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  1. Reworked LMTV

    Anyone have a actuator valve (controls engine hot coolant) failure on their GEN 2 Red Dot A/C unit?

    New Gen 2 installed. Blows hot and hotter air. Sounds like an heater valve. Odd. This unit is brand new.
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    Can the fuel primer pump from a C7 be used for a 3116?

    Can the fuel primer pump from a C7 be used for a 3116 with the appropriate adapters to the fuel lines? https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDetails/6380/Fuel-Filter-Adapter-Head-with-Hand-Primer
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    What tires should I get for Mall Crawling?

    ttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DKezRdhRugE/?igsh=OTd1ZjdjdGI4MTJ0 Meanwhile in California.... Remember Guys, these are the REAL PROS.....lol
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    Anyone notice the power steering filter replacement lacks a piece?

    Anyone notice the power steering filter replacements lacks a piece/holding fixture ( that black plastic thing on the end of the filter)? Think that black plastic piece is important?
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    Has anyone done the hydraulic heavy duty cab lift upgrade?

    Just rec'd, my cab hydraulic ram upgrade kit. There is a diagram, but no real instructions. Anyone else complete this upgrade?
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    What is the history of A/C in FMTV vehicles?

    I'm in the process of finally installing A/C in my M1088. Just curious about the history of A/C in FMTV's. I know that the original units were rare, but which vehicles got them? Just the HIMARS? Do newer FMTV's get these units as standard now, given the armor? I have been looking through the...
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    Anyone have or know of a source for a GEN 2 A/C wiring harness?

    Hi Folks, I have a GEN 2 FMTV A/C and am finally getting around to put it in. Looks like sources have dried up for these wiring harnesses. Anyone have one or know a current source? Thanks!
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    So my company car is now a Jeep Sahara: My thoughts on an FMTV vs a Jeep of today and yesterday

    When I see a Jeep on the road lately I have often wonderd how they drive these days, given so many changes to designs and numerous owners. Well the A/C went out on my Audi company car and I needed a quick replacement. Only vehicle available that fit was a new Jeep Sahara Hybrid. I reluctantly...
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    Bouncy clunk rub clunk rub rub rub...... Looking for a thread on fixing a noisy cab latch / air suspension

    Looking for a thread on fixing a noisy cab latch / air suspension. Tried to search for it. Clunk rub clunk rub rub rub...... Yeah Latch has been rebuilt. Thank you
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    Anyone know the part numbers for the gaskets for these connections to the water pump?

    I have the standard O ring kit from CAT. Must be the Military pump thing. Anyone know the gasket number for these two fittings, where they meet the body of the pump? They are appear to be more of a plastic than a rubber gasket.
  11. Reworked LMTV

    For those that need to set the rack on a 3116

    Good video on setting the rack. I have the CAT and Meyer Carpenter tools for this, but I thought others might not.
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    Time to replace the old trans and oil fill rubber hoses. What type of hose did you use for these hoses?

    Time to replace the old trans and oil fill rubber hoses. What type of hose did you use for these hoses? Obviously it needs to be oil resistant.
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    Question: If I can get one of the Authors of an Overlanding Build book to do a DIY Zoom meeting, would you be interested?

    Just wondering if people would be interested in hearing an Overlanding Conversion expert speak. Interesting to you or no?
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    Group buy-Composite Campers for Military Vehicles-Reasonable prices

    Hello, If you are interested in a group buy of composite DIY camper shells, I import these. These are XPS and PIR foams. There is a more exotic foam core, if you want it. It is hand-laid and super strong. Doors, windows are typically Eurovision, and are also sold by a well-known RV window / door...
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    New ongoing opportunity upcoming to move my Expedition Campers across US

    Hello, I will be opening my company quite soon, supplying Composite Expedition Campers for trucks. These campers range from slide-in F150 size campers up to about 30'x8'x8'. Some mount on military trucks, etc. I am only looking for professional acting people who treat my customers well. I limit...
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    Anyone have picture of properly mounted air brake load sensor valve on an m1088?

    I need to re-attach the load sensor air brake valve on my M1088. Anyone have a picture of this mounted that I can use as a reference? Thank you in advance!
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    Have your CAT had its Asphaltene today???

    I was unaware of this nightmare contamination that can occur in diesel fuel. It showed up on my diesel tractor, but I think it is relevant here. I was driving my diesel tractor and it suddenly lost RPMs and died. I thought, maybe water in fuel. The fuel filter had collapsed and there was...
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    Source for CTIS Schrader Valve

    I looked on the FMTV parts list, but was not sure if I had the correct part. Do we have a source for the Schrader Valve on the CTIS manifold on the wheel? Seems like something that could easily get destroyed.
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    Best way to remove the suspension squat sensor on the middle axle of M1088 (has braided wire loop on it)

    I have a suspension squat sensor (whatever it is called) on my middle axle. At most I will have 6k pounds on the back. Can I remove this? Cap air lines or connect to each other?
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