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Yeah, that's it. I couldn't remember after getting it mixed up with my own acronym; NITWIT.

I believe it is, Ahab. These past two weeks I've been studying the air schematics quite a bit. There's a lot of interesting stuff to learn. Too bad I'm forgetting it nearly as fast as I'm soaking it in. And that may include the proper name of the 4WD switch.

Not to defend the FLU wiring system, but I think my outlook on whatever repairs, modifications, maintenance etc. I'm doing on a FLU would be different if I didn't do it for fun. If someone paid me to perform those tasks I probably wouldn't mind the complexity and lack of access nearly as much.

Alright, not sure what you'd like me to tell, but in my case the air leak was at a hose by the right front wheel. Your results may vary. The great thing with compressed air leaks is that they're so easy to find. Whether I find a suitable replacement hose or simply plug the hose that's there...

Wet? Not if equipped with a functional and stylish moisture repelling shield. It's affordable, too.

Alright, today the computer cooperated so here are photos of the 4L80E/Atlas and the built 6.5.

Another alternative, which gives you a lower Low range (in this case 3.8:1) and twin sticks, is to use an Atlas transfer case. I put this 4L80E and Atlas 'case together a while back for a project that never happened, so it's for sale. And if I sell that setup, then I might as well sell the...

Yeah, it would've been quicker to use something else, but the HMMH has been sitting for a long time, largely because the 5-plus feet of snow (so far) this month has kept the SEE busy. Despite the hibernation and cold morning, it fired right up. Besides, it was appropriate to use a FLU to get the...

Only guessing here, but it's probably easier to plumb in a hydraulic motor with a PTO shaft output on a SEE than to add a regular mechanical PTO. Alright, I already know it'd be fairly simple to add a hydraulically driven PTO. But its output wouldn't be a high as that of a mechanical PTO. If...

That qualifies as a "too slick" feature to me. Not that the buzzer is still operational in any of my FLUs.

I sure do. The entire diagnostic system for example. And there are many other features I'd gladly do without.

Okay, after thinking about the above, do you mean that the boom (inner "arm") or the dipper (that the bucket is attached to) won't extend? If it's the boom, and the release lever actually lifts the mechanical lock, it could be that the over-center design of the boom cylinder is the culprit. It's...

I can answer number 1. Yes, synthetic brake fluid only. For number 2, if it's only the wiring part that's eaten and the cap still seals, I wouldn't worry about it. Might only be connected to the diagnostic system. Unless you have to worry about it because of the customer, that is.

Hey, when even I can manage the schematic, it can't be all that hard. Since the honorable General Hood thankfully offered us those wall charts (which I had to refer to today again) it is fairly simple to figure the electrical out. Without, it would've been tricky indeed. Those wall charts are...

Oh, them doing strange stuff is perfectly normal. And I'm sure that if you could be a wee bit more specific, someone would be able to try to help. Seems like peakbagger, choprboy and a few others know more about SEEs than should be legally allowed.

Bison, I agree that knowing how a vehicle will act/react under "unusual" circumstances can be a life saver. And it bugs me when I haven't tried going sideways in something yet. Except for the FLUs. But who knows, one day my balls may get big enough... If I had to try uprighting the SEE with the...

Should've ordered smaller tires. Not surprisingly, now that we're finally getting decent snow I'm finding the limits of the snowblower/SEE combo. The main problem isn't the snowblower. At 84 inches, it's about as narrow as it can be for the width of a SEE or it wouldn't clear a path for it, so...

Don't know if it can or not, but I disconnected the fuel line between the valve and strainer, then put compressed air through it. Lots of bubbling in the tank. Did it help? Not sure, as I did a number of other things at the same time. But one definite result was that lots of small particles...

Yes, please do. My SEE has an unusually lame loader.

Welcome, John. When (if?) I get my hands on a parts SEE, I'll have seats left over. A hood? Could use one myself.