Recent content by DFarnham

Marblemount, WA

Good point re: caring spare rod tips. They do seem to be the weak link in the system. Thanks.

Oooo .... another great idea. Raining here in WA state for the next day or two (or four) ... but I'm going to take a close look at the turrent removal option. Great idea. Thanks!

Excellent idea re: rod through the drain holes. Will give that a try today. Thanks!

Thanks! I appreciate the insights.

Howdy! I own a 2004 M1084-A1. As luck would have it, BOTH door latches failed over the winter, so I'm essentially locked out of the truck. I called the fine folks at Midwest Military Equipment (MME) and they suggested the only way in, without breaking a really expensive window, is to pry one...

That is a very generous offer, but I'm off the beaten path a bit, about two hours to the NE in Marblemount, WA. I'd drive the truck down to meet you in Tukwila, but I'm hesitant to drive it that far, out of an abundance of caution, until I figure out what's going on to trigger the CEL. Thanks...

Howdy! I have a 2004 Stewart & Stevenson M1084A1 cargo/crane truck that just started displaying a 'check engine' alert on the annunciator panel. All engine instruments appear normal. The truck has been sitting for the last few months (WA winter). Does anyone know which tech manual / section...