What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

19Detail said:

I don't know if you got the part number for the block heater or not, but I used: 3500081 Zerostart Cat 3116 Engine Heater 1500w 120v

It was pretty easy but a snug fit. I used a piece pvc and a hammer to tap it in snug to the block. I drained maybe 8 gallons of antifreeze to get it below the knockout. Truth be told, I drained about 4.5 and then removed the knock out and about 3 more gallons came out.

The bench is a great idea. Your rig is looking really nice.

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Thanks. How long is the cord?

I am not sure, but long enough to store easily by the cab raise pump handle

19Detail said:

I am not sure, but long enough to store easily by the cab raise pump handle

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Would it reach to the front bumper?

It should. I want to say the cord was 6 feet.

Bought one off the fleabay no tax, free shipping.

19Detail said:

I don't know if you got the part number for the block heater or not, but I used: 3500...

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this is a generic-ish CAT fitting part made by several manufactures.... all with different part numbers. Also each manufacturer has several part #'s for their heater because its also sold with several combinations of accessories with each combination having their own part #. As well there is several different available wattage.. each with it is own part #. You order wattage to match your climate.

Thus in this case.. part # is sorta not really as useful. You should search and order based on your engine.... and climate, and desired accessories. Most of the various kits and wattages I discovered on fleet part websites, school bus sites etc.

Been there.. done that... bought the thang.

[h=1]Zerostart 350-0015 Engine Block Heater[/h]
Got this one off of Amazon a couple of years ago and it installed and works fine.

stowed the panels

It took some messing around to get them to fit. The "receptacles" are not of uniform size. The tailgate cannot fit in the top slot because of the hinge. Worked out, eventually.

made the truck 1% lighter

Just by removing the rearward airlift outriggers at 82.4 lbs each. Daaaaaang.

update: the fronts are 62 lbs each = almost 300 lbs total. Payload that can be used for something else, tools perhaps. And lots of Locktite

olly hondro said:

Just by removing the rearward airlift outriggers at 82.4 lbs each. Daaaaaang.

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Yeah but how are you going to sling it under your helicopter?

I'll have to put the truck INSIDE air transport, I reckon

olly hondro said:

View attachment 749355I'll have to put the truck INSIDE air transport, I reckon

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I NEEEEEEEED a heavy-lift rotorcraft in my motor pool....





Dear Santa,
I've been a really good boy this year.
Please put a BIG green helicopter in my Christmas Stocking.
I promise I'll leave milk, cookies, AND a WHOLE CHEESECAKE on the table next to the tree just for YOU!
Merry Christmas!
little johnny

USAFSS-ColdWarrior said:

I NEEEEEEEED a heavy-lift rotorcraft in my motor pool....


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Dear Santa,
I've been a really good boy this year.
Please put a BIG green helicopter in my Christmas Stocking.
I promise I'll leave milk, cookies, AND a WHOLE CHEESECAKE on the table next to the tree just for YOU!
Merry Christmas!
little johnny

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I would also ask for a years supply of fuel and a jam up mechanic while I was asking.


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Andyrv6av8r said:

[h=1]Zerostart 350-0015 Engine Block Heater[/h]
Got this one off of Amazon a couple of years ago and it installed and works fine.

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I bought the zero start model 3500081 1500w from Drivetrain America. It was a ridiculously easy job! Why can't all repairs and improvements be this easy? Also did an air dryer upgrade for an encore. Can anybody tell me how to test if the heating element in the air dryer is working? I tested the 24 V supply so I assume it works? Always hate to assume!!

Ohm the heating element
If it shows good and voltage is there it should work

just looking at stuff

Am looking at stuff to see what might be a problem later, then do PM sooner.

Steering hose pinched and the cab mount pretty well shot,
The inner belt is CAT...no way that could be original??
Outer belts look new. I don't know what style the fan clutch is as I don't know what to compare it to.
Oh, and looking for a place to install the power cut out. Maybe where the decontamination sensor box is (alternator cables are routed near there), have not decided yet.

love to see new Camper builds!

pictures please!

To alleviate your ,( or others) read DOT, center of gravity concerns, take it to a CAT weigh scale, and weigh each axle.
Thats what we do, and we adjust the HAB moving it front or rear, to make a perfect weight distribution on the Rear and Intermediates, then solid build it.

yertnamreg said:

I got a 22ft box installed!!! It's HUGE! I'm like an inch or two shy of 13.5ft...
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Tell her there is only one color allowed, Green . DOT regs.

Plasa said:

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Thinking about the color of the truck... My wife says camo is not allowed...

Christian

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