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Recent content by Alexandninasdad

  1. Alexandninasdad

    Air Brakes / Wet Tank / Radiator Fan Questions

    Wow ... Nice to have you hanging around the Motor Pool. Printed your post and added to my TM. THX !!
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    Air Brakes / Wet Tank / Radiator Fan Questions

    Subject Vehicle: 1083A1 . I have been working through the obvious (audible) leaks on my air system. Replaced: Governor, Dryer, Fan Solenoid and one of the Cab support Air Shocks. I cant hear any more hissing air leaks near / around the cab and engine and was expecting the Radiator Fan to Stop...
  3. Alexandninasdad

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    I bought Parts at Eastern Surplus and got the Wrong parts twice> the second shipment also wrong AFTER I SENT MY OLD PART AS A SAMPLE. The Company's INDEED Employee Reviews are very revealing. Management is clearly the issue. SECO Parts will get all my Business here on out
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    M1088 camper conversion

    Those are some nice drawings. I came across a Honeycomb sandwich panel online that might be something for you to consider using somewhere. >>> Have you come across any info on Insurance for a DIY RV Build ? I am still going through the Engine on mine to make sure I don't smoke the Engine, but...
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    LMTV Cat 3116 Issue >> Fan always on <<

    ThanQ I will look thru the Tm's to assess that Solenoid for proper function.
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    LMTV Cat 3116 Issue >> Fan always on <<

    OK to clarify .. here is the rest of the story. I previously omitted these details to protect my pride. So here goes ! Im on a highway run and bringing the truck back from the shop that mated the Living Module to the Chassis in South UTah. Everything is Great .. until it isnt. Temp gauge climbs...
  7. Alexandninasdad

    LMTV Cat 3116 Issue >> Fan always on <<

    Okay .. will do .. ThanQ
  8. Alexandninasdad

    LMTV Cat 3116 Issue >> Fan always on <<

    I have been on You-tube trying to get a rudimentary understanding of how that Air pressure regulated fan system and control switch works. I thought it wise to post here and see if anyone else had a simple troubleshooting advice for > Fan always on < Issue. So far I have: > Found the solenoid...
  9. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    IN CONCLUSION : Thanks to everyones' great pointers charging issue is now resolved. The biggest issue was finding someone with enough grey hair and patience / experience to actually test and assess my Alternator. Three different ( Big Name and highly Recognized ) Electric shops bench tested and...
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    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    YES it absolutely is just that easy. 14+ and 27+ And climbing. Maybe those motor pool bayous thought they would have some fun with whoever picks this one out of the lineup.
  11. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    I’m getting 24V at the Yellow terminal in front and 12v at the Red one in the back. Is it possible it’s as simple as swapping those large cables over ?
  12. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    Checked Alternator ground for continuity = A OK Checked the smaller wire that is also connected to the ground and did not get continuity .... where is that small wire connecting to ? I started the engine and had it running. Removed both wires from the Regulator. Plus the small wire from the...
  13. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    Given: 8/20 Alternator N1506-1 Regulator N3030 (No Indicator Lights) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/2020 > Ground strap Removed / cleaned Connex then re-installed 8/2020 > Replaced all Cables between the Alternator and Battery Box. Cleaned Connex...
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