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  1. Thunderbirds

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    Makes a lot of sense... Thanks TOBASH and Retiredwarhorses Awesome, as always. Thank you. This is what I was looking for.
  2. Thunderbirds

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    You are correct on the tints of them. Almost 100% sure it is new, as a week ago the water/fuel I drained was clear. But I only drained 1/2 cup really. The truck was sitting at the GP yard for some time, I think it was decommissioned in late 2022, so I hope no one was really messing around with...
  3. Thunderbirds

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    Yea, will be doing that. Thanks. Well, after you mention that, shortly after the two "purging" incidences where ATF came squirting out of the lines, I drained some diesel from the fuel system drain valve. Sure enough, it was very pink-ish. I am certain the ATF fluid got pushed through the Tee...
  4. Thunderbirds

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    Wow, 15 degrees. That is going to be 19"+ wheel height at a wheelbase of 10' 10". My guess it will help with the trapped air hitting some elbow lines? Didn't see that in the TM. But I believe it. Thanks!
  5. Thunderbirds

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    Please tell me the USA ain't the best place to live...
  6. Thunderbirds

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    Haven't had it running long enough to pay attention the fan. Will start looking out thou. Yea, the line is connected to the PS cap, and runs to the filter. The lines are open where the Cdr used to be, and it's open where the fording canister used to be. Should I plug all these? One of my low...
  7. Thunderbirds

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    I have, but with the style without the fording connection.
  8. Thunderbirds

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    S/N 187408
  9. Thunderbirds

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    Thanks for replying. It is the older style, the reservoir is built in the pump, service cap/port is below the generator. But the only difference between no P/S and no P/S and gushing out when shut down is if I have the TDM/Cadillac Valve connected electrically. If it's disconnected it does not...
  10. Thunderbirds

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    Need more help, please. Have had the M1123 rig for about 2 weeks now. Always have had power steering almost non existent. Fluid is topped off and always large air bubbles, not the tiny ones that make the fluid milky, but the larger ones like when pouring a soda into a glass. Just this morning I...
  11. Thunderbirds

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    Hey again, Last night I started on the rear. The bolts were barely more than finger tight, and empty. So, I am now leaning, just like you, that it was supposed to be drained, but only the two transfer cases were done. I am digging in to the hubs next, let's wait and see what they have. Man...
  12. Thunderbirds

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    That is what I thought of first too. Then again, the RTV seal was still stuck, the draiin plug is stripped and won’t budge, and all the other fluids were still full. So weird…
  13. Thunderbirds

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    Now I would need help/advice on the differentials. Since I couldn’t get the drain plug out, I removed the cover on the front. The diff was completely empty, like it was drained. The cover was still stuck to the RTV, and the drain plug couldn’t be removed, HOW did the diff get THAT empty...
  14. Thunderbirds

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    Sooo, a few more troubles going on. While searching for Serpentine Belt, I found one on Fleabay with 3 pictures. The first had a government issued belt, with military tags and other marking for $42 +S&H. The other two pictures were from an aftermarket belt. The markings on them were PK82490...
  15. Thunderbirds

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    Excellent point, thanks!
  16. Thunderbirds

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    Thanks for the info... I didn't even get that far. Removed the batteries, disconnected the canon-plug under the hood, next to the washer fluid container. Then wanted to take off the nut on the ignition stud of the regulator. Voila, the wire came lose in my hand. The culprit that caused the...
  17. Thunderbirds

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    Not sure if my last post made it to you in time, there is 0 volts to the IGN stud with the ignition switch in the run or with the engine running. Since the fan is running at different speeds in hi and low (and sounds strong) I am suspecting the relay working. This weekend I will remove the...
  18. Thunderbirds

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    Major correction!!! I took the measurement from the smallest stud. I must be tired from a long day. Duh. The 2nd smallest stud has 0 Volts... Hmmm, now I am needing to find out why the lack of power. So sorry if I mislead anyone.
  19. Thunderbirds

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    I should have been more clear I believe, each battery has 12.4, for a total 24.6 at the batteries... So I am thinking there is a broken link somewhere, but I don't yet understand the charging system enough to know where each lines go, and where fuses or shunts are that could interrupt half the...
  20. Thunderbirds

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    Hey @Mogman, good news. bad news situation. I only have 12.4 volts at that terminal. That is with engine off and running, so I am hoping it may be a quick fix and no need to purchase a new regulator... Do you have an idea where to look next for the other battery voltage? Thanks in...
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