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  1. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    That squeal may be the alternator belts?? There are two, but if one broke, the one remaining one may whine some doing all the work. I’m glad to know you are close to home! I know this was a hard trip, but you will look back on this trip as valuable experience. You know the truck better than...
  2. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Trans cooler fans are operational on this truck. They are not nearly as loud as the engine fan. I only ever heard it running when I stopped for some reason and got out of the cab. Recce01, have you heard it running? It’s the electric fan under the bed. By the way, you are doing awesome on this...
  3. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    My wife would think I was speaking in aboriginal dialects if is said “Haflinger” or “STi drivetrain”. Awesome ideas MrsRecce01!
  4. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    That’s what I’ve seen somewhere too. Alignment should be zero toe.
  5. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Just FYI, I was thinking about alignment too... I aligned the front previously, but it likely needs checked again since we tightened the loose castle nuts on the tie rod ends at my place. Pallets of landscape pavers are cheap weight... Keep the Home Depot receipt and take them back for a...
  6. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    Are you guys able to isolate which two tires are out of balance? I swapped drivers side front and rear on that side thinking that was the one giving an issue. Maybe try the same on the passenger side. I’ve sent Recce01 a personal message on the rear driveline issues. I was not aware there was...
  7. TNriverjet

    TNriverjet's M-1083 Thread

    I’ll be hanging out more in the auxiliary equipment section as I work on this 803a. Taking a break on trucks for now, but as you know it gets in your blood... Time will tell.
  8. TNriverjet

    TNriverjet's M-1083 Thread

    Truck was sold today to another forum member (Recce01). A couple parting shots... You can track his trip home here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?173506-2000-mile-road-trip-in-an-FMTV/
  9. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    T minus one day... Scott give me a call in your way to the airport tomorrow. Here’s what I accomplished this weekend: 1. Installed new air dryer. Thanks to suprman for some technical support in the process. I somehow switched input and output air lines and had a few moments of panic when the...
  10. TNriverjet

    Steering wheel replacement and specs

    There are several FMTV steering wheels for sale on the big auction site right now. The SS Member above may have a better deal than auction site. Many FMTV parts are available there if you get a chance to search for FMTV/LMTV.
  11. TNriverjet

    So you just got an FMTV and you need help fixing it...

    Well said sir. I clicked the link for LMTV common issues and fixes in your signature recently. That is a really well organized and concise summary of the main issues. I know it’s a work in progress. Kudos to you for the effort. It will be a great resource for noobs and reference for those of us...
  12. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    I met with Reworked LMTV today to get your relays Recce01. He wouldn’t let me pay for them so I bought lunch. We had some famous Nashville hot chicken. We had a nice talk and it was good to meet another great SS member.
  13. TNriverjet

    So you just got an FMTV and you need help fixing it...

    I agree that reading TM’s just to read them is a bit mind numbing. I’ve chosen to follow other’s detailed threads that start with recovery and every problem, fix, issue & victory detailed in chronological progression. Here is one particulately good thread that is worth reading...
  14. TNriverjet

    m998/m1102 camping with kids atv and motocross

    Welcome aboard. I’m sure a lot of your questions can be answered when you get a chance to do some reading in the HMMWV section. Keep us posted with photos as you build the rig.
  15. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    There is probably not a list of official temperatures for most components. Like tnmogger suggests, it can help you get to know your vehicle. If its me, I would drive a "new-to-me" vehicle like this 15-20 miles and stop for checks. These numbers can be recorded (mentally or otherwise) and used as...
  16. TNriverjet

    Independent Suspension Caiman Axle Swap for M1083 6X6

    Like this? It doesn't look like a swapable set up to me... Lots of fab. Like NDT said... You'd be better off buying one of these chassis and swapping on your cab and hab.
  17. TNriverjet

    FMTV Battery hook up diagram

    Yes, two batteries can work. You need one in the slot near the frame and one closest to you at the outside edge of the box. I had help from tnmogger and removed the two batteries closest to the cab. We left the remaining two in the rearmost slots. We protected the cable ends and did not remove...
  18. TNriverjet

    Fan

    You are fortunate you caught this before it came apart and took out the radiator and who knows what else! Make sure you get the updated version. It is more robust and does not loosen and fail like the original part. There are several threads here discussing this very topic. Part numbers and...
  19. TNriverjet

    An alternate way to lock your FMTV doors

    I found this heavy duty switch on the large "e" auction site. I recall it was less than $20 shipped. I believe it is a "Cat" part. It came with 3 keys.
  20. TNriverjet

    2000 mile road trip in an FMTV

    You could try some Deoxit on the rheostat to see if it helps. I learned about this stuff in the Auxiliary Equipment section for use on the reconnection switches on a genset. It is widely regarded in the electrical community and is used extensively on old amplifiers, etc to revive these type of...
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