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    Put my LMTV to work today.

    4 trips loaded like this. Rides much better with a few ton in the back. Time to get next winters wood ready.
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    Bad drive shaft?

    Well I’m going to blame a random vibration on a bad drive shaft. I did the test and I found some movement with the dial indicator. I will be taking it to a dive line shop tomorrow for further inspection and see what they say. The other day I got .02” movement in the splines, but today I only...
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    M1078 out on a ferry

    Well it's take my truck to work day. So this morning we're on a ferry to west Seattle. What's awesome is that it's the same price as my dodge truck.
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    Amboid gearing and actual gear ratio

    In another post there was much discussion and theories on what was really going on. In that post I volunteered to take some measurements when I had my axles apart. Ok here are the results for the stock center section gearing. test conditions, one tire on the ground to ensure the one wheel...
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    Interesting aluminum rim?

    Got these rims today and don't know what their for. They are not normal mrap rims, the stud hole have tapers for centering on the nuts, and not centered on the hub like a normal mrap. One of the stud holes is larger in diameter and is drilled to the ctis valve. Hole diameter is the same as a...
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    Locker install

    I picked up a locker for the rear of my truck from Bryce. Found a meritor center section takeapart and put back together manual online. Not for our axles but similar construction. Have it installed and put back together, now just need to finish setting the lash.
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    A/c idler pully and tensioner question

    What the heck is the part number for this? Specially for the v-belt. I'm at a loss and my only guess would be 9N-3345? It one of the last few parts I'm searching for, and is the protecht required?
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    First time putting the truck to work

    I did have to use the red neck locker (brakes to keep the spinning wheel from spinning). as it's a bit muddy.
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    Pulling front axle shaft advice?

    So I have been staring at a set of high speed gears in my garage for too long now. And since it's rainy season in WA the wife no longer wants to work out side as much. So I'm looking to build a tent and get this gear swap done. The rear looks easy. Pull hub caps, insert bolt into shaft and...
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    FMTV LMTV Tire balancing?

    Has anyone used any of the balancing media inside their tires that can report on effectiveness? I currently have a rim a rim split and a tire ready to go on. Also re installing the Beadlocks as well. It's not the runflat type beadlocks, rather the metal hoop with rubber edges.
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    CTIS Seal Help!!

    FMTV Hub removal CTIS Seal Help!! Trying to get my hub off and it is stuck on. I have removed everything I can see including the small spring clip. What am I missing?
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    Front hub ctis seal advice?

    I have to replace my ctis seals on one of my front hubs. A couple of questions for the group. What gear oil to use? I know 75-90w but which synthetic have you found to run cooler? Any tips from those that have done this? How much swearing will be done?
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    LMTV Air Compressor pumping oil

    So today, a Big day for the M1078 as i finally got plates for it, I took it to the streets for a test drive. When I got home I found a few things to take care of. The air compressor unit its self is leaking oil, I also found oil dripping from one of the vent lines in in the frame rail. and...
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    M1078 old to new style air dryer install

    When i got my truck, the over-pressure relief valve on the top of the air dryer was broken, not allowing the system to build pressure. Taking it all apart to see how it works, i also found that the desiccant had leaked over the inside. Not able to find parts to repair it, I decided to take the...
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    M1078 100amp alternator charging issue

    Looking for help to diagnose why my alternator is not charging. The voltage regulator 14v light is solid red. Steps taken so far 1. Charged batteries 2. Replaced the N3207 regulator with a new one 3. Ensured all cables are tight that i could find 4. checked the K11 relay, and...
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