Hello from Southern Arizona

[JIM IN AZ]

I have been hovering around the site and am finally introducing myself. I bought a non-running M1078 in 2023, finally got it running last summer. Originally, I was after a M1079 and bought one last year, when one came up on auction. Great trucks, I guess the only thing they don't do well is go fast.

 

[MatthewWBailey]

Check out the FMTV forum.

And look into ECO hubs for some easy gearing solution here...

ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

I know I’m going to get flamed, but here we go. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT PURCHASING ACCEPT THRU PM. I just finished an up grade to my 1078. DELEATED the hub 2:1 gear reduction. I built direct drive hubs that can be installed in 20 to 30 minutes per wheel. Doesn’t harm the original...

www.steelsoldiers.com

 

[marchplumber]

Welcome aboard from Central Illinois!

 

[Keith Knight]

With eco hubs speed is not an issue.

 

[Mullaney]

I have been hovering around the site and am finally introducing myself. I bought a non-running M1078 in 2023, finally got it running last summer. Originally, I was after a M1079 and bought one last year, when one came up on auction. Great trucks, I guess the only thing they don't do well is go fast.

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Welcome to the Outfit!

I am guessing that you have already found and downloaded the TM's (Technical Manuals) for both vehicles?

 

[JIM IN AZ]

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Welcome to the Outfit!

I am guessing that you have already found and downloaded the TM's (Technical Manuals) for both vehicles?

Yes, I have now. The 1078 had a lot of parts cannibalized and I wasn't familiar with truck enough to know what I needed. The auxiliary starter solenoid stumped me for a while. The TM's would have made T/S a lot easier.

 

[Ronmar]

With eco hubs speed is not an issue.

And your driveshafts and engine will thank you…