LMTV Air Conditioner

[Mlvarnell]

Do you mind pointing me to the A1P2 ietm's? I have searched many times for them and have not found them yet...

 

[NDT]

Do you mind pointing me to the A1P2 ietm's? I have searched many times for them and have not found them yet...

Your local Army recruiter has a path for you to get access.

 

[Mlvarnell]

Spicy!

 

[Mlvarnell]

I'm to old for them to want me...

 

[1951M1078]

Let's see, I was in for 3 1/2 years ,and I'm only 65 ? Maybe I could finish my 20 ? LOL

 

[NDT]

I'm to old for them to want me...

Same here. Welcome Mlvarnell, I meant that recruiter comment to be a funny, hope you took it that way. Nobody active Army has published the ETMs on the 'net, I suppose it is a big no-no.

 

[watsonsw81]

Hello all, I'm new to SS, have a '99 S&S M1085A1. We are building a brush truck out of it, and would really like to add A/C so our guys can catch a break on these summertime fires. I'm interested in buying any of the part/pieces/kits or any advice you may have etc. Shoot me a message or email watson.sw15@yahoo.com We are located just west of Fort Worth.

Thanks!

 

[Liberty Ship]

97 M1078 here. Just got the cab unit, compressor, and pair of compressor brackets, but still need the condenser. Maybe I missed it somewhere in this thread, but what is the scoop on engine mounting location for the compressor ?

 

[Mlvarnell]

Look back at post #55 for a diagram of the brackets and compressor mounts. I sure wish we could get someone to post the item description key page for this. Looks as if it mounts left side, front.

 

[Mlvarnell]

Is there anyone with access to the training manual key page for the air conditioner page in post #55?

 

[Mlvarnell]

Thanks. I have some active army family. I will ask them about the status and access to these manuals.

 

[scottmandu]

That image is from the TM which doesn't contain technical drawings.

 

[Overdrive]

I was going to do a write-up next for the compressor brackets but I have been tied up trying to finish my sound deadening project first... I may still go ahead and start a new thread specifically for AC Compressor install.

Here is the compressor mounted up using the two brackets. CAUTION is required as you are unbolting the left front engine mount bolts for the lower bracket and unbolting the ONLY two bolts that hold your air pump/power steering pump to the front cover/engine. In the diagram for the brackets it shows a spacer inserted on the rear engine mount bolt between the block and the lower bracket. I need to find a suitable washer or spacer and stick it in there. As it is, you MUST NOT TIGHTEN the lower bracket bolts until you have ALL the upper bracket bolts installed and attached to the lower bracket otherwise you will be cursing and trying to use a prybar to get the lower and upper bracket bolts to match up... Don't ask me how I know this, Jedi training.

I used longer metric bolts (of the proper strength same as the factory CAT bolts) for all the engine cover and pump bolts since the upper bracket adds about a 1/4". be VERY careful to not jar the air compressor loose when doing this. Also, the threads on the lower bracket that attach the upper bracket are easily stripped. I stripped one and was able to drill it out and put a nut on the bolt. You can see the three grade8 bolts with the 4th hole the one I stripped.

It looks like ALL the threads on the upper bracket are clogged with powder coat and machining residue so you MUST chase them with a tap or you will mess up your bolts/threads.






On the last pic with just the brackets installed I eventually routed the big wire loom behind the bracket for a cleaner appearance and to not pinch anything.

When your done please be sure to torque your two left front engine mount bolts... Actually check them ALL since I found all of mine to be scary loose.

You MUST torque the engine cover, air pump, and engine mounts to spec... you do not want your air compress coming loose going down the highway. It is REALLY tight in there once the brackets are in place but I was able to torque those bolts.
Hope this helps.
OD

 

[Mlvarnell]

Where did you get the pulley if I might ask?

 

[Mlvarnell]

I still need the idler assembly, the main pulley, and the dryer assembly. Does anyone have info on these parts, or the parts themselves?

 

[mkcoen]

I still need the idler assembly, the main pulley, and the dryer assembly. Does anyone have info on these parts, or the parts themselves?

Check a popular online auction site. There are a couple of kits that have those items but you'll be paying for a compressor and some hoses as well. I tried contacting him to see if he had any loose idlers but he didn't. So now I'm trying to get a part number or NSN from him. I'll post those if I get them.

 

[scottmandu]

I've got a few idlers, pulleys and entire kits.

 

[mkcoen]

I didn't get a NSN# but there were a couple of part numbers on one of the idler packages posted.

#1 Part Number 12505708

#2 Red Dot Part Number RD-3-1240

Hope that helps in case Scott runs out of idlers.

 

[mkcoen]

Overdrive did you install the idler pulley? If so, was it a grooved pulley or a flat, serpentine style?

 

[Duckworthe]

I've got a few idlers, pulleys and entire kits.

Scott,
Could you PM or text me (619-952-4337) about a total kit? I have 1997 1stGen.
Thanks,
Eric