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  1. MrMikey4026

    Diagnosing CTIS M1078

    This is the modulator valve, (also called the valve manifold), I borrowed your picture. One line is supply air pressure from the wet air tank thru the pressure protection valve, one line is controlled air pressure to your quick release valves, one line is the vent. I don't have a modulator...
  2. MrMikey4026

    MEP-805B throttle actuator problem

    The speed sensor controls the governor, the frequency meter reads the produced generator frequency. It has no control over the governor. You should have a look at the speed sensor again.
  3. MrMikey4026

    Diagnosing CTIS M1078

    One of the best things I learned while working on my CTIS is that the controller is highly sensitive to system leaks on the controlled side . The best way I found to find the leaks was to remove the line from the modulator valve assembly that goes to quick release valves that supplies air to the...
  4. MrMikey4026

    Deuce Air Governor

    Replace those copper lines with DOT plastic tubing and fittings. Unless you really enjoy the old copper tubing. Back in the old days when every truck was plumbed with copper, you cannot imagine how much I hated it.
  5. MrMikey4026

    MTVR air dryer purge valve sticking open

    If you have a Haldex dryer of any kind, throw it away and replace it with a Bendix AD9.
  6. MrMikey4026

    Are the Ford cm 3461 shrader valve the only option for valve stem replacement for ctis

    I am probably wrong on the part number ( it has been a while) , but my NAPA guy found them for me, they were cheap. I will ask him if he remembers the part number.
  7. MrMikey4026

    need hemtt Detroit Diesel 8v92ta mechanic near Sacramento

    I just use a 12 volt Facet pump connected to the secondary filter (extra pipe plug on the inlet side) with a ball valve. Run the pump until return is free of bubbles, turn it off, close the valve at start that thing!
  8. MrMikey4026

    Need to haul heavy load in central WA; anybody wanting to help?

    Just curious, White Pass, Mission Ridge, Badger? Don't remember Badger having a chairlift?
  9. MrMikey4026

    Bolt in a Tire on my M1088 / LMTV

    Spray some soapy water on it and wiggle the bolt, if it made it to air you will know. No bubbles pull it out!
  10. MrMikey4026

    CUCV '400' tranny will not shift out of 1st gear - what should I check first?

    Governor gear. Under small cover near rear of transmission, four 1/2" bolts.
  11. MrMikey4026

    New Member from Okanogan, Washington State

    Have fun with it, let us know how it looks when it gets there. Mine ran when I got it, would not move, had the wrong series transmission in it. Been driving it the last few months. I am about in the same boat as you. Takes me forever to get anything done now.
  12. MrMikey4026

    New Member from Okanogan, Washington State

    I am 12 miles east of Roy now. Sorry you won't be able to make it.
  13. MrMikey4026

    New Member from Okanogan, Washington State

    Mark, I will see you there,
  14. MrMikey4026

    New Member from Okanogan, Washington State

    Mark Welcome to the group. Wenatchee is my home town. Do you remember the radial engine that sat on the sidewalk in front of the ice cream shop in Okanogan some 30 years ago? If you have time this weekend you should come join us...
  15. MrMikey4026

    Hello from Portland Oregon

    Hello there You should probably think about going to the roundup. Not far away in Chehalis, lots to learn and there will be people here that know MTV's. Mike
  16. MrMikey4026

    Well, I done did it. Won a m1078. Need to get it home... In Wahington - any suggesti

    I replaced mine with regular automotive headlights. I unsoldered the leads of the old ones, then soldered them onto the replacements. Much cheaper!
  17. MrMikey4026

    Haldex Purest Air Dryer install on M35A2 - questions about wiring, etc

    Your check wallet light will come on when you buy a cartridge for that thing! I have a Pure Air sitting here waiting to install, the price of the cartridge made me think about it awhile! Anyone have an inexpensive one? Mike
  18. MrMikey4026

    Still ON!!! 2020 Pacific NorthWest Rally / FE / Swap Meet!

    The Brad we all know says he is coming, with or without his truck. Also his friend Josh with WW2 Jeep. I would imagine they will arrive Saturday morning. I would consider this an RSVP, you know how technically challenged he can be.
  19. MrMikey4026

    Axle Shaft removal for towing FMTV

    If the engine runs, just start it up and leave it idling. Tow it as far as you like.
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