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I kept my truck at half-tank for the last year until I put it away for winter when I filled it all the way up for the very first time owning it. I was happy that I still didn't have any moisture issues. This time though I'm keeping it topped off especially with diesel at nearly $5/gallon here...

Well done! I did something similar to the air-assisted steering cylinder exhaust, using a clear PVC hose spliced between the exhaust wye and the rest of the original hose that was in good condition. I'll have to consider this for whenever I have to replace my coolant hoses. Your truck seems...

Have you considered changing where you're buying your diesel fuel? I've never had moisture issues like that. My fuel-water separator barely drains anything at all. Even when I have the engine running and fuel sprays into a clear plastic jug when I open the valve, there's no water in the fuel...

When I did my truck's tires, I used these o-rings: https://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/rimofortwopi.html

All these sounds my truck doesn't make - I feel like I'm missing out :p @Gypsyman recently noticed an air system sound that may be attributed to air equalization between the storage tanks after shutdown, making a periodic hiss per @rustystud . As far as I noticed my truck makes all these...

With the stock motor, the M820's maximum towing capacity is 15000 lbs according to the TM. I can't remember if that's doubled for paved roads like cargo capacity was. The M818 tractor could take a maximum of 37500 lbs on the 5th wheel (again, not sure if that's doubled for paved roads). By...

I would've gotten the Continental MPT81s to replace my old 14.5R20 Michelin XLs. Unfortunately they were way outside of my budget, so I went with pre-loved 395/85R20 tires with 75% tread instead. The 365/80R20 tires are a direct replacement of the 14.5R20 tires. Your CTIS will still work the...

Your truck looks great! It makes me want to clean up and repaint mine!

I don't think you're losing much missing the turbo. They only added about 5 horsepower and not all of them have an obvious whistle. If anything I find a non-turbo truck desirable because you can shut it down faster from not having to worry about cooking the turbo, especially if you don't have...

It's one of the reasons why I'd like a 5-ton - just another area where the bigger truck is more rugged! Glad you're having fun with your truck (y)

Those tires look nice! I'd flip those rear hubs though, as much as I like how they look like that. I think bearing damage is a risk unless you aren't planning on loading heavy stuff in the bed.

They seem to be a thing of the past starting with the HMMWV and HEMTT. None of the FMTV have them, nor the MTVR. My 1995 M35A3 still has them, though.

Don't MLVWs have problems with the metals used to build them? I thought they were prone to premature corrosion and breakage, especially on the rear suspension. I wonder if that's why they're going straight to scrap. Are the Canadians still selling their Leopard C2s? That could be a fun...

I've never noticed my truck making this noise. Then again when I've had it out for a drive it's usually for its only drive for the day, so I immediately drain the air tanks after I park it. Next car show I take it to I'm going to have to remember to listen for this!

That's interesting... I wonder how much your truck's air gauge moves with each puff. Could it be a failing air pressure relief valve? I think there should be one at the air tanks.

I've never done it either, but I'll have to pull the bearings this spring on the rear axles to replace leaking seals. I'm not quite prepared to do it yet because I still need to order the parts and gear oil to replace any lost when pulling the hub caps and shafts. I find that it helps a lot to...

I like how the van box came with furniture! Very nice :cool:

I feel like those GovLiquidation guys were just making up names as they went about making the papers! Three different names for our trucks in the same thread :alien:

I wear an old baseball cap when working under the truck or tight spaces to add some protection to my head. You can do one better and get a bump cap:

When I registered my truck, I took it to a rural DMV (which is more likely to register old farm trucks without hassle) and didn't say anything about it being military or former military. The DMV clerk I was working with was a little puzzled about the heavy weight I registered it at for...