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    Pto?

    Allison lists a couple different drive gears for the 3000 series PTO..
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    LMTV braking question

    The Allison transmission doesn't shift like a Cadillac. You know when gears change. M1084A1 does the same especially from 3-2 i did notice that with the retarder switch depressed it's much more pronounced.
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    Theft deterrence of LMTV

    A few options: The later trucks have a battery disconnect that you can pad lock. You can put a hidden switch in the neutral line of the TCM which won't allow it to start. Leave the air tanks drained an open. Take the emergency glad hand plugs off. Disconnect the batteries But honestly if...
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    98 LMTV registration in TX????

    Ive registered 6 lmtvs and one mtv in Texas. No issues whatsoever.
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    So your thinking Expo FMTV .. Max height ??

    I'd add that few if any shelters are designed to have 17,000 pounds on top of them.
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    So your thinking Expo FMTV .. Max height ??

    why not have a telescoping style enclosure? Sort of like this?
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    Did anyone here win this auction? M1089A1 6X6 Wrecker

    Uncle Sam paid $219562.00 for my 2005 M1084A1 in 2005.
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    Looking for USED (Bad) FMTV/LMTV Cab Air Bag

    Can taller bags be had? I need a 2 inch cab lift to put 54" tires.
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    Did anyone here win this auction? M1089A1 6X6 Wrecker

    That is a stellar price.
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    Engine cooling fan not working problem solved!

    The switch on the gauge panel.
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    Engine cooling fan not working problem solved!

    Just an FYI.. I took the M1084A1 to the beach last weekend and had a blast.. I noticed the Fan was all the time on and sounded like a 747 on takeoff... I spent the last two days diagnosticating everything and low and behold, the fan switch plug was inserted into the light check switch. I did...
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    Engine tearing itself apart!

    A common failure is the slip yokes on the driveshaft. They wear out and the driveshaft starts to wobble. It's possible that your truck was in the middle of maintenance or repair and the job was rushed when the decision was made to sell it off. I've seen a lot of this happen.
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    I need to be schooled on ltmv rear tarp and bows

    there are stowage places for bow's on the front of the bed.
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    Where are the cargo covers for LMTVs?

    The few I've seen at auction brought nearly as much for what can be had on FleaBay.
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    FMTV Leaking Air when brake pedal is pushed

    I was able to find an off the shelf aftermarket valve. I don't recall the part number though.
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    LMTV prices

    So what's up with LMTV's prices in the Pacific Northwest?they seem to bring a substantial premium.
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    FMTV Door Handle Questions

    All my C7 trucks all have the side pull handles. I have a 3126 powered truck that has pull up handles and a 94 M1088 that had side pull handles. With the mixing and matching of parts done at the depot and units, it's hard to say what left the factory.
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    53's on an LMTV

    They make the truck look silly but they fit! I might have some issues with the Hydraulic tank (winch truck) though.
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