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    M1070e1

    Hi was reading the Write up on the m1070F in the October/November 2016 supply line and in the write up it says there was a m1070e variant that had the Detroit series 60 engine in it. has any one got one? Or come across one with the series 60 in it? If so what hp was the engine rated at and what...
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    M1070 doing what it's designed to do....

    Hi the blue trailer is just a civilian step frame low loader that is widely available in the UK. It is on air suspension with an electric hydraulic pump for the ramps. It has a 2" fifth wheel pin so I use the adapter so that it fits the Oshkosh fifth wheel. I have aver moved the fifth wheel...
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    M1070 doing what it's designed to do....

    Hi which trailer do you want to know about the blue or red one?
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    M1070 doing what it's designed to do....

    Me winching on an M51 Super Sherman at Southampton after its arrival from the USA winches are slow because the engine is on tick over as I wanted to get it exactly centred on the trailer. https://youtu.be/d3JE_DRJDtI
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    looking for this part on the sponson

    Hi do not know what the parts manual calls it from memory. I call it aerial blast shield used when tow launcher on roof also used in conjunction with metal strips covering rear hatch rubber seals I got mine from real4wd years ago, part number is in parts manual, if you have no joy will look it...
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    Tach not Working

    From your pictures you do not have a duel voltage alternator. as my kit has not arrived yet I can not be more helpful as would have to see what the installation instructions say where to connect the wires to.
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    Engine Sound and Thoughts

    Was there a reason why the dash master switch was turned off straight after starting? This switch needs to be left on for gauges to work!
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    Tach not Working

    Hi the duel voltage alternator was fitted for the 4L80e overdrive transmission as this is 12volt along with its ecu often thought why did they not make it 24volt?
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    Tach not Working

    I have just got a windshield kit off eBay the add does say wiring configured for duel voltage alternator if yours is the same kit this might be the the reason .
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    I have v-100 Parts!

    Hi well done you for trying to help others with a v-100 ��
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    m1070 transmission oil change

    hi has any one changed out the 15w\40 oil from the m1070 clt-754 transmission? if so what did you use fluid wise? and how did it fair with the new fluid? would like to hear from people who work there trucks ie gcwr 50ton and above. any tips for draining to a different fluid ie draining torque...
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    Sway solution for M1070 that was converted to haul not pull

    Hi mine had a wander at the top end speed front axle wheels pointing straight ahead rear steer axle was not.i set it up as manual which says that when axle 1 is in straight ahead position the rear steering drop arm(pitman arm)should be inclined to the frount at 9 degrees and the frount pitman...
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    Sway solution for M1070 that was converted to haul not pull

    Is the rocking all the time or only when loaded at full load?
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    Humvee Mil 9000 warn rear winch

    Hi can any one stear me in the right direction which manual covers the installation of the rear 24v winch.i have the kit with all parts,have mounted winch ok behind bumper am looking for the official routing of the two power cables and where to connect them Ie starter or battery box?have in kit...
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    Humvees making their way around the world

    Hi all the stuf going for export has had a U.S. citizen bid and buy so all would have had to wait for a euc first before getting a export licence which can take up to 6 months but never has in my case. the exception to this was the bae systems m1113 which I got direct pre sale and the humvees I...
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    Humvees making their way around the world

    Hi there is no problem exporting I have done around 15 humvees the last one I did was the bae m1113.As far as I know any vechiles that are in private hands in the us can be exported to the uk although some need a export license which through the uk shipping company is $650 I have done ww2...
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    exhaust mods

    I was wondering why the silencer was not put in around the centre line of the bogie. the only thing I could think of is he wanted to use the exhaust stack pipe as the tail pipe kick out maybe?
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    exhaust mods

    If they are seats in the back forward facing maybe he has to move the exhaust for that reason?
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    M1070 tire chains with pics

    Hi thanks for that,good to know that all is correct.
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    M1070 tire chains with pics

    Hi, I fitted tire chains to my M1070 but one side of the chains there is a hook on clip that has no function to tighten and the other side of the chains, I.e. The outside of the tire has a hook and tension latch. I have four sets of chains, they are all like this I would have thought more...
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