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  1. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    It was one of those open box, demo deals. It did come with two cables but one is the little 14z pin-to-serial and the other a type-1 9-pin.
  2. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    So it appears that my DPA4+ is a Type 1 (black) and the truck is a Type2 (green). Basically, on the truck side there are two pins that are just slightly smaller than the others. The 9-pin plug/connector that came with the DPA4+ has all 9 pins the same size. So I "think" I need...
  3. Third From Texas

    Restore fmtv rims paint or powder coat?

    You know....just for paintball. ;)
  4. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    Awesome. That was what I was hoping to hear !
  5. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    Understood. Yes, they are "either or" devices. The Bluefire is just for display while driving. Yep. The port will require modification (or a second modified port) to run the Bluefire. *unless the DPA4 doesn't care about being dropped down to 12v Yeah, I'll have to locate a...
  6. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    Not a problem. I usually just watch the back of their heads at stops ....but eyes forward while driving. The fancy display and all the lights and buttons? That's just to impress the chicks anyway.
  7. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    Yes. Via the Bluefire adaptor: https://bluefire-llc.com/store The Bluefire requires one of the 9-pins to be converted from 24v to 12v (else you will smoke the Bluefire) as per the guy on FB who smoked his first couple Bluefires. The solution was to alter one fo the 9-pin and...
  8. Third From Texas

    Diagnostic Readers

    So I have a couple readers coming for my A1R. I picked up a cheap Deerbrorn DPA4 for the diagnostics and have a Bluefire on the way as well. Sort of redundant, but one is for the CAT ET diag softyware and the other is just to project the real-time data for a display. I've had the...
  9. Third From Texas

    CHUCKY'S TREE HOUSE !

    So warm poo? Still don't want to see pics. ;p
  10. Third From Texas

    CHUCKY'S TREE HOUSE !

    Some things in Chucky threads are better w/o pics....
  11. Third From Texas

    Where does this attach?

    This^ Mine is sitting n the floor of my garage. Not only is it LOUD (you can't sleep with it on) it is constantly warming up...blowing fire for two seconds.....cooling down for 5 minutes....warming up again.....rinse, repeat, And it's LOUD . Did I mention how annoyingly LOUD it is? The...
  12. Third From Texas

    Where does this attach?

    Was the truck an actual M1079 or an M1078 w/ the M1079 box? If the truck is an M1078 you won't have the fuel pump assembly. Easy enough to make one, though. I can get you some pics in the morning if needed.
  13. Third From Texas

    Where does this attach?

    The two fuel lines: One attaches to the small fuel pump box above the tank (I think it's the outboard line that supplies fuel up to the heater) The second is the return and it ties into the "T" at the tank fuel return (same fitting that the engine return fuel line is connected)...
  14. Third From Texas

    Get Your Popcorn Ready: Unicorn ALERT

    And almost as practical to own as that !
  15. Third From Texas

    Lmtv 1078 bed dimensions

    For a hab insert I'd maybe come in a half inch in each direction of the insert (ie: 3.5"x3.5" vs 4"x4" then dampen it with a rubber sleeve of some sort. But yeah, the first insert I made for my bed crane only fit properly in two of the four holes.. I made it fit too tight (assuming...
  16. Third From Texas

    2008 M1078 A1R Maryland to California or Bust!

    You're better prepared than I was when I did my long distance recovery. Looking forward to following your progress !
  17. Third From Texas

    Another LMTV roll over

    It's because they make that same sound as when you twist a balloon between you hands. ;p
  18. Third From Texas

    Another LMTV roll over

    Pretty much, this. With no roll protection or seatbelts, rollovers are often fatal for anyone in the back of a pickup truck. These cabs don't stand much chance against all the weight involved, either. *exception seemingly being the M1079 I kinda doubt that these trucks are inherently...
  19. Third From Texas

    Aluminum wheels

    GREAT idea ! And pics when possible.
  20. Third From Texas

    Aluminum wheels

    Nice Tan or green?
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