Search results

Sound Proofing Installing Dynamat under the cab and inside.

Generator, propane tank and Auxillary Diesel Fuel Tank Installation I mounted the Honda EU2000 generator on top of the AHU bracket. To its left I installed the tool box holding the propane tanks for the shelter as well as additional storage for tools. Next to it on the right hand side of...

Mount S280 on top of the bed I used a dolly system that was fabricated by a friend of mine in Dallas to move his Gichner Nato Ace around. He installed his shelter on top of a U500 shown

Original Truck Original truck with troop seats and trying out the spare tire actuation Troop Seats removed and getting it prepared for the S280 to be mounted on the bed

Air Dryer Change out Changed out the compressor governor and air dryer. The old unit was gunked up and leaking badly.

Replacing Hydraulic lines on the truck When I first got the truck, the hydraulic actuator for the spare wheel was ionp. I was able to find a brand new one from one of the fellows on the forum, and while at it, changed all of the hydraulic lines behind the manifold. Had to drop the fuel tank...

S280 in its original configuration

Sorry about the late reply. As i mentioned above i was on this 2-week long trip. Let me know if the following attachments are not visible?

Thank you and sorry about the late reply. Was on a two week trip with the truck and all systems installed in the shelter worked great. I hear you about the money spent. I have already spent more than i should have on the shelter. But it is quite comfortable inside with decent systems. The...

You are right Superman. This shows the alternator on the left hand side. But a good depiction of the compressor brackets.

Here is a picture of a Cat C7 with the AC already installed. The picture was sent to me by a buddy that had bought the C7 on Govt. Liquidation. Thanks, Tony

I am suppose to go and fetch the truck this Friday. The bracket holding the oil cooler had come loose and had broken the weld. I'll have some picture for you all as soon as i get to the truck. Thanks, Tony

C7 Brackets Roger That. No problem. Thank you for the response.

Hey Mkcoen I have a C7 and i need those pulleys. Do you still have them? If so, could you please contact me via pm or cell? 310-628-0724 Thank you

Just finished a 3000 mile trip along the continental divide with 7 other trucks (Unimogs, 1079, and X-Camper). The truck performed flawlessly. I was on the last leg of my trip on my way back home. Had decided to stop in St. George Utah for the night. I was at the gas station for refueling...

Thanks for your reply Duckworhte, I have the evaporator, compressor and a three fan condenser. Don't have the pulleys and the brackets. Would like to do it myself. I would appreciate any help i can get. Thank you for your reply. Feel free to PM me to discuss. I'll do the same. Thanks again.

Good Evening. I have a M1083 with a Cat C7. I have all of the parts except the bracket. I am in the Southern CA area. Do you know of anyone in this area that can help me with the install? Thank you,

Hey Overdrive. Thanks for your post. Yeah the S280 was a great score. It was rebuilt in 2013. Lots good gear in there. I repurposed as much as I could.. Good luck in your search.

I hear you Superman. The price we gotta pay if we wanna play with the big boys. It would be nice if we had easy access to the Cat Diagnostic tool. I inquired about it. The subscription is $1500 annually, plus another $900 for the cable. That is just for the Cat C7 engine. Do you know of any...

Had the Check Engine light and inlet heater light come on during the last couple of times i drove the truck. Decided to take it in to the local Cat Dealer. The sensor was bad and the relay was fried. 24V relay on 2 AWG wire. The wire was brittle. The parts totaled about $50 and about $500...