not because it is not working, but I like to have a spare part of this component. On web actually I cannot find any seller that sells the controller. This is why I was thinking to make a rebuild of it. Christian
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    CTIS and Arduino

    Hello forum. I am thinking of creating a Arduino hack for the CTIS controller for M1078, first and maybe second generation. I gave a very fast look at the system and seems not really complicated. Does anyone have some information or a workflow diagram, some sensor value or something else that...
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    M1078 A0 change inner door handle

    OK. Thank you very much for your help! I will try the thin plastic ring and also the alu handles from online market... Thanks a lot from Italy!
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    M1078 A0 change inner door handle

    Hello. The wood is not very thick, about 3,2mm woos and 5mm foam that can compressed. The original handles have sharp edges and I fear they will cut leater... Welding a pipe on the alu handle can be a solution, I will think about it! Thank you Christian
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    M1078 A0 change inner door handle

    Hello forum. I remade the inner door part and now the inner door handle won't fit because they are too short. On a previous post someone wrote that Volvo door handle will fit. Does someone change the inner door handles and know some type that will fit? Thanks a lot and regards from Italy...
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    Cab latch does not lock

    Hello again. I solved the problem switching the lower spacer to the upper screws, plus adding other spacers. Now it's straight and the lock goes in a little bit more, about 3mm... Lower locker need also to be adjusted because cab was not entering correctly! Thanks a lot for helping me! Christian
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    Cab latch does not lock

    OK, I will try and let you know... Thank you very much! Christian
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    Cab latch does not lock

    Hello Ronmar! Thank you for your reply. Yes, there are spacers between the upper hookplate. Now I need to figure out if it's better dismiss the lower spacers or add some upper spacers too! Many thanks, it helped me a lot! Christian
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    Cab latch does not lock

    Hello Suprman. Thank you for your reply. I will try to dismiss the spacers under the 2 lower screws, also for me seems misaligned... Have someone a picture of a correct aligned bracket? Thanks a lot! Christian
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    Cab latch does not lock

    Hello forum. Finally I got my M1078 from the dealer and starting the RV conversion. But for first I have a problem with the cab latch. The hydraulic latch is working well (tried it with cab fully raised, it engages and locks the hook), but when I lower the cab the pin would not go in and block...
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    Howto get some info for a M1078

    Thank you everyone! Need to sand a little bit because the unit markers are overpainted... Thanks a lot! Christian
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    Howto get some info for a M1078

    Hello! Thank you for your answer, but I mean what's the story behind this specific serial number, like in what division or company was used, to know the background of my truck... Sorry if I was not clear... Thank you! Christian
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    Howto get some info for a M1078

    Hello forum. Is there any way to know a little bit of the story of a M1078? I know only the SN: AT6409BCJF, it's a M1078, maybe from North/South Carolina, but I don't know it exactly... Maybe someone know where can I get some info in whith company was used etc... Thanks and regards from...
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    White front marker lights

    OK, I will send you a PM monday! Thanks and to monday! Christian
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    White front marker lights

    Hello Thank you for your answer. Yes, tried to find something, I also find the original manufacturer of the lights. But they produce it only in amber and red... Problem is the armored version, it' not easy to find... Thank you and have a nice day!
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    White front marker lights

    Hello forum. I want to re-use the original marker lights on my M1078, but in Europe the front marker lights need to be white and not amber. Does anyone know if the glass exist also in white, and if so where can be buyed? Thanks and regards from Italy Christian
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