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  1. J

    Accessory battery

    So i currently have an Eaton sure power connected where i take 24 v from the fuse panel to convert to 12v to drive an accessory fuse panel ( works great) I want to run some LED off road lights . My question is could I use the sure power and connect it to a sealed battery (spare one I have) and...
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    Air Bag Question

    So trying to familiar myself better with how the air bags work So far I see the following Air Hose from protection valve near wet tank goes to Manifold Air Hose goes from the Manifold to the T to Air hose 522 to leveler and 503 to passenger air bag Then I get confused From the TM it states it...
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    AO fuel sending unit length

    Good morning currently working through my punch list and I was curious if anyone knows the stock tube length for the fuel sender . Mine works fine till about 1/2 tank then starts to stick sometimes . Or know a good way to keep them from sticking . Thanks in advance.... EDIT I believe I found it...
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    AD-9 Dryer Style owners

    Good morning , Just had a quick question , Installed the AD-9 type air dryer and was curious to normal function, I also changed my governor at the same time (getting it ready to travel) and wanted piece of mind , though everything seems to be working fine I was curious when the compressor cuts...
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    Who are the experts on the Air compressor

    So I have oil contamination in my dryer / the compressor is prob due for a rebuild or replacement . While I was reading up on the oil in dryer stumbled across some big rig sites and there was a post stating how most compressors will push oil due to 3 things , Blocked / restricted air intake ...
  6. J

    Windshield washer nozzle replacement

    Anyone have an easy way to get to the center windshield nozzle seems mine was broken off and I need to replace it
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    Think I found my air leak

    Since I got the truck been trying to find where I have a small air leak , I believe I found it today , the cab level adjustment (don't know the real name) small square looking box , well under it I hear pretty good air source from those little air lines . The adjustment box works fine though
  8. J

    Transmission Temp gauge

    Anyone add a transmission temperature gauge ? I have an auto meter one in the garage left over from another project trying to repurpose it
  9. J

    Headlight switch or lights Electrical question

    So I made another thread for what I thought was a ground for the alternator mainly because my headlights would intermediately turn on and off. I cleaned all grounds and positive cables and took it out for a test run about 10 minutes into ride again headlights intermediately on and off , turn...
  10. J

    Possible bad alternator

    So I noticed my voltage was a the bottom of the 28V on my gauge, I went and check the alternator out put and they seemed fine but was curious does the voltage regulator lights blinking on and off green normal or do they need to be steady , no other colors just green , I just took it to the...
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    Cab Latch / Latching plate

    So I'm curious if there needs to be some sort of bushing between the mounting plate for the latch and the cab mount ? Mine has some play in there but the bolt is tight and I didn't know if its normal
  12. J

    Rear Transmission mount bolt

    Good eve , I was curious if anyone knows the size of the rear transmission mount bolts seems mine is missing a few.
  13. J

    Fuel water separator question

    Getting ready to do a fuel system filter change "first-time new owner" and had just a quick question does the knurled connector on the bottom of the fuel water separator turn to drain the fuel ? I only ask because it's very tight and I don't want to break it off accidentally. I looked in TMs and...
  14. J

    Hydraulic Manifold Valve Knob

    I did some searching but cannot find how to get the selector knob off of one of my Valves, it seems it has a slow drip and from what I've seen I need to get the knob off to get at a small o-ring in the valve assembly. With the huge price markup on items for these trucks, I don't want to break...
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    Fuel gage question

    Started truck today noticed the fuel gage was reading past the Empty mark, I know it has fuel as I filled it before I park it last . When turning one the main switch the gauge seems to be grounded as the level moves slightly to empty . Amy one ever seen this ? Maybe my sending unit is stuck ...
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    Cooper Bussmann Battery equalizer

    For those with the Cooper Bussmann Battery equalizer, I was curious how much heat does it generate, I was thinking of using it in a pelican case I have with and drilling some holes in it for air circulation, was also going to install a 12V fuse box with it. My thoughts were to install it behind...
  17. J

    Air dryer question

    Seems the simplest things cause issues, I've spent over 2 hours trying different ways to get the plastic desiccant holder back into the aluminum canister, is there a trick I'm missing?
  18. J

    CTIS Question

    As you all know I picked up my M1078 last week and have been going through all the systems and I noticed something on my CTIS control box and I cannot find anything in the troubleshooting guides and such. When I press the I switch the ignition rocker switch I see the lights on the CTIS all...
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    1078 Alternator question

    Hello all and Happy 2024, I Just wanted to pick the brains of the sites seasoned owners, I'm working on a deal for a 1078, and when I went to look at it the alternator's 28V side wasn't pushing anything just the 14 Volts side. When starting the vehicle it goes to 28V for maybe a second then...
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    LMTV Question

    So I built an M116A3 a few years ago and turned it into a small square top that has gone over 20K miles with no Issues The wife has enjoyed it so much that she now wants to roll out for a few years of traveling. I have a chance to trade an older vehicle of mine for an LMVT 1078, My first...
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