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    New owner of a M 1084

    Thanks Ronmar. It is purging from the dryer. From reading another post... and the amount of oil, it is likely the air is leaking via the CTIS and maybe a few places more. I am reading up on the older posts to get a handle on this. Is it correct that if I unplug CTIS control box the system...
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    New owner of a M 1084

    I worked a HEMETT years ago back during my Guardsman's days before the FMTVs came out. I remember that warning too. The Hyd tank came empty so I don't know about the boom yet, but yes, arctic grade hoses are in the future. I bought the truck to replace my 40 year old truck and knuckle boom.
  3. M

    New owner of a M 1084

    Defects found: driveshaft as mentioned before (note the cap bolts working loose and a slight input shaft seal leak) and a whole lot of oil splatter around the rear axle. Enough to have the tires fling oil onto the crane. I suspect it is coming from this port in the picture. I think this is...
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    New owner of a M 1084

    Well, I got the ol' girl home with no issues and I got the insurance company to insure it as a farm truck. Note the dog wondering how she is going to get in there. Defect report in next post.
  5. M

    New owner of a M 1084

    Hello, I just pulled the trigger on a 2000 M1084. Exceptional shape and I doubt the truck ever left Alaska. I signed up here at Steel Solders as soon as I put the deposit down a week ago and I have been cramming like a collage student before finals. I certainly know that old military trucks...
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