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  1. acropilot

    Receiver Hitch

    This looks awesome.
  2. acropilot

    FMTV Air Hydraulic Unit Repair

    Yes. Thank you Andy. Great info.
  3. acropilot

    FMTV Air Hydraulic Unit Repair

    I intend to rebuild mine this weekend. We will see how it goes.
  4. acropilot

    FMTV Air Hydraulic Unit Repair

    Great info. I have a old/new OEM stock which i will plan to rebuild anyway. My AHU is acting up. Time to rebuild :)
  5. acropilot

    Blown Head Gasket M1083 with Cat C7

    Hello Hank. Feel free to send me a PM. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Best,
  6. acropilot

    M1083 Broken down in Mojave, CA

    It actually turned out to be a loose ground wire on the starter. Go figure. Having said that, the alternator is putting out nice charge and two blinking green lights. However, the no charge light is still on? I need to trouble shoot this part now.
  7. acropilot

    M1083 Broken down in Mojave, CA

    That is great. Thank you much.
  8. acropilot

    M1083 Broken down in Mojave, CA

    Thank you Coachgeo. Where is this power distribution box? The polarity box is under the Chasiss under the spare?
  9. acropilot

    M1083 Broken down in Mojave, CA

    Hi All, Looking for help or some technical know how: My truck is broken down in Mojave, CA and looking for some expertise: Background and chain of events to the final failure: Continuous “No Charge” Idiot light indication since ownership began well over 2 years ago But batteries always...
  10. acropilot

    CTIS O-Rings

    I recently wen through an changed the tires on my 1083. I also replaced all of the O-Rings for the CTIS system on each wheel. Below are the specs for the O-Rings: CTIS O Rings Part# Distributor Qty per CTIS Website N0552 / 2-111 Controlldr Motion Solutions 2 http://www.comoso.com...
  11. acropilot

    Winch install 2005 M1083

    It did. I have some straightening to do. It is pretty warped.
  12. acropilot

    Winch install 2005 M1083

    Hi All, I just finished installing the 5-ton winch on my 1083. All went fine and the winch is working beautifully. I am planning to install 3/4" Synthetic lines instead of the original steel lines. I am able to winch from the rear no problem through the installed pulley and bracket systems...
  13. acropilot

    Winch Installation

    Hey Scottmandu, Thanks for your input. Just left you a VM regarding the replacement of the right sound mount.
  14. acropilot

    Winch Installation

    Thanks MGKMartin. need the pictures of the routing for the cable through the front. Appreciate it.
  15. acropilot

    Winch Installation

    Thanks Sassriverrat. Pretty much have all the parts, except the front bumper line roller. Any ideas where i might be able to score one?
  16. acropilot

    Winch Installation

    Winch Install I do have the TM's CoachGeo. Pictures are worth a 1000 words though :)
  17. acropilot

    Winch Installation

    Does anybody have any pics of the complete winch set up for the 5-ton truck? I am installing mine as we speak and some pictures would be most helpful. Would really appreciate it if anyone out there has some pics that can share with me. Tony
  18. acropilot

    M1083 & Gichner S280 Overland Expedition Build

    I'll send some more pics. Been busy with work. Not much progress. Installing the side with next.
  19. acropilot

    Adding a gauge pod and tachometer

    Hey Suprman. Can you clarify what you mean by the first ten trucks? Thank You
  20. acropilot

    FMTV LMTV Tire balancing?

    I had put balancing beads in my Unimog. It did certainly create luggage issues in the Valve Stems. I had to get creative.
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