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Mud = water.
I would literally take apart every single connector you can and inspect, clean and apply electrical grease. Including grounds.
It’s a total PITA, but necessary since the problem will not fix itself.
It will get worse most likely since corrosion from moisture will take over more...
We don’t get much snow anymore, but I would get a brush clearing attachment installed and start clearing land.
I just can’t afford one. Especially a CAT.
Oh well, I can dream.
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Brand new military issue M1101 axle sets, including brakes, are available on eBay.
At least as of a week ago.
Post your needs in the parts wanted forum if your looking for an exact replacement.
You will be amazed on what some guys have laying around.
Lota of guys have swapped...
Look on eBay under 6.2L diesel injectors.
There are hose kits using the high quality German made hose. Does not require the use of clamps.
Two end caps are included.
Maybe end caps available separately.
Easy find and fix
The M101A2/A3 was designed for the M1008/28.
Surge brakes are great when maintained and is the perfect size and load for the truck.
Their kinda scarce at auction now but plenty still out there privately.
IMHO it’s the best trailer the military ever made.
I use mine almost every day.
Yes...
When I was hunting down a horn issue, it turned out to be a short in the turn signal cluster.
Theres a lot going on in such a small space.
I would dive into column and see if anything obvious was source of smoke.
Smoke rises, so the source could actually be lower in the column and just found...
If it works with no damage to new injector, doesn’t matter the brand.
I wasn’t even looking for snap-on, just looking for a good deal and lucked out.
Didn’t even know they made one until I saw them listed.
I do have some OTC spindle nut sockets. They are nice and well made.
Wouldn’t...
Saw those.
And thousands more (no kidding)!!
........Those evil armor kits for the 5 ton must be destroyed!! (Insert your favorite villains voice) so the citizens cannot enjoy collecting them!! Exit ....with evil laugh.
I know
Been a long day.
Finally!!!
It’s at it permanent home.
All new tires installed.
I put reflective tape on the back to make it legal before driving on RT66
Towed it about 7.5 miles and 4 was dirt roads.
Towed great on pavement up to 25 mph. Didn’t dare go faster.
Went very slow on dirt road since it was still...
Just an update.
Truck is still running beautifully.
No issues or leaks.
Fuel mileage has improved along with the other benefits already noted.
So much quieter at 55.
Makes a fun Truck even more so when you can hear yourself think.
If your on the fence about a new set, they are well worth...
It’s been about two weeks since I installed my new Delphi injectors and hose kit.
Bought from same place.
Truck is running beautifully!!
I bought the snap-on injector socket and it worked perfect.
Wish I would have changed them as soon as I bought the truck.