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It would appear that the air lines on my M1088 have seen better days. I moved the one on the center pumpkin, and it broke off. Everywhere I look, something rubber or plastic needs help. Southern sun UV eats rubber and plastic. Not unexpected, but will be added to an already long laundry list of...
Hi Guys,
It is time to replace the fuel lines on my M1088. Was wondering if someone has done this already.
1. Use push on barb connectors?
2. I think I saw someone recommending an inline fuel pump. Anyone do this?
3. Any special hose you recommend? I have seen the push loc brand and some...
Hi Guys,
I finally getting to take the 5th wheel off to start my RV conversion. Is there anything special to these nuts or bolts? I'm using a HF 1" drive air tool. Metric or SAE? Hard to tell with paint on them : ) They seem to fight being loosened. Guess I should not be surprised.
Thanks!
I note that one of our members had a steering box failure, with a large crack in the body. Any thoughts as to what might cause this? Have others had the same issue?
Hi Guys!
I need to clean out the cab lift hydraulic lines and check valves on my m1088. I assume the check valves are in the manifold?
What is the best method to do this? Do you flush with anything in particular? Push air through the lines? Add a little alcohol? Are the little filters in the...
Can we get a Emergency / dead on the side of the road perm. section for the major sections of this site? Maybe call it BEACON or something. Would be great if the header would flash like a beacon when someone is stranded.
Then our attention as members can be quickly drawn to the people that...
I was thinking about how quickly the air tanks run out of air with repeated braking. While I have never driven in ice or snow in my truck, might a larger tank allow you to pump the brakes a lot more before no air (assuming no antilock brakes) and thus be safer? Maybe I'm missing something.:)
I'm having issues with the panel of rotary switches that direct air to the cab, suspension mounted on the passenger side of the truck. I need to search for info. Anyone know the official name of this thing?
Hopefully you will never need a rebuild, but if you do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUVjJibTLLQ
I'd have the shop measure the bore with a stress plate.