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Recent content by Strong50

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    75w90 Gear oil

    Just a little advise. I'm going to open up the differentials and do a fluid change this weekend. Called around and priced some oil and wonder if anyone has any experience with the Masterpro which I guess is the O'reillys brand. I'm asking because I can get 5 Gallon buckets for $129.00 and the...
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    LMTV Switch Sense power tap?

    The windows work great. however, I used some silicone spray about 2 weeks ago and for some reason the Driver side is beginning to stick. The passenger side is smooth as can be. If anyone has any suggestions on a different way to lubricate the windows, then please by all means, let me know...
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    Hex bushing for rear gladhands

    Has anyone had to source these? 3/4” MIP x 3/8” FIP hex bushing? Everyone of these I have found are not long enough to fit through the rear bumper on my M1088? Any help finding two of them would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Electrical voltage

    Sorry bud. 1 more question. Do I keep the wire on the back terminal connected, or do i just replace the front wire and disconnect the wire on the back terminal?
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    Electrical voltage

    Roger that. Thank you
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    Electrical voltage

    Are you saying that it’s possible that i should Switch the front and back lead?
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    Electrical voltage

    The wire reads 0
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    Electrical voltage

    do i disconnect the negatives on the batteries to remove the regulator wires?
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    Electrical voltage

    Here is one I found that mentions the fix. Post 5- 7 or 8 is a good start. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?170432-Just-bought-a-1998-lmtv&p=2042016&highlight=excit+wire+solenoid#post2042016 Are the fuseable Links the thick colored yellow and red washers on the ALT Terminals?
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    Electrical voltage

    Ok guys. The reserve Mechanic couldn’t come this weekend and i have a couple hours to throw at my problem. I have 14.1 on the yellow Alt terminal I have 28.4 on the red Alt terminal my regulator does not have LED lights but the forward terminal has 2.4 volts? The back terminal has 22.3v...
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    M1088 INFO Needed Frame Lenght for Flat bed on Fitth wheel Tractor?

    I extended my frame 16".
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    3D Printed Tachometer Gauge Pod, with 12V / USB Outlets

    Looks great. I'd be interested in ordering
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    Electrical voltage

    I have tried and tried to become more mechanically inclined, but to no avail. I develop buildings for a living and can build anything with an address. I stopped my the reserve center which is next door to the National Guard Depot and they have full time Mechanics who do not mind working for...
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    Electrical voltage

    Gentlemen. Once again thank you for the suggestions. I’ll run though all of that one by one this week and let you know. I also have one of the reserve center mechanics coming by this week to help with it.
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    Electrical voltage

    Hey guys. Before I ask, i'll let you know that I have read through the threads and have followed as many directions as possible. As of last week I have been experiencing some voltage irregularities in my M1088. I have 14 and 28 volts at the alternator, I have 13 and 27 at the lugs on the...
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