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    LED Headlights for LMTV

    Hello Forum: Looking for suggestions on plug and play LED headlights for LMTV's with little to no modification required. Thanks very much for everyone's input. John Wichita Falls TX
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    Vent Hose and What Else to Check?

    Hello Forum: Just had a new to me M35A2C 1972 American General dropped off. 12,716 miles with 379 hours. The truck runs down the road, stops, has air assisted steering. I have zero "big" truck experience. On the passenger side of the motor there appears to be a vent tube. A good amount of...
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    M1083A1 Door Help

    Hello: Had the circled part break and looking for replacement guidance. It is on the driver side. We saw a few threads and tried to contact a company that made aftermarket parts with no luck. Any help appreciated! John Bowman VFD
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    Goat Parts

    Hello Forum: A scrap yard here in Wichita Falls Texas has recently acquired about 6-7 Goats. They were auctioned off by Oklahoma Forest Service and ended up here. They are rough but there might be some parts worth something to Forum members. I would be happy to make another trip and see what...
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    M916A3 Axle Question

    Hello Forum: We have a fellow department that is not on the site having problems with their M916A3. They would like know what the NSN is for the front axle assembly. OR if there is a civilian replacement option? Thanks for all the help! John BCVFD
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    M916A3 CTIS Kills Motor

    Hello Forum: Just got a M916A3 and when we plug in the CTIS system it kills the motor. Thoughts? Thank you. John Bowman VFD
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    Low Air Light Help!

    Hello All: Our 1990 M923A2 just today would not turn off it's low air light or low air "buzzer." The truck does not have CTIS and it shows 120 lbs on the primary and secondary tanks. We can hear no air leaks. We bled the tanks and did not notice moisture coming out. Thoughts? Thanks very...
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    Brakes, Out!

    Hello Forum: We are looking for some help. Our department recently acquired a 1967 Kaiser M109 A3. While driver training the other day the brake pedal went to the floor. We found no visible fluid leaks or line issues. A couple of our mechanics are thinking the master cylinder went out. Any...
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    M916a1 a/c?

    Hello Forum: Did DOD install A/C on any of the M916A1's? Or is that only found in the A2/A3's? Thanks much. John
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    This Was Donated to Our VFD

    Came out of military service about two years ago and has been in storage ever since. 99K miles. John Bowman VFD
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    CUCV Blazer Question

    Hello Forum: Our fire department just came into possession of a CUCV Blazer. Have a question that I am sure has been answered before, but, I don't know what to call the equipment. So, what is the two blocks with wires running into them behind the passenger seat below the window for? Trying...
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    Grill?

    Hello Forum: We have a M1079 that we would like to find a "new" grill for. Any leads or suggestions? Thank you. John Bowman VFD
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    M939 Wheel Studs Needed

    Hello Forum: We are in need of a set of wheel studs for one of our wheels on our M939. Any suggestions or directions? Thank you. John Bowman Community VFD
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    M1079 Power to the Box

    Hello Forum: Anyone have a suggestion on how to build a power cord for running power into the box on a M1079? We are OK with not having three phase, just need to get power to the light fixtures and the wall plugs. Any help or guidance is appreciated! John Bowman VFD
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    M1079 Power Question

    Hello Forum: We are hoping to pick up our M1079 on Tuesday. We have not had a chance to get into the weeds with it, but, have had a question that has come up. What provides the power to the box? Does the power come from the truck itself and is there an inverter that converts the power to 12...
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    Up to Date Super Singles for the Deuce?

    Hello Forum: There is some scattered info on the Forum concerning the conversion to super singles for the Deuce. Our VFD has a 1969 American General that we have put about a thousand bucks into tire repairs and replacement in the last couple of years. We would like to convert the truck to...
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    M977 Radiator- Please

    Hello Forum: We were just given the bad news that the radiator on our M977 is bad. The radiator shop wants to fabricate a new core. Does anyone have ANY suggestion on leads for a replacement radiator, thoughts on the fabrication of a new core, or repair. Any help is appreciated for this...
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    LED Headlights?

    Hello Forum: Any suggested manufacturers/suppliers to convert the M900 series headlights over to LED? Appreciate the help. John BCVFD
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    Tire Air Loss After CTIS Delete?

    Hello Forum: Yesterday we used the CTIS Delete Kit from Those Military Guys as suggested by folks on this Forum. What a great, easy product to use. We finished the day by inflating all the tires on our M900 series 5 ton to 80 PSI. When I checked on the truck this afternoon the front and...
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    VFD CTIS Problems

    Hello Forum: We have a 1990 BMY that we have built into a brush truck. The truck is great. However, the CTIS is not. At this time the truck is out of service due to this system allowing multiple tires to go completely flat. This is even after we have disconnected the control head in the...
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