Looking into adding a M1078 ?

[1951M1078]

I sent Mike a email about the wheels and tires today. With luck I can get a full set ? Just don't want a stack of tires to fall on me ! LOL

 

[NDT]

I weighed the steel FMTV rim and it is 125 lbs.

 

[1951M1078]

I read last night the Alum. 10"x 20" is 62 Lbs. That would be a good savings and would help the off the line start,big time !

 

[1951M1078]

Here is the general idea ? What do you think ?

 

[NDT]

I think it will work. Your design follows the proven concept that has been applied to the M35A2 type trucks. Only thing is, installation of this would appear to be a day's project in a well equipped shop. I suspect installing this to facilitate a recovery will be difficult. Wehring had the right idea by equipping the in-tow vehicle with locations to mount the military tow bar.

 

[1951M1078]

Going to try to find one (M107 here in Phoenix and then see about fabing most of it here. Maybe do a test fit here also ?
Also made a copy over on the 2" x 2" receiver page. My bad !

 

[1951M1078]

Well ,we will see if one of the M1078 will come to my care ? Auction today . But like last time someone will bid it too high ?

 

[Doug Roberts]

we can't comment until the

 

[1951M1078]

I hate the fat lady !

 

[swbradley1]

Here is the general idea ? What do you think ?
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Looks like the identical design of the ones made by TM America in Indiana.

 

[1951M1078]

Looks like I got blown out of the water on a runner with low oil pressure.

Oh,well I need to think more about the non-runners ?

Maybe next time ?

 

[1951M1078]

Looks like I need to keep looking. Maybe next time ?
Non-runners going for $6500 + , or somebody knows their ok ? LOL
Just not meant to be, today.

 

[sstephens637]

Who is mike, and how can I get some of the differentials with 3.07 gears?
Whats he asking for them?
Would really like a better top end as I may drive this beast to work on occasion. HWY is 70 'round here...

I'm new here, Hello.
Been looking into a M1078. Its more my style than the Duce 1/2. Getting older and the auto trans works for me.

The Question is, I have talked with Mike and can get the 3.07 gears. I don't have a M1078 yet. Does it make sense to get the gears first ? Not looking for high speed but the 55/58 is a little low .

Thanks for the input !
Randy

 

[blhar15]

The 3116 had a 330HP specialty rating at 860 torque, but that is about has high as it ever went.

 

[nevrenufhp]

The 3116 had a 330HP specialty rating at 860 torque, but that is about has high as it ever went.

They also had a marine rating of 350hp, and those injectors are still available.

 

[Lmtv772]

From experience a reliably running LMTV will cost you about $15k. Or 6k for a non runner and you put 9 grand into it.