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  1. 1951M1078

    Don't by from Welding Supplies from IOC !

    I have a BITCH ! Ordered some equipment from "Welding Supplies from IOC". Its a on line Co. I got a Gift Card and never saw a Expired Date on it.(My Bad.) Tried to use it and it would not go. Ok so I sent a Email and asked what could be done.I was told," nothing could be done." If you do go to...
  2. 1951M1078

    12 volt trailer plug number ?

    Anybody know what the Cole Hersee part number for the 12 volt trailer end plug is ? Thanks.
  3. 1951M1078

    Pointers for M1078 off roading ?

    Going out to do some training with my M1078. This will be a off road thing. Do you guy's have any pointers ? Nothing crazy just some Jeep / Side by side trails. And yes I have towing ! LOL
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    Different transfer case. Two speed ?

    Someone posted this and it got me thinking. http://www.marmon-herrington.com/t-30 What is the ratio in the AWD transfer case on the M1078 ? I have asked for cost but have not heard back yet ? $$$$$$$ ? Like all, I to am looking for better road speed or lower motor speed and maybe this would...
  5. 1951M1078

    Any tricks to pulling the bed ?

    Removing the bed on my LMTV. Any tricks or things I need to know ?
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    Pulling the 3rd. member's on M1078 = time ?

    For a first timer with good tools,how long will it take to pull the front and the rear 3rd. member ? Thinking about the high speed gears but will need to do it myself . Don't have the money to pay someone to do it.
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    What is a M1078 bed without top worth ?

    What are they worth ? Seem's to be in good shape. Troop seats are their and one needs to be replaced. No top or bows. Ideas ?
  8. 1951M1078

    A/C system out put ?

    Does anybody know what the BTU out ( or input ,not sure which ? ) put of the LMTV A/C unit ?
  9. 1951M1078

    Why not go to electric fans ?

    Went for a 45 mile drive and the fan was cycling on and off as it should. Then it seemed like I had not heard it and checked the gauge.230 Deg.+- . Slowed down and and got it to about 220-215 Deg. Let it sit for some time and was back to 200. Then drove home. Dumped all the air and the fan still...
  10. 1951M1078

    Will we see more Detroit Lockers ? Or any lockers ?

    Looks like I missed the boat on the Detroit lockers. Do any of you think we will see any more Lockers ? Would like to add it to the rear of my truck.
  11. 1951M1078

    Sound deading install ?

    Been working on the seat change and needed to clean up thing under the carpet pad. Before installing the sound pad, how much of the old did you leave down ? I pulled all the loses stuff and primed the rust area. Ideas ?
  12. 1951M1078

    What Air Ride seat base ?

    Any idea what air ride seat base to use on my M1078 ? Looks like it needs to be a Low-profile for sure.
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    M1078 final drive ratio ?

    I'm having a hard time with a engine RPM calculator .If I use a 46" tall tire and axle ratio of 3.9 at 1 to 1 and a speed of 50 MPH I get 1424 RPM. I do not think this is correct ? What am I doing wrong ? Been playing with the Axle ratio . I and have found at 55 mph with a 5.4 it would be 2169...
  14. 1951M1078

    Tow bar foot for LMTV ?

    Anybody know if this is the one for the LMTV ? NSN 2540-01-577-3988
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    Suggest a new category ? LMTV mod's and Hot Rodding ?

    Could we add a new category ? LMTV mod's and hot rodding ? Maybe a good place for the non-purest ?
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    Anybody install a tach that is driven be the Alt. ?

    Got this tach off Ebay and was wondering if anybody has tried it ? Its driven off the Alt. and needs to be adjusted to the right RPM by using a optical tach. Was like $30 + with shipping. Guess that makes me the test dummy . LOL
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    2 1/2 ton Auto Trans+ M1078's trans ?

    5 ton Auto Trans+ M1078's trans ? Anybody know how close the 5 ton Auto trans is to the M1078 auto ? Shift about the same from say 3-7 on the M1078 ? Drove mine today for 15 miles and I'm ok with the way it shifts after its worm. Reason I ask I'm looking into using the 2 1/2 ton trans in my...
  18. 1951M1078

    Where is the wiper wash switch ?

    Just cleaned up the washer tank and tested the pump off the truck. So where is the washer switch ? Randy
  19. 1951M1078

    Air fittings at the 3 valves in the driver wheel well ?

    So I got my missing valve ( front left ). # are 3/8" hose and one is 1/2" hose. The valve assemble was missing the hose fittings caps,ferrell and crunch tubes. So I went to my Weather-Head stuff. The 1/2" is fine but the 3/8" have a different thread than my Weather-head ? Can anybody tell...
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    Thinking about building a mold for a turret cover ?

    Being a boat guy I'm thinking about building a turret cover. It will be a fiberglass system with a foam core . I have two ways to go. One is mold-less or build a mold. Only need a mold to do more than one. If you could get a turret cover made of fiberglass,unpainted ,would you pay $250 +...
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