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So, you have an Allison license for the software? $1,100 plus $500 annually, (about)?

Do you think they will fit our beadlocks?

It isn't listed on the schematic for the TCU on an M1078A1 truck. I don't think we have the sensor. If we do, the WTECIII procedure is in this manual

On simpletire website under the specs tab. It notes they are designed for military vehicles. There is a 395/85R20 version at the Petlas website rated for 68 mph (110kmh)— I'd be interested in finding these—

56 maximum speed like the Michelin XZL and they are 10% heavier, over 230#—

Right. Continental Tires does not list any current 20" tires. I would be nice to find affordable new rubber—

The Continentals don't appear to be available for our 20" wheels: 22.5 or 24—

I just saw those the other day myself at SimpleTire. Wondering the same—

I don't think we have any suggestions. We used Dynamat Xtreme under the doghouse in the engine compartment, then added Dyna Core under that next to the engine. We have also added Dynamat Xtreme to the interior cab walls, ceiling, and door panels. Right now we can hold a conversation, though...

We have a NOMADIC 24v rooftop unit. It hasn't made it through the summer as yet. Our charging system includes a 24v 200a alternator with 2 - 31's in series for the truck and another 2 - 31's inseries for the accessories, including the AC; each 24v battery bank separated by a Victron Cyrix -...

Do you have a thread on your cab insulation efforts? Or would you share your plans for insulating the cab?

Tuesday's plan: item 4— CAT 3116 doesn't have glow plugs. She uses an inlet air heater—

As usual you are right—

If you zoom into the PPD the bottom lug looks like only one wire is connected? The one coming in from the left doesn't look connected to anything?

This may be related to the Allison comments of needing less gears. Their design encourages lockup as soon as possible to hold almost constant available torque through the gear changes. Keeping the engine in its power band as much as possible. You answered another of my questions about sitting...