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Ah crap, sorry to waste your time guys. I found it. "Upgrade". Happily paid $15. Great deal. Thank you! - J

Hi Guys, Thank you all for the feedback. Ok, dumb question. I'm looking all over the site and I don't see where to become a paid member!:rolleyes: Where do I give S.S. my money please!?

Hi Guys, I am selling my 1998 M1083 + 30' 30k lbs Holden trailer. What is the best place to list this for sale? Also, do I need a special SS account to post here in the classifieds? Any suggestions from people who have successfully sold their trucks / equipment would be much appreciated...

Opps, one more thing! Any suggestions on where I can a Temperature Switch cheaper than this? https://memphisequipment.com/engine-temperature-switch-fmtv-lmtv-p4677.html o_O

Dear group & Ronmar, Update on my electrical problem. #1 - I follow Ronmar's instructions to unplug the temperature sensor. #2 - I start truck, switch fording fan switch to OFF, bring truck up to temp (which because it is so cold blooded took 2 runs up a steep grade on the highway at full...

Ronmar! I just logged in to Steelsoldiers to search for a MTV M1083 Technical Manual with ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM and here you are already ahead of me :) #1 - Where can I download the electrical schematic you are looking at? (Yes, I did many google searches and .pdf searches but I can't...

Thanks Colt, Yes, I agree, I don't think it is a solenoid issue either. There is some electrical short. Do you have any suggestions on where to even start to trouble shoot this? Thanks for your time, - joel (775) 223 6633

Thank you! This is very good info. But I don't know it addresses my issue(s). My fan solenoid IS working, BUT when temp reaches 200F solenoid opens, fan engages, BUT I get an immediate total electrical shut down in cab. All gauges go dead, power to fuel shut off solenoid is cut, engine...

Hey Colt, Great video. Thank you. What were your symptoms that led you to replace this fan solenoid? FYI - here is a fan clutch solenoid error I am dealing with. What this your problem? https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/1998-mtv-m1083-fan-clutch-engages-and-shuts-down-electronics.205691/

Hi Guys, My name is Joel. I have a M1083 with CAT 3116. Was just driving down the highway and said to myself, "this truck runs better and better every time I drive it". I should have kept my mouth shut. It left me on the side of the highway 30 seconds later! I have the following problem...

Dear CoachGeo, Thank you for taking the time to reply. As I said, I was 99% sure this was the case, but now thanks to you I am 100% sure. Thank you again. I wish you and your family a healthy safe holiday. God bless you, Joel

Dear SteelSoldiers community, I am brand new to this forum and grateful to be here. I just bought a '98 M1083. I have a question I am 99% sure I know the answer to, BUT want to be extra safe. Also, I have downloaded the TM and reviewed the diagram of the Allison + Transfer Case combination...