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    From fire truck to MTV

    Considered it, but went with a bolt together solution. M6 screws that can be taken off from inside cab.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    I am an engineer :) The angle iron is 3/16 while the shipping container c channel is 1/8. The shipping container deflected. It's a really complicated issue, where to add stiffness, compliance, high/low tensile, etc. I have all the tools to make FEA models but garbage in garbage out. Much...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    I should have taken a picture when flexed as it was more dramatic, but there is still some small amount of plastic deformation in the area of the forwardmost bolt shown. None of the others have any plastic deformation. I have ordered springs, bolts, washers for all 30 tie in locations to replace...
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    Axle (s) rebuild thread, gears and lockers

    I like playing devil's advocate and since we have a lot against the 2:1 I'll give some advantages of keeping them: 1. 1/2 the torque on your drivetrain components upstream of the hubs. In extreme scenarios you are way less likely to break something. 2: It takes much less time for engine to get...
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    LMTV Abs troubleshooting

    That was someone else's. Mine had abs light on with no codes, weird reading for battery voltage, and wouldn't respond to modulator tests. Looked like a small amount of water got in a messed things up.
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    LMTV Abs troubleshooting

    Turns out the ABS ECU was the problem. New one tested and working as it should.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Playing with thermal camera after today's test drive. Can see the heater works well :) Eco hubs are pretty much same temp as the tire as well. New(old) ABS computer arrived and works. The old one I could connect to but had some weird behavior, new one functions as it should. Tested out all...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    I'm not doing that, I flip the cab a lot and pulling that seal, it's grip weakens every time. The whole reason I didn't buy a pre-done RV was because of low quality engineering. I'll make a robust and relatively quick latching mechanism that doesn't get damaged every time it's used.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Working on the design for the passthrough. Mix between engineering hours, local machine shop capabilities, keeping it KISS. Planning for door on each side, using some electrical boxes on the ends for that. Need to find a way to support the separation flange when tilting cab(where the gap is...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Answered a few posts up.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Picked up kids from school and stopped by the local park since the wanted to throw rocks at the ice. Did research doors for the passthrough, thinking of using a Hammond electrical cabinet.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    So that exact air cleaner isn't listed in their PDFs, however it has the identical size filter as D100398. For a fairly close estimate, the CFM of your motor is 709 CFM. A PSD10 series can be used but I would use 2 of them for your engine output. See the highlighted items below for the...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Totally depends on size, they have many offerings. What part number do you have and also what engine/power output?
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Yep, I know, just not a high priority as I'm not following conveys or in desert. It will be a very simple thing to do though.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    For reference, this is part number D120037(D120339). I did look at the flow calcs and the engine recommendations from Donaldson. The filter restriction fitting also screws directly in. Not sure if I will reconnect the aux hose to exhaust... So many other things to do
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Installed the new air filter. Uses factory rubber boots and intake piping. Plan to have pass through above the filter, right behind the driver.
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    Seized ether start solenoid

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    FMTV brake canister diaphragm replacement.

    Service or parking diaphram? I heard they changed through the years too.
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    Seized ether start solenoid

    Pretty sure A1 trucks have the button for injection, although likely some interlocks?
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    Seized ether start solenoid

    With yours, since it's not a A1R, you have a switch correct? Not sure what it will allow/not. Mine is totally ECM controlled and I have no ether button on A1R. The NAPA cylinder I got is KAT 33118, the gaskets are KAT 33119 (these are cork and not awesome). The cylinder is not opened at all...
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