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  1. Johno176

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Thanks for posting this. It looks like a great idea.
  2. Johno176

    Cranked engine and engine swaps

    I agree with scottmandu, the C7 would be a great re-fit because it would drop right in with only minor mods to electrical/computer. The C7 can be reprogrammed to 370 hp by cat dealer.
  3. Johno176

    New member, looking for my retirement project.

    To answer the question about the M1088's auxillary radiator, it is actually a transmission cooler. All of the 6x6 MTV's have them. They are located between the frame rails just ahead of the middle axle. The M1088 is mounted just behind the spare tire and is larger then the rest of the MTV's.
  4. Johno176

    Air Bag ?

    Best to save the brain teasing for the real issues that arise when you get your truck. The engineering is solid and the ride is quite good by design.
  5. Johno176

    LMTV M1078 Tachometer

    Suprman: I'm going to install a hydraulic package (pto/pump, tank and winch) on a non outfitted A1. Am I correct in assuming the wiring harnesses are all pre-wired for this option? If so, then by hooking in all the components does this complete the circuit to let the ECM know to adjust engine...
  6. Johno176

    LMTV M1078 Tachometer

    Do you happen to know if the A0 and A1 tachometers are the same?
  7. Johno176

    LMTV M1078 Transmission Fluid Change To ATF Write Up

    Very good post. Informative and well put together. Thanks.
  8. Johno176

    LMTV Adventure

    Just wondering if anyone has tried balancing with plastic air soft beads. A lot of guys have done this with Humvee tires.
  9. Johno176

    Changing the front cab mounts on the 1078A1

    Here is how I did mine recently. Do one side at a time. With cab fully lowered, remove the lower nut and washer. Then raise cab with air/hydraulic pump or manual pump slowly. When you get about 1/4 of the way up visually check the mount. Because the nut is off, the cab hydraulic cylinder will...
  10. Johno176

    200A alternator upgrade install.. And maybe some future mods

    Where did you find the alternator and upgrade kit? I have a 2005 M1088A1 and am interested in upgrading to a 200 amp. Thanks, John
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