What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

[Mullaney]

Ive sat at my bench for hrs with pics / tentioners /rakes watching the LOCK PICKING LAWYER on youtube and i havent gotten one open yet ! If you put an ABLOY puck on those doors they will still be on the doors when you come back !

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At one point in time, I had a friend who spent "time in the klink". He spent time teaching me lock picking when I was in my 20's and I remember that a Master Lock is the easiest lock to pick. Shoot it, and it is tough. Pick it though, just by raking the tumblers is just as fast as a key. A Slaymaker lock just about can't be picked - but two pairs of pliers - and it pops open.

Quality. There is a difference for sure!

 

[swiss]

Got a call from my "CAT Mechanic"! The LMTV CAT 3116 only has #6 broken fuel injector. Yahoooooooooooooo we are going to be back in business with 1 of the trucks in the short term.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Got a call from my "CAT Mechanic"! The LMTV CAT 3116 only has #6 broken fuel injector. Yahoooooooooooooo we are going to be back in business with 1 of the trucks in the short term.

I thought you died.

 

[swiss]

I thought you died.

Thank God Not Yet! I dont get on the site as much as I used to . Many different distractions in life with work and @DeMilitarized keeping me busy.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Thank God Not Yet! I dont get on the site as much as I used to . Many different distractions in life with work and @DeMilitarized keeping me busy.

I kept seeing the 'in memorial' on your avatar... I knew you were honoring Ron with him as your pic, but made it look like you were dead as well...

 

[swiss]

I kept seeing the 'in memorial' on your avatar... I knew you were honoring Ron with him as your pic, but made it look like you were dead as well...

I do still think about Ron many days and other members we have lost such as Mike and Tigger and more. Sadly that is life. You did remind me I do need to change my profile. Thanks @TechnoWeenie

 

[serpico760]

I really liked the puck lock holder looks great ! I have to ask are these thing made to hold onto these heavy pucks when the cab jacks up and crowns over will it shake it loose to fall thru the windshield so maybe a piece of velcro over it as a back up safety

I went through bumps and whoops in Ocotillo Wells so hard that my friend flew out of his seat! Puck stayed in one spot and the holder didn't break. If you want one buy one now before I raise the price because I included shipping and I realized I'm barely making anything now on it.

 

[serpico760]

I went through bumps and whoops in Ocotillo Wells so hard that my friend flew out of his seat! Puck stayed in one spot and the holder didn't break. If you want one buy one now before I raise the price because I included shipping and I realized I'm barely making anything now on it.

And anyway this is a great spot to place it where you see it in this photo because then when you shut the door it's in the loop formed by the grab handle.

 

[chucky]

I went through bumps and whoops in Ocotillo Wells so hard that my friend flew out of his seat! Puck stayed in one spot and the holder didn't break. If you want one buy one now before I raise the price because I included shipping and I realized I'm barely making anything now on it.

I kept looking at the holder thinking that it looks like the ears pinch in on the puck im just looking at cab up things closer now to keep from future mishaps when cab is up and maybe going the puck direction in the future thanks

 

[serpico760]

I kept looking at the holder thinking that it looks like the ears pinch in on the puck im just looking at cab up things closer now to keep from future mishaps when cab is up and maybe going the puck direction in the future thanks

That's exactly how it works, it grabs the puck!

 

[serpico760]

Doing an early oil change on my 3126 since somebody tampered with my oil fill plug by yanking it out in the middle of the night and possibly putting something in but I don't know for sure. Caterpillar dealer had the CAT filter for $27, NAPA Auto parts down the street had the wix filter for $66! Of course I got the CAT filter. Since there is different information about it holding 22 versus 25 quarts, I have 22 quarts in it now. I started it and let it run for several minutes and then shut it off and I'm waiting. Checked the dipstick after about 10 minutes it still barely came to the ball of the dipstick. I will check again in 30 minutes and then add more if necessary. This is actually the first oil change I've done with this truck since I only put under 2000 miles on it since I bought it and the dealer that bought it from the military auction had put all new fluids and filters in it.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Doing an early oil change on my 3126 since somebody tampered with my oil fill plug by yanking it out in the middle of the night and possibly putting something in but I don't know for sure. Caterpillar dealer had the CAT filter for $27, NAPA Auto parts down the street had the wix filter for $66! Of course I got the CAT filter. Since there is different information about it holding 22 versus 25 quarts, I have 22 quarts in it now. I started it and let it run for several minutes and then shut it off and I'm waiting. Checked the dipstick after about 10 minutes it still barely came to the ball of the dipstick. I will check again in 30 minutes and then add more if necessary. This is actually the first oil change I've done with this truck since I only put under 2000 miles on it since I bought it and the dealer that bought it from the military auction had put all new fluids and filters in it.

What's the CAT filter number? Baldwin is usually pretty high quality and significantly less expensive.


Get out of the city. It's not going to get any better.

 

[Lostchain]

Doing an early oil change on my 3126 since somebody tampered with my oil fill plug by yanking it out in the middle of the night and possibly putting something in but I don't know for sure. Caterpillar dealer had the CAT filter for $27, NAPA Auto parts down the street had the wix filter for $66! Of course I got the CAT filter. Since there is different information about it holding 22 versus 25 quarts, I have 22 quarts in it now. I started it and let it run for several minutes and then shut it off and I'm waiting. Checked the dipstick after about 10 minutes it still barely came to the ball of the dipstick. I will check again in 30 minutes and then add more if necessary. This is actually the first oil change I've done with this truck since I only put under 2000 miles on it since I bought it and the dealer that bought it from the military auction had put all new fluids and filters in it.

I just did this myself when I changed my oil pump. 6 gallons of CAT oil still didn’t fill it up so I bought a gallon of delo at the local Napa and had toput another 2 quarts or so in, definitely give it time to drain down after adding.

 

[serpico760]

I just did this myself when I changed my oil pump. 6 gallons of CAT oil still didn’t fill it up so I bought a gallon of delo at the local Napa and had toput another 2 quarts or so in, definitely give it time to drain down after adding.

6 gallons and 1 quart is what it took for the oil to be at the normal level. That matches up with the 25 quarts that I read. My streets at an angle and my driveway is at an angle so I had to park at at a certain angle on my driveway with blocks under two of the wheels to level it out.

 

[serpico760]

What's the CAT filter number? Baldwin is usually pretty high quality and significantly less expensive.


Get out of the city. It's not going to get any better.

CAT filter 1R-1807

 

[TechnoWeenie]

CAT filter 1R-1807

B7700 - Baldwin - Spin-on Lube Filters | Baldwin

Baldwin spin-on lube filters protect your engine from wear particles that can otherwise lead to premature parts failure.

ph.baldwinfilters.com

Baldwin B7700

https://www.amazon.com/Baldwin-B7700-Heavy-Spin-Filter/dp/B0015RMLJ0

$16.59 Ea

 

[serpico760]

Finish fabricating and installing my interior side panels for above the side windows and between them. Only thing left is the radio box but I don't even have a radio yet, so one day ....

 

[Another Ahab]

Finish fabricating and installing my interior side panels for above the side windows and between them. Only thing left is the radio box but I don't even have a radio yet, so one day ....View attachment 900386

It sure is looking sharp.

Nice work, Serpico760!

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Finished up this project that will make someone's dream come true. This winch model M1078 had a bad engine so I gave it another Cat but from an MTV. With 290 horses under the hood (cab?) and 16.00's it will move. When the turbo spools it puts your butt in the seat. It was painted, doors rebuilt, etc so I'm overly pleased to see complete.

 

[serpico760]

Ready for independence day! The real Independence Day not that other one that some people just recently celebrated by causing a bunch of mischief..

I had the strong urge to mount these upside down but I suppressed it for the moment...
Anyway let the fireworks light up the sky!