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    From fire truck to MTV

    Just enough clearance to get the C6 clutch housing off to prophylactically replace the thrust bearing.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Here is what my brother found: "Those are standard radio tags. Typically used when rail shipping unit equipment. This truck most likely went to JRTC (Joint Readiness Testing Center) for pre-deployment training. While it's not 100% conclusive, the serial number didn't show up under the W90KNQ...
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    From fire truck to MTV

    I knew it the government is tracking me! ;) Happened to find this little guy between the radiator and skid plate. Battery was still at 3.7V too. Bonus is it might give some info on who had the truck, have my brother (former army motorpool) looking into it.
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    Removing torque rods and v-bar

    Thanks! That's what I feared, well I'll make sure I have the appropriate tools before trying to tackle this
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Thinking through some different ideas for framing out the shipping container/box. I'm not very experienced with house building methods so I'm kind of just winging it. Figure you guys may have some different ideas. I already have 2" closed cell insulation in the container. I do live in WI and...
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    Removing torque rods and v-bar

    Yeah I looked in the TM and laughed at that less than helpful advice.
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    Removing torque rods and v-bar

    Anyone have any tips on removing these? Wondering if special press tool is needed, or if the taper is big enough they can just be tapped out fairly easily?
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    Best way to remove the suspension squat sensor on the middle axle of M1088 (has braided wire loop on it)

    Some had the squat valve to load level with air bags. My truck has abs and does this.
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    I guess that's an "advantage" of my MTV with no box....I regularly lock up tires going out of my steep driveway on tarmac. Good for abs testing....
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    Right, the circuit breaker is required. Mine was the same (missing circuit breaker, no light). If everything else is correct except the abs computer the light will be on.
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    Looking for M1078A1 ABS troubleshooting guide

    So ABS has to turn off that light, at least on my A1R. If the ABS computer is disconnected or not functioning that light will still be on.
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    Yeah may regret not buying a new one, tune in to find out!
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Replaced the four 75/86 (reserve capacity 70 each)batteries with 2 6TLs(reserve capacity 230each) Wasn't a fan of the floppy way they fit in the battery box plus now I have more room for activities. I see a lot of people saying the price on the 6TLs is terrible but these were $240 each from...
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    Alternate Alternator Selection

    You have the single belt as well, I think this was a later model change. My A1R looks like the same setup as yours.
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    Best way to remove the suspension squat sensor on the middle axle of M1088 (has braided wire loop on it)

    My 1095 2007 doesn't have this valve, wonder if they removed it when adding ABS?
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    It wouldn't shock me if the pump had some issues. It was clear the shaft was painted over and then the pump used so that paint may be in the seals causing a leak. New pump is on order. Will try to rebuild this one too, looks like there is a retaining circlip or similar on the bottom.
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    So with a vented cap on the pump, what's to stop the spare tire cylinder from leaking into the reservoir due to gravity? Edit: looks like as long as there is no air leak and the reservoir level remains above the return port, it can't.
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    From fire truck to MTV

    Trying to sort out my hydraulic system. Took out the air/oil pump and removed all the lines. Still have issues with hand pump overflowing, have a NOS one coming and I'll try rebuilding the one I have too. Here is the vented cap that's needed if you delete the air/oil system
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    Air over oil is gone, totally removed from the system. The cab lock engages, but it takes those ~30-40 pumps to draw down the cab cylinder until it hits a "hard stop" where the pump handle doesn't want to move and the cylinder is at it's retracted limit. No sponginess in the pump handle present.
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    Eliminate the air/oil pump

    Got my vented pump cap. Removed all air lift and air/oil lines. Also took the safety valves out of the spare tire cylinder as I occasionally have it lock up. Also checked out the manifold orifices and valves, all in great shape. All filter checked and clear as well. Having an issue with...
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