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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    Some reference...I think I go the Cat software correctly set, any comments? For the Allison side of things, I haven't had a chance to really look into it, and I've never tried to change the parameters before. I took screenshots of the "user configurable" area (although I couldn't find out...
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    I thought I read the C7 got a different tooth count on the oil pump? Came up in this thread https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mav%E2%80%99s-m1088a1-conversion.212126/post-2503751
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    From fire truck to MTV

    I have that first book, it's pretty well done. Yes those plates have their place and I plan to add them in time as an extra safety measure. They are much more important in applications where there are only a couple spring bolts and the tolerances between holes are high. In my setup, I had the...
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    Don't want it screaming rpms when coming down the hills around here. I get it's more effective but I'd like to not have it at it's redline.ive been happy with its braking in 4th before it downshifts to 3rd.
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    Great info! I haven't seen the cruise control menu in cat et, I'll have to look for it. I do have access to Allison software, but how does target gear work? If I say target gear is two, does it always try to hit gear 2 when engaging the brake? Does it care about engine redline? I'm happy with...
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    Axle (s) rebuild thread, gears and lockers

    Permetex black (oil resistant) has worked well for me for my 12 hub swaps
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Got to try out the spring setup and results are....great! Went to the same spot and flexed out the truck as much as I am likely too. Front springs compressed the most, to about 80% of available travel. Tried some "evasive driving" to see if I could get the box to rock but it wouldn't. Still...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    686 lbf Currently have 15 per side, 7 front, 8 rear, 5 channels in the middle are bare for now.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Using a link system does have it's place, however I don't see many benefits in this type of box setup. Max it can shift now is only about 1mm. I'd rather have that level of control than if I do a link system since there's a swing arc and that means I would have to have larger through holes to...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Moving forward with an internal frame setup so I don't have any thermal bridges. Unistrut compatible framing from Menards was on sale, 12% off. Installing and testing the spring compliance setup. Tough to see on the camera but jacking up the box lifts the frame a lot, I'll get the rest installed...
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    GARAGE DOOR CLEARANCE

    Do you have a part number for the AC you are using? If not, BTU specs?
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    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    Agreed, not as likely but he did mention welding so I figured I'd throw it out there
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    FMTV Cab Cot

    I thought that was for the switch for soldiers in the bed?
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    CTIS 5 flashing lights

    Curious to find out what the problem is. I had some strange issues with mine and went down a similar course. Ended up with two issues, front CTIS pressure line to the hubs were porus and leaking through the hose itself and also a faulty relief valve on pcu.
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    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    Nearly all of the ECU/ECM manufacturers require them to be disconnected when welding. HETs actually have a chart listing it on their door. Hopefully it's not an electrical issue, but if I have to do welding on my truck again I'm going to make sure to disconnect all the ECUs and ECMs as they are...
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    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    How did you end up fixing the crack?
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Yes a spring will likely work just fine too (with the stock gear). That said, finding one would be difficult in this size. Springs obviously compress so you still have a risk that it could compress enough to release the pin lock. Likely? No but something to be aware of. The CTE mismatch really...
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    M1088 camper conversion

    These things are often a gamble (just like all the fmtv electronic parts I buy on eBay and sometimes get screwed on). Sometimes you get lucky sometimes not. I haven't ventured into the heater stuff yet but it's on my long list of things to do
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    M1088 camper conversion

    Considering his spare is no longer there I bet it's pretty good.
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    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    That doesn't jive with my experience, same situation mine will roll down my driveway in neutral and engine running. I do have some drag but I think it's from a sticky brake.
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