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  1. Reworked LMTV

    Caterpillar Mechanical Unit Injector tooling

    Are you saying you need a tool to pull the injectors on a 3116? Or do need a puller plus the rack adjustment tools? Some people make their own tools to save money.
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    NOS rear brake chamber storage questions

    Diaphragms are inexpensive. I keep them in both sizes. You already know the precautions with brake cans.
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    WHO' S A FULL TIME LMTV OVERLANDER, ANY OUT THERE?

    There is the current owner of Bethany and Martin's, Broke Overland, M1087fmtv, rollingossuary. A Simple search of Instagram will reveal a bunch.
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    WHO' S A FULL TIME LMTV OVERLANDER, ANY OUT THERE?

    Some people think you can do an FMTV full-time drinking "craft beers" and selling "Merch" :ROFLMAO: "Merch", I absolutely hate that word. "Buy my Merch!" "We've got Merch!" Why should I feel sense of obligation to buy your self-egotization stuff?
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    WHO' S A FULL TIME LMTV OVERLANDER, ANY OUT THERE?

    When you look at Overlanding vehicle builder it really is a special person. They likely have a unique skill set and adequate money. If they have low levels of either, the build take a very long time and that truck will likely be the next Craigslist listing. There can be cross winds slowing your...
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    WHO' S A FULL TIME LMTV OVERLANDER, ANY OUT THERE?

    They are selling their truck to buy a house.
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    WHO' S A FULL TIME LMTV OVERLANDER, ANY OUT THERE?

    Yes, Martin and Bethany. I have followed them since the beginning. They bought theirs from GXV and do not appear to be mechanically oriented. What I have found is that people who are young eventually want a home later, or again. Makes sense. I think there is more to it though. It took a while...
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    Annual Maintenance Costs of LMTV

    I looked through the TM. Think I will use the Phillips 66 Aircraft hydraulic fluid.
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    M1088 camper conversion

    Did you use anything special for the from mounting bolts. They look like 1/2" or slightly larger maybe? Love the mag drill!
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    Annual Maintenance Costs of LMTV

    I say Prius with a roof rack.
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    Annual Maintenance Costs of LMTV

    What is the recommended power steering fluid?
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    Diagnosing CTIS M1078

    You mentioned the valves being cleaned. Did you check the filters ? They can become clogged with a waxy oil base substance from leaking hub CTIS seals. Tires won't be able to inflate and deflate as designed. These don't clean very well. Best to replace. Several sources on the well-known auction...
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    Annual Maintenance Costs of LMTV

    Yup, buy on the fly. I got 6 chains for $150.
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    Annual Maintenance Costs of LMTV

    Chains are purty : ) You need to go in some snow and video tape it and put on Youtube.
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    Joined the club with an 18,000lb paperweight this week.

    Looks like a Harbor Freight.
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    Annual Maintenance Costs of LMTV

    Annual maintenance costs associated with operation of an LMTV are predicated on whether you bring it back to new state or do minimal work on it and fix it as you go. If you put all synthetic fluids in, they cost more, but you won't be replacing them as often (assuming you are not getting...
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    6x6 V-Link Boots

    I used Black Shoe Goo to replace the caps. Works great!
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