• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

Search results

  1. A

    From fire truck to MTV

    Welded up the pass though box, .125" so it's heavy but strong. Trusty old Lincoln flux core welder worked great.
  2. A

    LMTV CTIS UPGRADE

    Year and a half ago for last post... haven't heard of anything ever coming from this.
  3. A

    LMTV: winch on the deck

    I can almost guarantee that CAD model is very inaccurate. Even if dimensionally perfect, the details needed for an accurate FEA are very technically complicated. Unless you are an engineer doing FEA on a regular basis and understand all the factors, FEA on an assembly structure like this is...
  4. A

    From fire truck to MTV

    Installed the cab passthrough door today. Went pretty well. Only concern is how close the coolant tank is, may have to relocate it depending on chassis flex.
  5. A

    From fire truck to MTV

    Made some progress on the pass though. Door for the habitat side is complete (besides sealing and paint). There will be an intermediary box above the filter, then another door/bulkhead on the cab side. The door in the cab will be right behind the drivers seat and can be accessed without having...
  6. A

    LMTV CTIS Question

    I'm running the stock pressures except for highway, Which I have at 80. Mine is a 6x6, unknown weight but probably around 30,000 lbs. Since mine is big and has a habitat on back it's not going to be doing ultimate rock crawling stuff.
  7. A

    LMTV CTIS Question

    Personally I think 4 pressures are more than enough. I can't come up with a theoretical situation where having more would make a difference, as long as you have them programmed for your needs.
  8. A

    M1088 camper conversion

    Curious why ad9 vs the purest version used on newer trucks? Sounds like lots of good news!
  9. A

    LMTV CTIS Question

    I'd really recommend getting a diagnostic interface and the Dana software(free). There is also a ton of other software for other parts of the truck you can access with same interface - getting that software other software can be problematic(expensive). If you want more detailed info you can send...
  10. A

    M1078 LMTV Hand Pump Exploded Twice

    I think that's correct, I also couldn't find definitive information on the check valves. I pulled those two parts out and it wasn't totally clear if they are the check valves.
  11. A

    From fire truck to MTV

    Made some good progress the last two days on the interior wood paneling and framing. The interior heats up super fast with my kerosene heater (just one of those freestanding units) and used roughly half a gallon to keep it warm for 12 hours over the past 2 days (it's been a high of 14°, starting...
  12. A

    Converting to 2 batteries only

    Yeah,I'm beginning to think actic is a relative term and maybe my area qualifies.
  13. A

    Converting to 2 batteries only

    Nearly new (this summer). Work fine when warm, haven't checked for equal charge. These temps are hell for batteries though. Our gas cars struggle as well.
  14. A

    Converting to 2 batteries only

    Old thread, but I didn't find good info when I went to 2. I have 2 6tl flooded and they are not enough to start my truck-2007 A1R, with functioning ether, -12F. I will either be upgrading to 4 batteries or maybe AGM versions for more cranking amps.
  15. A

    Alternate Alternator Selection

    Looking around at similar alternators to ours, price really isn't that different when everything taken in. Then have to deal with different mounting, the converter for 12V and then have the LBCD. If you don't need high output it can be done cheap it looks like (under $1K)
  16. A

    Alternate Alternator Selection

    Just another data point, my 2 6tl flooded (770ca) didn't have enough juice to start my C7 at about -10F. Supposedly agm are better cca at over 1000 for most brands. I may end up with 4x agm 6tl to deal with WI winter.
  17. A

    Alternate Alternator Selection

    So when are you going to unveil your new super secret alternator setup? Curious minds what to know!
  18. A

    Alternate Alternator Selection

    -6 model on govplanet https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Parts-C.E.-Niehoff-N1313-6-Alternator-California/11038467?h=5000,q|Niehoff+&rr=1&hitprm=&pnLink=yes
  19. A

    Alternate Alternator Selection

    That's for the 100 amp option, as GeneralDisorder mentioned, looks like there is another one. Look at the 1616 diagram, alternator case is different.
  20. A

    Alternate Alternator Selection

    I'd like to hear about the N1313 alternator. Dual volt 300 amp. While no images of brackets, I did find it listed in the HIMARS TM
Top