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  1. 1951M1078

    LMTV Alternator Disaster, engine now catastophic

    My head hurts after reading this. So I had a bad voltage regulator. Got one from Will and all is good now. But----- as I am replacing it I look at the Alt. belts and they are a little loose. So I dive in to make a adjustment. Who the **** puts a bolt under a belt ? So I take the water pump...
  2. 1951M1078

    Air tank size- would a FMTV benefit from a much larger tank?

    What about just adding another tank ? Maybe something that will only fill when the system is topped off ?
  3. 1951M1078

    Exodus Expeditionary Trucks (M1086 MTV, WRanger MTV 13, 97 Rialta V15)

    Looks like you gave up on the CTIS ? How do you like the manual ? Nice ride !
  4. 1951M1078

    M1078 Alternator Problem

    Yes Will. Took power from bottom fuel valve stud (24V) still no LED's. I will go and redo the tests today to be sure I did not miss something. Battery's have been on the charger overnight just in case. If it fails the test again then I need to decide to replace the system with 'Double Alt' or...
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    M1078 Alternator Problem

    Well got a full refund. But still need to decide to repair or replace ?
  6. 1951M1078

    M1078 Alternator Problem

    Still no luck with the cheep Ebay regulator. Still no volts. Will retest the system tomorrow. Been using the Niehoff test's. Is their a better test in the TM's ? What TM and what page ? I'm kind of lost trying to find it. Been think of going with the Heidebrink system ? Why stay with a Military...
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    M1078 Alternator Problem

    The reason for looking into this is ,what will happen when all the old stock is used up .
  8. 1951M1078

    M1078 Alternator Problem

    So in the N3207 their is a Arduino controlling things ? Also this way out of my pay-grade ! LOL
  9. 1951M1078

    M1078 Alternator Problem

    I have lost my voltage regulator and their are some out their but the $$$ seam high ? So I have been looking at the wiring of the regulator. It looks like the field is controlled but only on the 28V side. But nothing on the 14V side ? When my replacement regulator gets here I'm going to pull...
  10. 1951M1078

    Will a bad battery a trigger a no charge problem ?

    Did the test and I have 24.44 volts a (E) = bad regulator. Do they just go bad out of the blue ?
  11. 1951M1078

    Will a bad battery a trigger a no charge problem ?

    Thanks Guy's. I will start my repair in the AM with luck. Randy
  12. 1951M1078

    Will a bad battery a trigger a no charge problem ?

    Its more a question of, does the Alt. need a good 24+ volt supply to turn on ?
  13. 1951M1078

    Will a bad battery a trigger a no charge problem ?

    Let me restate it. Can a poor battery keep the 24 volt side from turning on ? I just need to do the testing and see where I'm at.
  14. 1951M1078

    Will a bad battery a trigger a no charge problem ?

    Just had a 20 volt reading on the dash. Then it was back to 26? Next start poor. Lots of clicking then a crank ? Now back to low charge. Still need to trouble shoot. Ideas ? Will a bad battery start this ? Thanks, Randy
  15. 1951M1078

    LMTV Alternator Disaster, engine now catastophic

    Has anyone found a better system ? And / or what do I tell the drive line shop to do ? I have mismatched tires (all different OD's and 2 different manufactures ) and the old drive shaft that was changed ( D ). And I have a vibration that sets in at about 35 mph. It comes and go's at times so...
  16. 1951M1078

    Working on the M1078 LMTV

    Maybe this guy has something ? http://www.cruisecontrolking.com/
  17. 1951M1078

    Merry Christmas all you LMTV's !

    Hope you all get what you need to keep them running. Randy
  18. 1951M1078

    Different transfer case. Two speed ?

    No ,they have not called back. Must be made out of "unobtanium" .
  19. 1951M1078

    I have joined the club ! And yes I have lost my mine !

    Door handles back in and working. Weird to need keys to get in . Been working on some tools for the box build. Finishing up the table saw with a new "T" square system and router. Lots of wood working coming my way. Even made shelves. I know, boring.
  20. 1951M1078

    Lmtv m1078 questions.

    Duck, bring lots of money ! $$$$$$$$$$$$ LOL
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