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    Will A1 defroster air defuser fit on A0?

    Yes and it improves forward visibility substantially.
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    Engine Mounts - Rigid - Why?

    The engine mounts on the LMTV have rubber pad sandwich between the steel parts. Same with the transmission mounts. Most of the noise from the caterpillar engine is because it's a caterpillar diesel. If you are concerned about noise, then I'd suggest looking for an A1 truck. They are much...
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    Horse power for different engines without hard upgrades.

    Some motor homes had C7's with close to 400 hp and the marinzed version of the C7 had 500 hp.
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    What is this?

    M43 chemical detector? I think the ABS controller is mounted there on all trucks.
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    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I'd bring a loaded grease gun set of fuel lines spare trans selector pad a couple each of the different relays tool set 38mm socket 20 ton bottle jack long breaker bar 7/8 wrench (for tires changes) spare light control spare trans computer
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    Heading to Fairbanks to drive home my first FMTV!

    I had to have the bellhousing resealed on my LMTV, bolts were sheared off due to over torquing.
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    Heading to Fairbanks to drive home my first FMTV!

    Bad sealant Crappy assembly Bad bolts Bad torque on bolts
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    Heading to Fairbanks to drive home my first FMTV!

    This wouldn't be the first time I've heard of an FMTV with a bellhousing leak.
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    AxleTech 400 axles

    They certainly are not a bolt in. The axletech pumpkins are centered, LMTV pumpkins are offset. Spring perches in different locations etc etc
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    Surging Idle on start up M1078

    3116, C7, or 3126?
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    FMTV fuel system questions

    Check your fuel lines. If they haven't been replaced it's probably a good preventative measure.
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    LMTV like a KAMAZ?

    If you mean a suspenion like an LMTV being a solid axle leaf springs then yes they are the same, however the axles are an entirely different part.
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    Starting/Stopping Engine with Cab Tilted?

    If you have an A1 yes there are engine compartment switches to start/stop the engine. If you have a 3116, then no.
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    Source for round electrical connectors?

    Awesomeness I stock those connectors and terminals.
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    LMTV Frame twist

    weight is in the 3500 lb range for a bed.
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    Anyone skeptical of trans oil dipstick readings?

    I have a truck that reads low, when it's filled up it blows ATF out the vent until it's happy again.
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    LMTV M1079 M1078 ARB air locker group buy, we need 50 of you to make this happen.

    A2's dont exist and it's likley they will have different axles being independent suspension and all.
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    Prototype fiberglass airdrop cab 6x6 truck

    I gave that some thought, but decided I had enough parts trucks. Congrats on the purchase.
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    Ideal Mechanic Resume for M1088 Work

    Just a few cents regarding hiring a mechanic "on the side" and using a reputable shop.. Unless your mechanic is true to his word don't count on there being any sort of warranty, plan on paying for their screw ups and any parts that they may have damaged in the process. At least in my locale...
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    98 LMTV registration in TX????

    The few bucks you save isn't worth the time you do or fine if it is discovered one knowingly falsified a government document.
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