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    Screw in Tire Studs

    Thanks! Tobin
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    Screw in Tire Studs

    Any particular flavor of stud? 'bout how many are required for a 2 axle (4 wheels) M1078? Thanks Tobin
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    Screw in Tire Studs

    Thoughts / experiences with screw in carbide traction studs? I'm considering a 2nd set of wheels and tires for winter. Has anybody tried studs? Thanks!
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    Cab Tilt pump Rebuild, quick tips

    I just finished the seal replacement rebuild on a cab tilt pump on my M1078A1 circa 2006. Two quick thoughts. 1) Leave the reservoir mounted. Just pull the heaver Gage steel formed cover / guard to access the top of the pump assembly. Remove the hoses then remove the 6 10 x 24 hex cap...
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    Reduced Power C& Acert

    More often it's *SOMEBODY* that's stupid. ;)
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    Reduced Power C& Acert

    Thanks to all for the sage advise. I've solved the lack 'o' power issue. When I installed the IFS kit I removed the induction pipe that runs from the intercooler to the inlet of the intake manifold for better access to the heui pump lines. There is a silicone hose section with pair of clamps...
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    Exhaust brake Questions

    Thanks. I pulled the two marmon clamps and took the entire unit to the work bench. Seized completely. Penetrating lube, big hammers, large rosebud torches and almost my entire vocabulary would not get things turning. I drilled out the retaining set screw, and drilled a 7/32 hole through...
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    Reduced Power C& Acert

    Thanks. I have verified the new filter is installed with the correct flow. I used to operate and rebuild 60,000 psi water jet cutting pumps. They yare giant hydraulic pumps running intensifiers much like the injectors in my C7. I'm a little anal about cleanliness and anything HP. ;) I...
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    Exhaust brake Questions

    Great Info. I've already tried injecting shop air into the "extend end" of the cylinder, no joy, stuck fast. The good news is it is stuck open, not shut. Thanks a bunch. Time to soak that mess in a bucket of penetrating oil. I'm going to start it up as you describe, and loosen that JIC...
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    Reduced Power C& Acert

    I recently installed the kit from https://ifskit.com/the-ifs-kit on my 2006 M1078A1 with a C& Acert Cat. Very Nice kit, a couple hours to installed, everything needed was furnished. Zero complaints with the Kit. First few startups required extended cranking, but everything starts easy now...
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    Exhaust brake Questions

    Oops! Apparently you have your clairvoyance tuned down today. ;) Try this:
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    Exhaust brake Questions

    My 2006 M 1078A1 with c7 Acert is fitted with what I believe is an air actuated exhaust brake (see photo) What is the "normal" position for the air cylinder when the engine is idling? Extended or retracted? I can't for the life of me get the rotary shaft to move *at all* I'm curious if this...
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    Some sorta leak

    I have the rebuild kit for the pump, but I expected to find a leak running down the hoses from the pump to the top of the fuel. The pump hoes were dry. Thanks for the info about the control box. Anyone have the PN# and source for the seals / orings for those control valves?
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    Some sorta leak

    M1078 A1 circa 2006 I have something leaking, either Hydraulic fluid or diesel that is leaving a light coating on the top of my fuel tank. I first I thought is was my cab tilt pump as it was a bit "wet" and a known failure point, but after pulling off the pump mount cover plate I don't...
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    Bed side panel storage question M1078A1

    That's very nice!
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    Possible re-invention of the Wheel

    Ya, amchine tool wise I'm kinda spoiled. I ran a small design / manufacture firm and when I retired I kept much of the tool room stuff.I just could not picture life without them. ;)
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    Possible re-invention of the Wheel

    I'm quite familiar with the large size schrader and stems. Ag tires, particularly ballasted tractor tires. My LMTV rims use standard schrader cores, the valve stem that projects from the rim is larger than a standard schrader on a suto or truck, but far smaller than the large tractor stems...
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    Possible re-invention of the Wheel

    I like to know more about your mod. Are you saying you run inner tubes with a rim liner?
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    Possible re-invention of the Wheel

    LOL, there is always that chance. I have a spare rim and I'll take a pic tomorrow. There's always the danger I might learn something. ;)
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    Possible re-invention of the Wheel

    I'm assuming PCU is Pressure Control Unit. I like your approach. This truck is new to me about 6 weeks ago. The previous owner kept the truck in super condition and was very generous in providing essentially all new wheel valves, fitting and hoses, I just haven't had the time to methodically...
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