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  1. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    is the quick start system in the M1078 a 12v or 24v system?
  2. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    Hooah, i have all intentions of getting the system to work properly as well.
  3. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    I'm in south carolina, too. And it took a bunch of cranking for it to tug tug tug to a start. it may not be cold here a lot, but when things get nasty I want to be able to count on my truck. You're an hour south and east of me, So here in the mountains things might get a little more chill than...
  4. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    I think I will get myself a block heater. With it I won't need the ether, right?
  5. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    Yes I always do that with things i take apart. My grandpa aleays said any bolts either get copper grease or locktite
  6. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    I appreciate all the suggestions and help. And now i also have something to ad to gelp othes maybe. instead of trying to take off the ether bottle and weigh it or take off the fitting and sniff the air for ether. Do this: -make sure the solenoid actually engages and is not stuck. -remove the...
  7. 319cssb

    Ether start in the FMTV

    It fits in one of the freezeplugs, i assume? Do you leave it plugged in all the time? or plug in at a certain time before starting engine?
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    Ether start in the FMTV

    @snowtrac when you use your system and press the button does it make a noise? A hissing of some sort or so? How do you know if it ejects or if the bottle is empty?
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    Ether start in the FMTV

    With the colder weather many of us find out ghat their ether system is empty. I know ether is not the best thing for the engine and I read something like one can use a propane torch to warm the intake air. I read that one can use a engine heart system in the FMTV Who here uses one and what are...
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