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All the battery cables were thrashed on this truck - it has the big ground from the battery to the alternator bracket, and from the battery to the ground bussbar (both new) and the original ground from the bussbar to the intake manifold which I cleaned. I was wondering if I should add another...

Interesting - the starter I pulled out was a 28MT but some idiot stripped the solenoid IGN stud so I pulled it out of the truck and wasn't able to disassemble the solenoid...... Did your guy mention that the 28MT is a 12v unit.... did he put a 24v solenoid on it? Admittedly the 28MT was...

Both of the bolts were knurled but two different bolts - one with a flanged head and one with a loose split lock washer. Both 15mm though and the same length with knurling so I haven't sourced new ones. You should have seen the state of the transmission/install. Besides the torque converter...

Someone had chopped off the starter relay connector and then butt spliced it back on but got the purple (+24v to starter solenoid) and purple/white (+12v from ignition switch) swapped. When they couldn't get the relay to work due to the miswiring they just pulled it and stuck a jumper wire into...

M1009. Was in a sorry state when I got it (and still pretty rough). Hadn't run in a while. Showing 8,400 miles on the odometer. Replaced all the battery cables, rebuilt both alternators (one had a shorted regulator, the other had one brush lead that turned green and fell off) - they came apart...

Glad to hear it!

That post from before the ECO hubs were introduced was mistaken in their understanding of the 1:1 reduction hubs delete. It doesn't double the drivetrain speeds, it cuts them in half. Makes everything turn slower. And the ring/pinion size is only 1/10" smaller in diameter than other similar...

The transmission control modules are very sensitive to battery and voltage problems. The older one's in those A0 trucks more so than the newer ones. Check the fuses and relays that feed the module power, and you can check for power at the module connector (refer to diagrams in the TM's section...

Easy. Army maintenance bays have overhead cranes. They just pull the box off. Four nuts, a wiring connector, and the quick connect diesel hoses for the heater. They have cranes on the HEMTT wrecker that could do it in the field. Mostly though - they get rid of the trucks or have them depot...

I will only add that the military technically requires troops to use a support - piece of 4x4, etc - to block the cab up while working under it.

Texas is easy. There's a little known law that allows you to register ANY military vehicle is what I'm told. If you need details talk to Justin Wehring in Clute: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brazoria-county-military-museum-richwood Super nice guy and he knows all the tricks. His wife occasionally...

If him, MME, and WCR are all selling them - then the manufacturer will sell to anyone. And the price is likely to be significantly lower. Wouldn't surprise me if they were ~$450 per unit if bought in quantity.

Any idea what factory in china is making them? Most of this type of stuff comes out of smaller production in China or Taiwan. If we could find the manufacturer we might be able to do a group buy here on the forum.

Correct. A1's didn't begin production till mid-1999 or so I believe. A1R's started mid-2004.

@ckouba has them in both of the rears of his M1088 chassis and has nothing but positive things to say. I've driven his truck and I don't notice any behavior of any kind from the lockers on pavement or in tight corners. They may as well not be there from that perspective.

It's supposed to be inside the battery disconnect box. Do you have a battery disconnect box? A0 trucks did not have them.

In stock form the hand throttle won't work as a cruise control because it's not supposed to bring the engine up to near redline so it won't let you do highway speeds. But with the ECO hubs it probably kinda works. But won't disengage when you hit the brakes, etc. Using the hand throttle for such...

Lots of issues with just about everything that guy has to say. Clearly doesn't know his fourth point of contact from a hole in the ground. Please don't go on YouTube and talk about military :poop: like you know about military :poop: when you clearly haven't been in the military and aren't...

Maybe. But pulling the turret cover WILL work and you won't waste a bunch of time rooting around in a door that he likely has no knowledge of what it looks like on the interior and buying a slim jim tool is probably an order it online and wait for it. 10 minutes with a socket and the turret...

IDP? I must be having a senior moment. Not recalling what you are referring to. There shouldn't be any leaning curve to any of the engine sensors. The ECM has no ability to check any of them really - there's no redundancy and no exhaust sensors to use for feedback. The ECM expects all sensors...