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  1. Suprman

    M1078 no front driveshaft

    I find that the tires make different road noise depending on speed and road. Off the throttle its easier to hear the road and driveline sounds that are normally masked by the engine. I bought some royal purple I was going to put it in my front hubs just havent had time yet. I dont get too much...
  2. Suprman

    M1078 no front driveshaft

    It will sense that as wheel slip and not go. You would have to put it in mode to drive it and will be limited to 4th gear. Did you check the driveshaft for play? Check diff and hub fluid? Tires can make road noise. Hub gearing can make noise if it's out of spec I think there are a few threads on...
  3. Suprman

    What would you service first after getting a used FMTV ? Saying its a runner ?

    I have used the self service car wash at nite before. You dont want to use too high pressure. And the self service bay has an oil separator in the drain your driveway probably dosnt.
  4. Suprman

    Wheelspinner's M1078

    Yes the neutral start protection is different and the wtec 2 is a bit more forgiving than the 3. You have the wtec2 the trans computer is behind the keypad and there is a vim module behind the passenger kick panel with trans related relays.
  5. Suprman

    Wheelspinner's M1078

    Wtec3 has a small display window 1/2 inch by 3/4.
  6. Suprman

    What would you service first after getting a used FMTV ? Saying its a runner ?

    I never said you were imagining anything. I have lists of tacom warnings about flying driveshafts. It still happens in the military even with the TM requirements. There are special requirements to loctite the fan bolts but it's the whole clutch that separates when it comes apart.
  7. Suprman

    What would you service first after getting a used FMTV ? Saying its a runner ?

    Driveline hinging test. Only .0015 of an inch play allowed in u joints, slip joints and yokes. Excessive play will cause flying driveline parts. Seen that 6 or 7 times. Check fan clutch for flex play left to right. Worn clutch can come apart at the most in opportune time and toss the fan blade...
  8. Suprman

    Lmtv starter

    Replace the starter
  9. Suprman

    What would you service first after getting a used FMTV ? Saying its a runner ?

    I use the cheap stuff in a tube from the auto parts store
  10. Suprman

    What would you service first after getting a used FMTV ? Saying its a runner ?

    Grease all the fittings change oil check coolant level, diff and hub fluid check, check trans fluid, steering fluid. Repl air dryer and purge any moisture in air system.
  11. Suprman

    Lmtv starter

    Sounds like your batts are weak. You could try cleaning all the batt connections. The relay on the frame is aux start relay. Jumping the 2 big terminals will crank the truck.
  12. Suprman

    Wheelspinner's M1078

    I would get a few of each to have on hand. You can use blade fuses in place of the breakers if need be. You have 12 volt relays switching 24 volt circuits and vice versa. Do you have single digit trans control display or double digit? Double is wtec 2 and single is 3.
  13. Suprman

    Wheelspinner's M1078

    Some can be empty depending on accessories. Standard bosch style automotive relays 12 & 24 volt.
  14. Suprman

    Wheelspinner's M1078

    Thats a first gen truck. They took the top off the start relay and tried to manually engage it.
  15. Suprman

    Seriously looking at lmtv need input please

    What kind of winch is it?
  16. Suprman

    MTV / LMTV crew cab / 4-doors

    Email will atpawnking dotcom. Can put prices in general forum.
  17. Suprman

    MTV / LMTV crew cab / 4-doors

    I have the heavier lift cylinder for the uparmor cab, which is really heavy.
  18. Suprman

    MTV / LMTV crew cab / 4-doors

    I have an extra rear cab section
  19. Suprman

    Seriously looking at lmtv need input please

    If the 3 pin control plug is the same as the warn mrap winches I have the plug for that. If you cant find a mate to the other its not hard to find a pair the same size and just replace it.
  20. Suprman

    Need Reverse Light wiring assistance

    Light switch needs to be on.
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