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  1. Suprman

    New to me M1088

    If the cab latch is leaking you can unscrew the end cap on the latch its like 1 3/4 inch. There is a piston in there may take a pump or two to push it out once the cap is off and its usually just a bad o ring. You can use one from a generic multi kit. A good long extension like 2 feet will help...
  2. Suprman

    Volt meter wrong and batteries die

    Run a ground wire from the batt negative to the breaker panel ground see if that helps.
  3. Suprman

    LMTV M1078A1R - Battery Disconnect Reset Issue

    In the first gen truck troubleshooting for no start it has you ohm out one of the oil sensors. If it’s open then you don’t get a complete circuit to crank.
  4. Suprman

    Volt meter wrong and batteries die

    The wire harness has numbering on each wire leading to a plug. Write down each one before you disconnect. The manual should have a schematic showing where it all goes but it’s easier if you keep track of the connections yourself. I take pics with my cell camera as I am taking stuff apart too.
  5. Suprman

    Volt meter wrong and batteries die

    I usually pull the steering wheel if I need to get deep into dash work.
  6. Suprman

    WhiteHall Ohio M1078 towbar out and stash

    I have a M1078 in Whitehall Ohio. Non runner, driveshafts are already removed. Looking for someone who can towbar it out and stash it till Wes can get there and pick it up. Not looking for a freebie I will pay you. will atpawnking dotcom
  7. Suprman

    Volt meter wrong and batteries die

    Under the box to the right of the batt box, where the disconnect relay is, should be a manual disconnect switch. Reach under the box it turns.
  8. Suprman

    Volt meter wrong and batteries die

    I would check the load battery box behind the cab.
  9. Suprman

    MHC outrigger wont retract

    I have one here that some of the crane functions dont work. The manual dosnt seem to have crane function troubleshooting. It says refer to higher level maint.
  10. Suprman

    MHC outrigger wont retract

    Reverse the 2 connections at the top of the cylinder. it should come up with the down control
  11. Suprman

    MHC outrigger wont retract

    Did you try the manual pump? You dont have to go down all the way to go up. What rpm is the engine at?
  12. Suprman

    M1078 - primary fuel filter alternatives, anyone?

    I have a nos original one
  13. Suprman

    LMTV M1078A1R - Battery Disconnect Reset Issue

    I am pretty sure the c7 dash is an electronic bus and is controlled by the engine computer. I have seen a lot of ground issues in a wide variety of trucks. The main ground goes thru a current shunt so current draw can be measured for diagnostics. A little bit of corrosion and you get a bad...
  14. Suprman

    LMTV A0 interior door handle project

    I use all the broken window cranks its the same spline
  15. Suprman

    Anybody disassembled the fan clutch?

    I have had to hammer in a hardened torx bit and that did the trick.
  16. Suprman

    HDT / Nordic Air ECU, 9k BTU

    You can call hdt they will email you the manual. They are simple units pretty much any hvac tech can figure it out.
  17. Suprman

    LMTV dash Voltmeter is bad

    Thats pretty neat. I have gone thru alot of voltmeters in various trucks.
  18. Suprman

    LMTV M1078A1R - Battery Disconnect Reset Issue

    Without the connection you will probably get a charge fault on the dashboard. I have seen alot of the polarity boxes go bad like that.
  19. Suprman

    replacement coolant hoses source recommendations?

    I would use the silicone stuff. It should be available at one of the big auto parts stores.
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