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  1. Feal318000

    block heater

    hi guys, my m1078 has started with a touch of the button all summer. Two weeks ago (around 25 degrees) it started.....but with a good 3-4 seconds of holding the button. Typical diesel engine, i guess. So today i installed a 1000w block heater. Simple job, it took longer to drain the coolant than...
  2. Feal318000

    m1078 com antenna

    hi all, i finally have a passenger side com antenna mount with the spring base, i need the actual 2 piece antenna whip. (I love how these trucks look with the antenna on them) Unfortunately, before a large majority of military trucks get demilitarized, and available to the public, these parts...
  3. Feal318000

    minor air leak behind cab

    this little box that the air ride frame is connected (right behind the cab) to decided to start leaking the other day. a little windex sprayed on it, clearly shows the leak coming from the 4 bolts that seal the box shut, not a major leak, and only leaks the 3rd air tank down to about 50 psi...
  4. Feal318000

    heater caught on fire this morning

    so..... my brother borrowed the m1078 to go to work this morning.... and while in route the heater started smoking, and a not so nice orange glow could be seen threw the vents.......- he poured his coffee into the vent, shut off the blower motors, and pulled out the heater breaker, then...
  5. Feal318000

    valve adjustment on CAT 3116

    has anyone attempted, or done a full valve adjustment on their 3116? my diesel mechanic says "its simple- anyone can do it"......
  6. Feal318000

    throttle cable adjustment

    hi guys, i searched this forum, but cant find the basic instructions to adjust the throttle on my 96 m1078 with the cat 3116. i did read all over that they get out of adjustment and will not rev up all the way. one thing i did notice is the throttle pedal bends like a banana and simply,bending...
  7. Feal318000

    new from western ma

    hi all, im a new owner of a 96 m1078, 8,000 miles, from fort drum ny. .....and like all new members, i have a couple questions. the truck is clean, seems to run like a champ, and i think i got a great deal on it. That being said, im trying to chase down a air leak. the front "emergency" glad...
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