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Need complete, from engine block, to fill point.

Well, the Steel Soldiers Trouble-Shooting Collective comes through - Problem solved - Started with the LBCD and worked my way through the breaker/circuit panel. Disassembled and cleaned every connector, cleaned and re-tightened every lug. Did not have my VOM, so I don't know where the culprit...

Having issues with my M1084A1 History: Truck had intermittent no start issues in the morning. Slave start and it would be okay. Traced problem to the light switch, replaced and was okay. Current symptoms. Starts and runs Trans is fish eye when running. Code 3500 Cooling fan over tandems runs...

Found this on facebook - Poster is not a member, so I agreed to put it up here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1544244229201840/posts/2857682277858022 Text from fb post follows: Scrap or ? 1960's Chrysler XM410 8x8 2.5 Ton Prototype. Very rough, but an all aluminum frame/body. NO...

That would require the truck to be destroyed.

Update: Problem resolved - Pulled the feed line off at the tank (also removed the dipper in the tank) and removed the line at the feed side of the water separator. Blew it our from engine side to tank side with compressed air. Removed the fitting from the feed side of the water separator...

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Mine runs great for a short time. It'll run right up to 70 MPH, just like my other A1's. Then, slowly loses power till I'm a hazard on the HWY and pull over. Sit for a minute at idle and she takes right off, only to repeat the same scenario. I'm thinking that at high power, the demand for...

Exhaust brake functions as it should. Turns on and off without issue.

I have a fleet of FMTV's A0's A1's & A1R's - All run great except 1. It's been flashed to 330hp and has 307 gears, like the other A1's in the fleet. This truck, runs great for about 4 miles, then slowly loses power. Pull over, shut it down, let it sit for a minute or two. It fires right up...

Anyone ever tapped into the 12V lugs circled in the picture below? (Looking for a place to power my trailer brakes and trailer battery). I've already wired the plug to feed the brakes, using the pin at 1:00 o'clock. (Need a 12V source for the brake controller in the cab). Using the center...

Hello I'm not so new here. I used to be here under the name Hemiman a few years back. Been lurking here as Mikes Bikes for about two years. Until now, most of my time has been spent in the M37 world. Yes, I still have my M37, but have added an M-35A2 to the fleet temporarily. I just...