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    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    Nice work, great video. I just received my cab latch rebuild kit from Midwest Military Eq. I'm hoping for more favorable results. :oops: In your video, the unknown air fitting under the cab next to the heater/coolant lines is the exhaust for the treadle valve (brake pedal) and the parking...
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    My tip for spare relays

    I think people just replace those with fuses. I did anyway. I was troubleshooting something electrical, I can't remember what, it seemed like the breakers were popping when they shouldn't have. Out of frustration, I just replaced them all with fuses.
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    Relocate coolant overflow in front of motor M1078

    Eagerly watching this thread!
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    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    I bought this one based on a recommendation. Worked great for me, was absolutely required on a couple joints. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787C31T1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    2001 M1088A1 Burnt up!! My After Fire Repairs

    First and foremost, I'm no expert so don't take this as gospel, ESPECIALLY with brakes. I'm on the fence making a post at all, afraid I'll be spreading false info.... To make matters worse, I've been working on an M1083A0 and some of my stuff is clearly laid out a little differently. I...
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    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    Congrats! That's a big [bureaucratic] step!
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    Breaking news.... a new FMTV parts supplier.... well sorta

    Long time lurker, not much of a poster but I seriously wish him the most success. He posts so much good info on here, happily, for free! Bookmarking the site for later. (y)
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    M1088 camper conversion

    Yea, same thing here, unfortunately, but I'll take some body work over shakey mirrors.
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    M1088 camper conversion

    Looks great! I used some aluminum plate/washers for the top mounts but the bottom mounts need something more because the mirror pushes in on the door skin. In other words, plates on the inside of the door won't do anything on the bottom. I welded a bar to the door skin to distribute the load...
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    M1088 camper conversion

    The GT is siiiiiick! Here's my $0.02 for when you do mirrors...I did the Freightliner mirrors and they're too heavy for the door without reinforcement/modification. I think I would do the same ones again if I were to go back in time. However, you might look at some that attach to the top of...
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    Plastic plugs under windshield... anybody have a place to get them?

    mcmaster.com You could also replace them with handles.
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    LMTV's show me your WINCH

    I think you mean, "a place to stand and a lever long enough". :D
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    LMTV picture w/odd wheels

    Same wheels but with CTIS covers.
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    A1 Cat 3126 Air Intake Specs

    Agreed, more is better in this case but having just bought 2 Donaldson filters myself, if I was going to get a mulligan, I'd buy only 1 of a really big filter. 1 really big filter one is less costly than 2 larger filters; upfront and in service... Of course, that ideology may or may not work...
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    LMTV Shocks Absorbers

    Here you go: https://www.grigsbytrucks.com/product/fox-fmtv-chassis-shock-absorber-lmtv-4x4-front-rear/ In case that link dies: Grisby trucks sells FOX shocks (currently on BO) for $290/ea, front and rear. Replaces: 12414357, 2510-01-372-4839, D-11152, D11152 Order (4) GF-901-100-039 for...
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    Removing Cab

    Considering the existing condition, unbolt everything and tilt it forward until it falls off. Drag it from there.... It's really pretty easy to remove the cab provided you have some way to physically remove it. I removed the fenders and the step/box thing under the door. I made 4 lifting...
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    How does the m1078 4x4 work?

    Bleed the parking brake on the spinning tire(s)...? That's what I'd like to play with someday....
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    Battery tender for FMTV

    Can I ask why to avoid Noco? I have one and though it was a bit pricey, I think it's been pretty awesome.
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    A Guy, a Dog, an M1083, and 2700 Miles

    If you pick the alternate route via I70, be mindful of the weather through the rocky mountains! i.e, if it were me, I'd go South. But, if you do go the northern route and need anything near Denver, feel free to reach out ;) Have fun and be safe!
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    Hydraulic cylinder rebuilding (spare, cab etc)

    Not sure about the cab or spare cylinders but your idea is legit. Look at Abom79 on youtube, he does this on the regular. Here's the first one that I found
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