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Recent content by FullSpecial

  1. FullSpecial

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    It took more than a week, but I have AC now. Of course, ambient temperature is now low and I don't need it.......... Yes, I dismounted the spare. If I need it I'm calling somebody younger!
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    2007 M1151 ECV LED Turn Signal Issues

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/headlights-or-parking-lights.218907/post-2559734 Try reading this if that's your issue.
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    2007 M1151 ECV LED Turn Signal Issues

    Did you mean to say that the Parking-Running lights in the front do not stay on when the headlights are on? If so, that is how the three lever light switch is internally connected. You can [fix] that with a three amp/50v diode. It's been too long since I did it myself so I can't tell you which...
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    Question(s) About Running an Auxiliary Battery:

    You are somewhat close. While an inverter is not designed to be a charger, a battery should charge and level off depending on the output voltage of the inverter. If the inverter puts out 13.8-14.2V then the battery should charge at about 12.6V, or what we would normally expect. Your liftgate is...
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    Question(s) About Running an Auxiliary Battery:

    Correct, five batteries on the truck.
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    Question(s) About Running an Auxiliary Battery:

    I too started with an inverter but soon decided to go with two systems. 24V for the truck, 12V for the toys.
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    M939A2 A/C install

    Is that the normal markings on your belt or is that wear? Shoot a straight edge off your water pump to be sure.
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    Cummins CTA8.3 Dampener pulley Diameter?

    Per Cummins: 173.03 mm OD top of the groove 166.87 bottom of the groove
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    Cummins CTA8.3 Dampener pulley Diameter?

    Does anybody know off the top of your head or have one readily available to measure? Trying to figure out belt speed-ratio. Thank you.
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    5 Ton armor?

    There use to be a company out of Longview WA that made complete armored M923s. Don't remember the name and can't even find a picture but would know it if I saw one. Logging company that did it on the side I think. Anybody with better search foo?
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    Advice on M929 Dump Truck

    15yds of material is 45000 pounds depending on what it is and how wet it is. WAY TOO MUCH. 22.5 tons on a 5 ton truck. Don't even consider that please.
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    M923A1 wont go above 20 MPH

    20mph? I have to ask, is your transfer case in low?
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    "Just to make sure, that rubber ring with the strap on it is not a run flat right? It seems like it is just for keeping the beads tight on the wheel." It is a bead lock only.
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    M917 tranny questions.... update

    Are your brakes caged or way out of adjustment?
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    Never enough toolboxes

    931 toolboxes where you would not expect them........ Not painted yet.
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