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    M1078 cracked block

    Was under my m1078 today getting ready to reinstall my oil pan when cleaning up the surface to ensure no gasket material was left and noticed two. Identically placed cracks on both sides of the engine in matching locations. I have never had any mechanical trouble with the truck the engine...
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    M813 low range slippage

    hello all. I have a 1970 M813 it is in good shape and has served me well for the last 10 years I’ve had it. But about two years after I started using it on my farm when in low range it slips. It sounds similar to either a shaft is worn down grinding or its not fully engaging and has...
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    M1078 Squealing problem

    Hello all. Have a strange problem with my M1078 and would like suggestions. I have a squealing noise coming from what best I can guess is my passenger side under acceleration. It doesn’t start until it gets into 4th gear and Continues up through 7th. It only shows up somewhere around 3/4...
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    M1078 Leaf Spring bushings

    After a trip with some excessive vibration I went through all my grease points and noticed practically all the rubber bushings are gone. I was able to order the bushings for the rear sway bar through gentleman on here but I’ve been trying to source replacements for the leaf spring to shackle...
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    LMTV M1078 dump Truck project

    Hello everyone. I have been a long time fanatic for military stuff since I first drove our 1952 GMC army truck on the farm. Since then we have 12 M35a2s and last year purchased an M1078 to make my all around work truck. I had visions of putting a hoist on it. A generator for the odd places...
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    Dewey MEP 531a running horrible

    Recently purchased two 531’s. One had fuel lines removed. Replaced the lines. Fresh fuel and oil. Few cranks and runs great. second one did the same maintenance schedule to. Does not run so well. Will start and run but when manipulating throttle anything over half throttle it dies out...
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    Heading to Chambersburg

    Good afternoon. Wasn’t sure where to post this but figured I’d try here. I recently purchased a set of MRAP wheels/tires to rob the rubber off of for my M1078 and came to the conclusion that my standard length Chevy 2500 bed isn’t going to cut it so going to tow my trailer down to get them...
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    M1078 Hydraulic functions idea

    Hello everyone. I have been up and down as many threads as I can find pertaining to the cab lift/spare tire hydraulic system. I have recently been able to start working on my ‘96 M1078 and have come to a problem. None of my hydraulic functions are working. I have tried working the valves seven...
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    M1078 CIN number required

    I’m hoping that someone here can help. I purchased a 1996 Stewart Stevenson M1078. I went into knowing the shift pad was missing yet come to find the EUC was as well. I’ve found several people that can program one but I have no CIN number to reference. Does anyone have one off of a similar...
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