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    Alternative hydraulic hand pump.

    After some analysis and math, I decided to try this pump out and think it will work well for my needs… FYI…
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    M1078 Hydraulic Controller Box and System Schematics

    Re-reading your description again, it sounds like it is probably the 3way selector valve as both pumps sound like they are deadheaded/blocked… Since they are rotating spools and not sliding spools, if they are not properly seated, or loose(can,move in or out) you might be able to rotate them to...
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    FMTV Air Hydraulic Unit Repair

    Yep, I have already specced the part and it is in a shopping cart awaiting my next order:) the one I planning on using will go on the line to the bottom of the cylinder. it incorporates a check valve so will be full flow during raise and restricted/metered during lowering... I will get a video...
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    Moving my Transmission cooler

    Don’t think there are any gotchas. It would be a good time to make sure they are screwed in all the way:) I recall one person posting on how one of theirs fell or was knocked out as it only had a couple of threads engaged…
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    LMTV M1079 Air compressor (brakes/tires) not inflating.

    there is also a section in the manuals on disassembly and inspection…
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    FMTV Air Hydraulic Unit Repair

    I received the Wolverine hand pump and mocked it up to test it. The math(and guestimates) were pretty close, but it only takes 26 full strokes for the cab to reach the balance point from down and locked. I calculated the peak force to be around #45 on the end of the 20” lever, but it is...
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    LMTV M1079 Air compressor (brakes/tires) not inflating.

    You should probably pull it(the whole dryer) apart and clean it out. All the water and oily snot gets blown out thru the purge valve so dirt can also collect there and cause it to stick. The media can also get oil fouled reducing its effectiveness. They are easy to strip and clean and the...
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    while cleaning the battery box I found ..

    Not really a tester, it just measures the electrolyte level on wet cells. I guess it would be useable on a battery bank that you cannot get your head in over the top to look down in the holes to see the level.
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    Stupid Question about Highway Gears??

    And just about all the hydraulic supply houses have prebuilt -6 hoses with JIC-6F fittings on the shelf. Last I looked I believe a 2’, a 5’ and a 7’ will replace the 3 lines for about $45, Plus shipping? I am removing my mid structure for a habitat build, so I think I was looking at changing...
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    M1078 Hydraulic Controller Box and System Schematics

    There are 2 different control valve models and they have the filters in slightly different positions, but they are under hex caps as Superman described. Have you downloaded the manuals from here? There is a section in one of them on accessing filters and orifices(sorry, forget which) For both...
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    1083a1 Electrical gremlins

    Well thats weird. With the main sw off there should be NO ign power. No 24V ign means no starter control circuit no neutral start, no alt excite/starter lockout. So I would suspect your K1 24v ign relay is shorted or it has been bypassed? Switch off, should have 0 power on X3… What is K19...
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    LMTV M1079 Air compressor (brakes/tires) not inflating.

    Yep, either the dryer purge valve is stuck or the governor on the compressor head is sending control air to it to hold it open. If the purge valve won’t stay closed, disconnect the small hose attached to the bottom of the dryer. That hose runs up to the governor. The governor should only send...
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    24V Battery Tender hook up?

    But worth more than .02…
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    Big, Scary Truck

    Awww It’s Cute:)
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    M1083 CTIS ECU issue

    Yea, that great pain part weighed in my decision to go manual, that and it wasn’t something I really wanted automated(i’m a control freak I guess:)). Superman is your guy for a replacement as he can configure it anyway you want it. The higher pressures for highway are good for tire wear and...
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    Stuck A1R Pintle hitch?

    That just got added to my favorite line listing:)
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    Stupid Question about Highway Gears??

    And that also shows us a big difference. If you make the widget, someone else likely can also, so there is natural competition. the original manufacturers most likley agreed to make the under contract competition and surely didn’t turn the profits the scalpers are… it is supply and demand...
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    Stupid Question about Highway Gears??

    That is why I freely publish alternatives when I find them, like manual CTIS controls, or converting to straight 24V, or using Toyota door handles and hot-rod hardware. Alternatives help to keep the monopolizers in check… But unfortunately there some things that just don’t have an alternative…
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    24V Battery Tender hook up?

    Doesn’t matter which really as long as the battery terminals have good connection. connect +24 to one of the two terminals near the frame and connect the ground lead to one of the two terminals farthest from the frame. since there is a 12v vampire load, if this is for a long term storage, I...
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    24V Battery Tender hook up?

    2 terminals closest to truck frame are 24. 2 terminals farthest from frame are ground.
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