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    M923a2 estimated fuel mileage?

    Yep..a manual transmission is the one thing I miss. Makes for a great exhaust melody.
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    M923a2 estimated fuel mileage?

    My A1 has no respect for a gallon of fuel but who cares...just listening to it idle is worth it. The 855 is a fantastic motor with a great exhaust note. Its like owning a locomotive without having to buy your own tracks.
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    M931A1 w/ Cummins NHC-250 won't start

    Me too. Thanks...that's good to know.
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    Dyed fuel question

    I wasn't trying to admonish anyone...rather save them the trouble of being admonished! I too have learned to look before I ask.
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    Dyed fuel question

    Yes...mine was filled to the top with it, which surprised me. I inquired about it here and apparently it is very common. It was, in fact common enough that there are several threads pertaining to it on this site and the thread was locked. I didn't look first...my mistake. I guess at the very...
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    M923a2 arriving Dec 23rd.

    Make sure you know how to shut it off too...there should be a decal on the dash and it's certainly in the manuals. I just replaced a PCB box due to someone not following the shutdown procedure. I would tell you how but I have an A1 so I am not sure its the same. I did not read the TMs before I...
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    Poll - Who has done the Doghead Relay Conversion

    First thing I did on my 1028. Too bad I stupidly sold it at an auction a year later because I was "out of room".
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    NHC 250 Block Heater Inst.(PICS)

    You are correct...the next one I install I will be sure to tighten the element BEFORE I install the plate.
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    Recap on "cold weather starting"

    For sure...especially for what batteries cost now. I always figured there are a couple of good batteries in a skid of cores. I need to do the same where I work.
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    Recap on "cold weather starting"

    Kat 30101 replaces factory NHC250 inspection plates found on the passenger (right hand) side of the block. There are two plates, one to the rear of the motor and one roughly in the center...each attached with 6 bolts. The one in the center is the easiest to access. Kat recommends gasket sealer...
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    Recap on "cold weather starting"

    Yesterday it was 17 degrees here. My M923A1 started in about 3 second with no smoke, noises or missing. Of course it had been plugged in for about 90 minutes! Best $70.00 and 2 hours I ever spent. (10 minutes to install heater, the rest to drain and refill 47 qts. of coolant). If you have an A1...
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    Will 5 Tons be less expensive next year?

    Lots of them popping up on Craigslist around here and not selling quickly. Also have seen some selling at the wholesale dealer-only auto auctions I attend every week and they are not bringing the money they were. I think the retail interest has diminished maybe due to the onset of winter, the...
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    Low air/parking brake buzzer inop but warning lights work

    Correct. Located about an inch above the screen of the driver's side cab vent.
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    Low air/parking brake buzzer inop but warning lights work

    Yes...that is possible also. I would rather it worked just in case.
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    Low air/parking brake buzzer inop but warning lights work

    I got lucky...the FSCM has a small hole about 1/8 inch or so and all sound emanates from that hole (at least on my A1).I was looking at another truck with a working low air alarm and if I covered the opening on the FSCM tightly with my finger it went silent. So today I got a dental pick and...
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I installed a (manually operated) dome light. It is dark 14 hours a day right now and I found myself often using my flashlight to locate something in the cab or even to see my battery or starter switch. I also lock up the steering wheel and it was hard to unlock in the dark. Well worth the $10...
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    Ax(le) me no questions and I'll tell you no lies

    Looks like you did the work of "Soldier A", "B" and possibly "C" too.
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    Red Diesel Fuel

    My truck, which is about 120 miles out of Govt service, appears to have a tank full of red (non-taxed) off road diesel. I didn't put it in there. Does the U.S. Govt use offroad diesel?
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    Low air/parking brake buzzer inop but warning lights work

    I will do some investigating this weekend for grounds, connections etc. Don't really want to spend $200 unless it solves the problem.
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    Low air/parking brake buzzer inop but warning lights work

    As the title says, buzzer inop but warning lights work correctly and shut off at the appropriate pressure/parking brake disengagement. I always look at the gauges anyway but as annoying as this buzzer is I need to get it working. Is the fix replacing the FSWM or am I missing something here? I...
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