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  1. Third From Texas

    M1078A1 -10 Technical Manual

    I'm going to need to pick up a copy as well...
  2. Third From Texas

    Van Internal Dimensions

    Anyone have the stud locations on the later model box (with the four smaller windows)?
  3. Third From Texas

    Fan Clutch Solenoid issue

    Mine was metal-to-metal in the "rest" (sprung) position. I could tell that the little metal "tit" had at some point been coated with rubber(?) to secure a seal. It's the lack of said rubber seal that I assume is allowing air to be escaping when the fan engages and when the truck power is shut...
  4. Third From Texas

    Fan Clutch Solenoid issue

    Mine does indicate 24v on the OEM Burkert. Though I have not put a meter to the power yet. I'm waiting to head out to the Island for some beers in a couple hours, so I thought I would give the plunger a shot at a "professionally resurfacing". LOL EDIT: Just a temporary fix out of...
  5. Third From Texas

    Fan Clutch Solenoid issue

    I may take you up on that plunger if I can't sort something out. So looking 3-ways, you think something along these lines would work? "NITRA solenoid valve, 3-port (3-way), 2-position, N.C., single solenoid spring return, (1) 1/8in female NPT inlet(s), (1) 1/8in female NPT outlet(s), (1) 1/8in...
  6. Third From Texas

    Fan Clutch Solenoid issue

    Sorry, double post
  7. Third From Texas

    Fan Clutch Solenoid issue

    Anyone have a lead on a PARKER 8204 0459-45 24V-DC SOLENOID VALVE D445718 ? My OEM Burkert coil functions but the rubber has finally degraded off completely on the bottom side of the plunger. Now it just dumps air each time the fan comes on (annoying, but functional) and then bleeds the wet...
  8. Third From Texas

    Lowering 5th Wheel Height

    Holy necro, Batman. ;)
  9. Third From Texas

    What tire pressure do you use in M1078 ?

    I did the 10-minute $10 mod and run at 75psi. It allows me to still take almost full advantage of all the off-road settings (I do a lot of sand crawling). I'm also quite pleased with the reduced front tire wear as a result of the extra pressure...
  10. Third From Texas

    MV Addiction filled. Reis the Beast M1078A0 is born

    Hydraulics pump behind cab?
  11. Third From Texas

    LMTV registration in California. BUYERS BEWARE

    In the case of the Texas dune buggy/kit car/sandrail, it was a TxDMV "rule" written into the "Assembled Vehicles" Manual. And the prior authority given allowed them complete freedom to define/determine whatever they "deemed" to be such a vehicle. One of our goals was to get definitions and...
  12. Third From Texas

    LMTV registration in California. BUYERS BEWARE

    When the Texas DMV came after assembled vehicles (dune buggies, kit cars, sand rails) they sent out letters demanding the title s and plates be surrendered. It took two years of expensive lobbying to get a Bill into both houses, but in the end they lobbyist and the guy leading the fight (who...
  13. Third From Texas

    Cab Bushing Replacement Technique

    Not by me (still have to do the driver side). Did see some nice pics of the process on the LMTV "Military Trucks" FB group.
  14. Third From Texas

    What have you done WITH your FMTV ( trips, Rescues etc) NOT: fixes, updates etc

    Towed a family off the JFK bridge tonight. I was coming home from an afternoon/evening at the beach. About 21:00 I was headed home off the island going over the bridge and there was a car in the inside lane (of two) broken down just shy of the apex. **** load of tail lights whipping around...
  15. Third From Texas

    What have you done WITH your FMTV ( trips, Rescues etc) NOT: fixes, updates etc

    Just another day at the beach... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls5NB7xQCy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvUhktGfdAU
  16. Third From Texas

    1083A1 - Brakes do only half release, ABS light is on!

    Clean looking truck !
  17. Third From Texas

    Why an LMTV

    Chicks dig it...
  18. Third From Texas

    White MTV burning side of road

    There was a white dump bed truck that came thru GSA a few weeks back. Just sayin'
  19. Third From Texas

    Front shocks

    ^This The A0 trucks had two sizes of bolts (top/bottom).
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