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  1. Shiflett

    Control, we are detecting a shimmy.

    Seeking advise on where to look for an issue. I drove and parked my truck, stock M1083, on a Saturday without issue, the following day the truck had a shimmy/vibration at 25mph which goes away, and then again at 35mph which also goes away the closer you get to 40mph. 1. engine rev's in neutral...
  2. Shiflett

    "Sticky" Throttle 1083 A0 w/ 3116

    My throttle sticks at about 1/3 "remaining" when I let off the pedal. I have replaced the two throttle return springs...but that wasn't enough. I'm now going through para. 4-18 "Throttle Control Cable Replacement/Adjustment" procedure. Curious, before I try, if anyone has sent lubricant down...
  3. Shiflett

    M1083 Treadle valve removal advice.

    I need to rebuild my treadle valve (brake valve) and I’m having trouble removing it. Seeking advise from anyone who has rebuilt one. did you remove just the valve or the pedal and bracket as well? if the whole assembly, did you have to disconnect the dash or remove the steering wheel?
  4. Shiflett

    1083 A0 Fuel Solenoid issue (3116)

    Reposted here from 5 ton section…Legends, thanks in advance for your help. I’ve tried to consult the TM’s but have come up short. The PO had the fuel solenoid hard wired directly to the batteries through a mechanical switch in the battery box. This meant to stop the engine you had to hop out...
  5. Shiflett

    M1083 A0 Fuel Solenoid

    Legends, thanks in advance for your help. I’ve tried to consult the TM’s but have come up short. The PO had the fuel solenoid hard wired directly to the batteries through a mechanical switch in the battery box. This meant to stop the engine you had to hop out. I’m working to rerun the wiring to...
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