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  1. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    I've seen DLA and Gov Planet forklift drivers who can replicate that damage just as quickly. No problem :(
  2. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Are you certain? A lot of times it's tossed into the bed or behind the seats.
  3. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Thanks!
  4. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    As I said, I've been thru the manual countless times. I have both hard copy and electronic. Never once have I seen it until Ronmar posted that image. Thanks
  5. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    My cans have all had the plastic cover covering the hole.
  6. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    For stowage? As in, if I ever need this I know where it will be? I know how to cage a break can, I've just never seen a place to store the bolt.
  7. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    ie: like the trans vent plug holder
  8. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    LOL No seriously, there is a cage bolt holder on these trucks? I've been carrying a set in my tool box for years. Is there seriously a stowage place for them on the LMTV?
  9. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Der's cagin' bolt HOLDERS!!!??? Three trucks and a thousand times thru the manuals and I missed this. Lol
  10. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Take a 12v charger. If there is a drain, it will be on the 12v side. And a 12v can charge each battery independently.
  11. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Grab a plastic tarp if you are going to drive it home. Because if you end up under the truck for some reason it will always be: In mud In fire ants In a puddle In gravel In some sort of (please let it be animal) poo In snow In ice *28 hours broken down during a a recovery in below freezing...
  12. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    A '98 would be a 1078A0 with a CAT 3116 and Allison 3020.
  13. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Some reading matierial (the "TM"). https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/tm9-2320-365-24p-parts-m1078-2-1-2-ton-lmtv-aug2005.115721/#post-1451130
  14. Third From Texas

    Need crash course in M1078 LMTV

    Charge each 12v battery independently (no need to disconnect anything). If even one won't hold 12v, they often won't crank. If at least two are holding, you can do a fast field mod to convert to dual bats opposed to quad (see image). And if you plan of driving it home, you may consider...
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