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Are you saying there is an unused circuit breaker that I can use for 12v or is there a bus of some sort I can attach to?

I will take the clutch off tomorrow afternoon. I am apprehensive about it. If I take out the six allen head screws does that remove the clutch? Isn't there a bolt in the center?

My fan problem must be like that. I can move the edge of the fan forward and backward a good 3 inches. The fan also spins on the shaft with no air to the clutch. Darn. Where can I buy a new clutch and fan?

The fan spins on the shaft with no air pressure. I see the six allen head screws that I believe hold the fan on.Guess I have to remove them. Didn't want to do that.

My new truck has a fan problem that has me stumped. I have gone over the manuals again and again. I've got the parts memorized, but I ca't fix it. When I was driving it home at 50-54 MPH I heard a loud intermittent noise and vibration. Had to almost crawl home because it wouldn't happen at...

I will take a look as soon as I finish a repair and lower the cab. Thanks, Steve

I just bought a M1078 and I'm excited about it. OK, it's silly. Anyhow, I need cigarette lighter sockets to plug my power cables into for my GPS, etc. Where can I find a 12 volt DC source to wire it into on this truck? Thanks, Steve

Yes, should be a safety feature, lose air pressure and brakes come on. OK, I'm going for some remaining questions: 1.The M1078 doesn't have a switch for High/Low range that I have found. So it doesn,t have two ranges? 2. When in 4 wheel drive do all 4 wheels grab because both differentials...

Wow, that was quick! Thanks

Does an M1078 have spring brakes like a civilian vehicle? I may not be asking this correctly. If you lose air pressure in either brake system do the brakes come on to prevent a runaway vehicle? Thanks, Steve

Where do you buy parts for your M1078's? The truck I bought needs an inside door latch handle and a window crank assembly ? that goes inside the door.

I have learned a lot here and I thank everybody for their candid advice. It sounds like GP is above my level of ability. But, I do have good news. I have purchased a M1078 from a private sale like it has been suggested here. Sure it cost more than GP, but I took it for a test drive and the...

Aren't the vehicles maintained by the military? The more I find out about this the more confusing it becomes.

In my case I would have to drive the truck home, so it has to start and run. I can't jump 24volts from my Dodge Cummins pick up. I don't have military jumper cables and if I did, my truck doesn't accept them of course. How does somebody look at an auction truck and try to jump start it? What...

This is very interesting. I assumed they never even put jumper cables on a truck. If it's batteries wouldn't start it up they just said wouldn't start. Are you saying they use jumper cables during the inspection? So if it won't start it has a serious problem? Any ideas where I can find a...

Hello all. I would like to buy a M1078. When I look on govplanet.com there are several of them for sale on their auction (close enough to drive home to North Florida). None of them start for their simple inspection. I would like to hire a mechanic to check out a couple of these vehicles...

I think I should add that I have driven many trucks. Straight jobs, freezer trucks and dump trucks towing a back hoe.

Well ow, I've learned a lot here and have lots of questions. I should do some research and come back here. It seems that the trucks come in different lengths and even expandable? And different engines? I don't intend to go off road driving with one. Just for enjoyment, but only a few MPG...

I've never used the member's map, but will give it a try. I don't know which model I will end up with. I'd like a truck with a box in the back suitable for limited camping. I restored my M1028A2, S250 and M101A2 and enjoyed it. Now I want to sell or trade those vehicles and get a 5 ton...

Yes, that's the place I was referring to. They won't let you look over the truck you are interested in. I've never owned a 5 ton truck. Are they fun to drive? Thanks, Steve