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  1. spankybear

    Not too sure where to ask this... but since I hang out here the most...

    What type of vehicle is this?
  2. spankybear

    Registering an M1078 in Washington State

    Maybe people are trying to not pay the weight fees?
  3. spankybear

    Registering an M1078 in Washington State

    Last place I would goto is Inslee's office. He is such a tool. Nothing going on too happen much being an election year. Need to talk to your reps in oylimpia
  4. spankybear

    Registering an M1078 in Washington State

    What county are you trying in
  5. spankybear

    Could someone explain tow bar differences?

    well the last statement awnser is easy.... Boeing
  6. spankybear

    CTIS and Arduino

    I was replying that some said a relay was more reliable than PWM. As to want you want to use PWM for... well I can't say in this instance. However you could use PWM to control pressure. Also duty cycle but I don't think this is an issue in this case.
  7. spankybear

    Any tips on changing a cab?

    yes sir... I seen his items... and like he said he no cabs left.
  8. spankybear

    Any tips on changing a cab?

    If I am honest with myself... It would have been cheaper to go the stripped cab route than repair the rust. With paint (primer, por15 and a bunch of stuff form Eastwood) and supplies (cutting wheels, grinding stuff, rust reformer... ect) I have spent $$$. I weighed the options at the start and...
  9. spankybear

    CTIS and Arduino

    Industrial electronic tech here... From my experience relays can't hold a candle to PWM when it comes to reliability... Plus you can do countless things with PWM than you can with a relay... what can only do one thing. Kind of like apples to rocks...
  10. spankybear

    LMTV auction prices getting a little ridiculous

    The thing is with auctions is they are auctions... All it take is 2 people who wants the same truck and that's all it takes for the price to skyrocket. I got my truck for a really good price. Maybe I got lucky but I had been looking for about a year or so. My recommendation is be patient and...
  11. spankybear

    Any tips on changing a cab?

    If I am going to lift through the doors i would use a spreader bar. That's way I was asking about the weight... I could use a wood beam or an I-beam if I have a ball park on the weight. I was also thinking that maybe a platform I could build around the front and just lift the cab high enough to...
  12. spankybear

    Any tips on changing a cab?

    I am looking at a stripped cab so not an issue./..
  13. spankybear

    Any tips on changing a cab?

    With work being so busy with hardly and days off and medical issues I am considering swapping cabs instead of repairing the rust. I really wanted to have the LMTV on the road by September... well that didn't happen and now we are getting into rainy season. Anyway any tips on changing the cab...
  14. spankybear

    Starter Bolts loose and missing on M1078A1 3126 engine

    The TM says the replace the bolts when you take them out. Says remove and discard. They must stretch
  15. spankybear

    Ok, I guess I just joined the club...

    Any word on when you will get it? There's a m1079 box on Craig's list right now in the puget sound area
  16. spankybear

    Ok, I guess I just joined the club...

    I know the part about wanting to work on it... I have been working so much and hadn't had a day off in while... and when I did get a day off it rained... You are in Washington you will understand... Heck Had a friend out of state ask is I was working the weekend... Told him to take a look at the...
  17. spankybear

    Ok, I guess I just joined the club...

    I did not need a EUC when I won mine back in March. The EUC started shortly after.
  18. spankybear

    Ok, I guess I just joined the club...

    They come out of Fort Lewis DRMO. If it's still at Ft Lewis it's off of Exit 124 off I5 If I remember right. But they have changed how to get on the base.
  19. spankybear

    Ok, I guess I just joined the club...

    They are at Richie Brothers in Chehalis. At least mine was... Like Exit 72 off the 5 (I5 for those not from California)
  20. spankybear

    engine mounts CAT or SS

    Get a quote from WB parts, the link you posted above. Can't hurt. I believe there was some person who got a windshield from them or someone like them. Have to search.... The mounts pictures have the CAGE code 3bu33 that belongs to ERA INDUSTRIAL SALES CORP INC. ....
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