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Hello, I have an M1079 LMTV with a blown engine stuck in Elko, Nevada. Weight: 18k lb Length: 22 ft Height 11'7", but the tires can be let down to reduce a bit. Width: 8 ft I'd like to get it back to Salt Lake City. I can assist with loading/unloading, but it will need to be winched onto...

Hi guys - I'm trying to figure out the best resolution to a catastrophic failure I recently had on my M1079. The truck is an A0 with a mechanical CAT 3116. While driving down the highway, the engine had a vibration-fatigue failure on an oil line to the governor. This caused the engine to...

Hi guys, Working on replacing fluids. Engine Oil, Differential Gear Lube, Hubs, etc. were easy, but Transmission fluid is throwing me for a loop! First off, the military puts engine oil in the transmission. My goal is to switch to Allison's recommended fluid, TES-295. The plan was simple...

Hi guys, I took the truck in to get Utah Safety and Emissions testing, and everything passed (!) with the exception of the Marker/Clearance Lights on the cab and box. The items circled in red on the picture linked below don't illuminate. http://i.imgur.com/VLmqdcT.png Can someone tell me...

A friend and I bought an LMTV from Gov Planet and will be picking it up Monday in Colorado. We both live in Salt Lake City, so we have an 11 hour (minimum) drive home if we drive it back same-day. A couple questions for you guys: 1. What critical inspections would you do before trying to...