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    Power steering fluid filter...

    It's not that bad...... System only takes about three quarts so this $30 gallon jug will do the job. Get two and have enough to properly flush it and some spare on hand. Republic Oil 5606 Super Clean Hydraulic Oil 1 Gallon 5606A 5606H 5606J https://a.co/d/475npWk
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    Power steering fluid filter...

    The cab lift system does not use AW32 hydraulic fluid. It uses MIL-PRF-5606H mineral oil aviation hydraulic fluid. AW32 and ATF and all the other stuff that people put in there is part of what causes the seals to fail and clog up the cylinder check valves, etc. 5606H has an ISO 15 VG - it is...
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    Power steering fluid filter...

    Jack up the front with the wheels off the ground, suck out the reservoir, refill with new fluid, and steer the wheels lock to lock a dozen times. Repeat this process two or three or however many times you like till the fluid you suck out looks like the fluid you put in. It's cheap AW32 tractor...
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    Diagnostic Readers

    That need will come up again - run a fuse panel off the 12v ignition relay under the PDP for accessories.
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    MMDC air sensors, replacement (?)

    Yet another example of MWM's turd polishing practices. They don't equip the trucks with the right parts - they equip them with what returns the most money. And the AD9 can be found all over for dirt cheap. It's new and shiny and that's all you need to lure a first time buyer. Acela is the same...
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    Removing torque rods and v-bar

    If they are anything like my steering tie rods and drag link they will pop out with a couple good smacks on the housings, etc. The TM just says "remove two self-locking nuts" and "remove torque rod" The prescribed tool list: General Mechanics Tool kit, jack, jack stands, goggles, torque...
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    Ah I see. You are too light in the back. Makes sense.
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    Maybe! These things have SUPERB traction due to literally tons of weight on a massive contact patch so it's pretty hard to lock up the tires. Put the tires at 90 psi for the attempt.
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    If you can get the ABS to activate on anything less than ice or snow my hat's off to you sir.
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    My guess is someone hooked up incorrectly or applied power to the coms port and blew those resistors. Your DC meter readings on the coms bus is showing the meters averaged interpretation of the 5v square wave. It's not going to be exactly 2.5v because the on and off times are not exactly 50/50...
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    Alternate Alternator Selection

    That part doesn't exist in the Army system. That doesn't mean it's not the same but that CAT part number has no National Stock Number cross.
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    Alternate Alternator Selection

    No a gimmick. A band-aid for a poorly sized alternator.
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    Alternate Alternator Selection

    The original one with all the individual wires is a known issue. There's a PS magazine article about making new small interconnect wires for them. But there's a new version from Bussmann if you don't want to delete it.
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    Where is the CTIS function troubleshooting section in the TM's?

    So what symptoms are you having when you try to run an inflate or deflate?
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    There is no need to retract the cylinder. Once the cab latches and the pin retracts you can stop.
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    Hhhmmm - have you rebuilt the air-over-hydraulic pump? Sounds like it's aerating the fluid and that's causing the volume to increase and it's efficiency to drop off. When you say it takes 40 pumps to retract the "cylinder" are you referring to the latch locking pin? If things are working as...
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    LMTV Maintenance and employee proofing

    That is the factory CAT fuel filter. All those parts will be available at any CAT dealer - just bring them the engine serial number off the rocker cover.
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    LMTV Maintenance and employee proofing

    Best to read the -10 manual and follow all it's guidance. There are a LOT of grease fittings. You will want to also read the -23P manual for all the annual and bi-annual services. Treat the air system with EXTRA attention and service the dryer regularly. The compressor's like to eat exhaust...
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    LMTV Abs troubleshooting

    Well many people have swapped to just two batteries and had no issues so four group 24's should be fine.
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    LMTV Abs troubleshooting

    Yeah I've never had mine disconnect. But I've not seen the 100A unit disconnect or fail to run with the grid heater running either - the grid heater is on the 24v side and that's the less loaded side of the alt (compared to the 12v with all the lighting turned on). I think you have some serious...
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