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MV Addiction filled. Reis the Beast M1078A0 is born

M1078MAN

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Got some Mid West Military Equipment goodness in the form of 2 CTIS NEW wheel valves.. yummy

GROUP 1311: WHEEL ASSEMBLY FIG.158 WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND CTIS VALVE ITEM NI

Search Flee Bay MILITARY LMTV FMTV TRUCK CTIS WHEEL RIM VALVE & AIR HOSE M1078 M1083 M1088 A1
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Yes, truck is chocked and on house air, just got to get the wife up in the seat and step on the brake to see which valve it is coming from.. I probably put a seal in backwards or something stupid :)
Did you use lube on the orings? I did one and didn’t feel like walking down to the other shop to get some. Leaked like a sieve. Needless to say, I went and got the lube.
 

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Yes, truck is chocked and on house air, just got to get the wife up in the seat and step on the brake to see which valve it is coming from.. I probably put a seal in backwards or something stupid :)
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That will just be a learning experience if it is. No big deal.
Turn it over and try again. Glad to hear that you have house air hooked up. Makes troubleshooting so much easier.
 

M1078MAN

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Received this alternative to the FAN solenoid. I have been told this is confirmed an alternate to the unobtanium original. I haven't tried it, but keeping in my box of tools when I have a problem.. I believe you will need 2 quick lock connectors as well

Bonus, you can stack these with 1 air source to run anything else you might need to from a air source/electrical activation, IE Horn, ramps or other air operated type systems

AutomationDirect.com

Credit to rronmar

Shipped Items:
QuantityItem Code Description
1AVP-31C1-24DNITRA solenoid valve, 3-port (3-way), 2-position, N.C., single solenoid spring return, (2) 1/8in female NPT inlet(s), (1) 1/8in female NPT outlet(s), (1) vent hole exhaust(s), Cv=0.05, 24 VDC, 3.0W, 11mm DIN style wiring plug.

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M1078MAN

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M1078Man,

Would you be willing to give at parts list of what you bought to address your OLOD? I'm gonna go ahead and address the one on the M35A3.

Thanks,
SJ/JD
Yes,

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Recd my OLOD death from Traxoffgrid. Well packaged, very durable with everything to replace the old with new



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M1078MAN

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Today I spent a few hours reconfiguring my solar. With the additional two 210W panels, I look to go series-parallel, this will keep me in line with the MPPT EPEVER 4210AN thresholds.

After 1830-1845 and sunset, I plugged in the new panels and flipped the breaker. With only ambient sun, I saw 32V and 2 AMP, though I am expecting with full sun, about 40V and 20 AMPs, I think.. anyone out there smarter on this solar. here is what I have

2 panels 200W 20V
2 panels 210W 20V

with the SP are my estimates right?

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once I have confirmed and I wont let the secret smoke out of the controller, will mount them down
 
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M1078MAN

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TOday I spent some time under the hood, adjusting belts, changing fuel filters and installing the OLOD.20210930_093500.jpg

I think I found a problem, the bolts holding the support plate for the compressor and hyd pump were loose, after changing the filters and starting it, I saw movement in the assembly, I shut it down..tightened up the bolts and restarted, the vibration was gone

With all the oil and stuff from my OLOD I decided to purple power the engine bay..after getting her looking clean, I started it up to evap the water, thats when I noticed a seep of oil coming from the front case behind the bolt at the top of the case between compressor and case, and it appears to be a crack...............its plainfully obvious in the picture, but these eyes just saw oil
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GUess its time to break out the TIG and see if it can be repaired. anyone know how much the front case is
 
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Recd these delineator
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Search flee bay Military Vehicle Delineator M939 M923 M809 LMTV M35A2 M998 M151 MILITARY TRUCK
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Recently saw somewhere that had them offered as magnetics.
That way, you can have all the safety and attract as much attention as you need.

As a piece of magnetic material, if you need to sneak around in the woods they can easily be removed.
 

M1078MAN

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Looking for some suggestions on a wired real-time LTE GPS tracking system for Reis. I have found many, just looking for some expert opinions, anyone have any insider information.

I am leaning towards subscription type, however, free is good for me as well if there is such a thing

If you prefer not to post to the world, drop me a PM.
 
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