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Regarding the ECU battery, fuzzytoaster on here just went through that. He had to replace the ECU, and Cat was not particularly helpful. He has a thread on the subject.

The 3126's engine computer has a "hold up battery" that cannot be replaced, and is just about at end of life for this era truck. When it dies, the truck will not longer run. Then the real fun begins.

We just had a thread on this. EDIT: INCORRECT: The rear tailgate area brackets are for "convoy ahead" sign. Juanprado is correct, the side, rear and hood brackets are for CID panels.

What era military used this acronym? I never heard it. Sorry for thread diversion.

What does RTH mean?

Welcome. Sounds like when you installed the waterproof distributor, you stabbed it a tooth or teeth off. As for now, do you have fresh clean gas in the truck? 2+ year old gas will not work well if at all.

Nice trailer. Don't see those around anymore. Was like a textile repair shop possibly? Markings are straight out of the Vietnam era.

Trailer is M416, built for use with M151 series. It will be fine behind the A1. The engine data plate is from when Dutch military overhauled the engine.

Engine is correct! I believe only entire fenders are available.

That is the same axle that was bolted on in Sealy in 1998. Get a quote on drive-in drive out gear change at MTP drivetrain in Many, LA. You can wait or get a rental car and go home.

Wow add this to the list of bizarre FMTV air brake problems. Have not seen this, my only suggestion is to go back to the usual culprit of spring brake application while driving, issues with the vent in the front gladhand covers.

The GP lot is in the middle of the action at Red River Depot. Inches away from the interstate. You want a car hauler to move that for you, not a 18 wheeler.

Yes the 3 digit number is your VIN.

Kinda. But talk about rollin' coal. They rolled coal before it was cool . . .

That is a 1950's German made clone of the US WWII 1 ton Ben Hur trailer. They were brought over about 20 years ago by various vendors such as Army Cars. Contracts for these trailers were handed out to aid with economic reconstruction of war devastated Germany. I have one, it is hard to tell...

Guys, the ring and pinion gearsets are a current item for Meritor. Vendors such as FMTV Truck Sales and MTP Drivetrain can also install these for you, either drive in drive out, or send your chunks to them.

Nope, it's based on the WWII GMC 6x6 chassis known as the "CCKW". The 1950's M135 axles/chassis are similar but not the same and not interchangeable. Some of the aftermarket DUKW builders have used the M135 chassis however.

Welcome. The LMTV's single rear Meritor RF611 axle is rated at 15,000 lbs. The tires are good for 10,000 ea. So figure the truck weighs 18,000 empty, say 8000 of that is on the rear, so leaves you with 7000 payload, or 3.5 tons. Most prior military vehicles were rated at twice the capacity...

The seal that is leaking or missing is between the flange and spline. Pvt. Dope tried to shortcut the proper repair with a tube of silicone.

Call Surplus City Jeep Parts and see who they recommend. Nice Jeep! Is it original USMC? Might have that limited slip front axle?