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  1. Third From Texas

    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    Looking at the video, that "disabled at grades over 4%" seems like exactly what is going on if I understand it correctly. Neutral at Stop is clearly not working with my truck. As you say, could be a number of causes I suspect. I'm going to look into it further, but I'm not gonna lose sleep...
  2. Third From Texas

    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    Thanks. I also confirmed that it does this facing either way on an incline. No other issues with shifting or the AWD observed. I'll have to do some lookign into it. It's been like that since I owned the truck. It's 100% a trans thing and not brakes. I can feel the trans hold and release.
  3. Third From Texas

    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    Odd. I'll have to do a video as I said. Mine does not free roll forward on a mild incline (never has). It's not brakes, because as soon as I shut off the ignition it will roll as you guys describe. I figure that it must be the trans that's holding it in place in N. Next time you are about in...
  4. Third From Texas

    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    I just assumed it was a thing with the upgraded trans. I'll take a video after the holidays.
  5. Third From Texas

    Towing a dead M1083 with M1079

    He's talking about the trans. For those that don't know, the A1R trucks have an odd sort of "park" feature in that model Alison. My truck sits on an inclined driveway (typically backed in). With the ignition on or the truck running, I can put it in neutral and release the brakes and the truck...
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