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Mirror arms mounted there until the west coast style replaced them in the 90's.

The winch drive is a convoluted multiple shaft arrangement, it goes down, then up, then over. See the manual for the details. Careful with the radiator, it is irreplaceable.

Range is threaded too, what's left of a knob is still there.

That's a pull starter off a HMMWV.

And you wanted to take this truck deep into Mexico??? I love my LMTV but the days of these being "ultra reliable" are long over.

Those N3030 units are hard to find. The N3207 units with the led's can be found but they won't plug in. If you are stuck far from home, plan b could be a cheapo gas generator with a battery charger.

Apply parking brake!

Suggest obtain McMaster Carr stock aluminum knurled thumbnut and turn it down to correct appearance.

There are several threads here that conclude that alternator shedding is due to driveshaft vibration due to the spline being worn out. Something to look at tomorrow.

Here is how to fix the latch: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?130222-Critical-FMTV-PM-not-covered-in-TMs&highlight=latch

Uh, not on the FMTV . . . Pump has it's own belt.

You can drive in the daytime for about 30 minutes or more without the alternator functioning.

Looking great in 686 Tan! Any progress with the brush guard fabrication you mentioned earlier in the thread? Put me down for one!

Better call Eastern and verify the engine and ABS, sounds like a listing error. But it does have the super useful winch!

The 1081 is a very special, very rare airdrop/LAPES equipped type of LMTV. The cab can be knocked down to the beltline. There are sling points in the cargo bed that permit the parachute harness to be attached. Otherwise it is the same as a M1078. There were no M1081A1's made EDIT this is not...

FMTV Truck Sales, a vendor here, can rebuild your air hydraulic pump economically.

If you can post up some pictures of it, that would help. If the truck has been sitting forever, the value will be under $1000. These G8T trucks are not widly sought after like WWII Jeeps. A sale ad in Hemmings Motor News for $2000 or best offer would be a way to gauge interest.

One is vent.

You have been told wrong, the part is a muffler and does nothing to dry air. Actually it admits rainwater which is how these systems get damaged. McMaster part 4450K2 if you need one.

Yes, charge shop air through front emergency gladhand. Chock the wheels. If the truck won't take air that way, the check valve behind the front bumper is stuck.