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  1. 74M35A2

    CTIS Principles of Operation

    That's what CTIS does.
  2. 74M35A2

    Air purging from the fuel system

    There is also an all stainless TIG welded tank pickup tube assy now available. Contact member TedCat if interested. Has a traditional male AN flare connection to it, versus the mil inverted flare, so best time to install it is during your flex line replacement. Requires tank removal for...
  3. 74M35A2

    CTIS Principles of Operation

    Above is correct. Additional is CTIS checks tire pressure every 15 minutes unless in run-flat mode, which then checks it every 15 seconds. Delivery lines are bled down to 0psi during normal driving as to not pressurize hub seals continuously. Wheel valves take air to inflate and deflate...
  4. 74M35A2

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I would probably weld a 6" long piece of 5/8" re-bar across each one, then quickly quench with water. But at this point, I am going to replace all of them with new. So, with each new one, I will chuck it up in the lathe at work and drill/tap the center for a 1/2" bolt, hole depth about 1"...
  5. 74M35A2

    Air purging from the fuel system

    If you only crack the banjo when pushing the primer, then it should be fluid only, like bleeding brakes on a car. If you are leaving the bleed screw open the entire time, it can suck air back in every time you are releasing the primer button. Yep, a lot harder to do it each time, but also more...
  6. 74M35A2

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Tossed ANOTHER torque rod end at an off road park. WTF. Need to change 11 more now apparently. Will drill and tap all for retainer plate. This is a stupid design, should not be happening. Ratchet strap control arms to the rescue, again, for the 1.5 hour drive home.
  7. 74M35A2

    TMG a/c kit on M923a1

    It is likely going to be a belt driven compressor. Give TMG the first shot at supporting their product. If for some reason that does not work well, we can help, but they are first in line. This should be a heater box swap, mount compressor, mount condenser (no mention of that in...
  8. 74M35A2

    TMG a/c kit on M923a1

    Seriously? Maybe for the price they charge, it includes installation and they guy will be there Monday @ 8a... Hopefully just an overlooked step.
  9. 74M35A2

    Parked M923A2 and now it won't start

    The fuel cut solenoid has 2 coils in it, a pull and a hold coil. It takes a lot more energy for the pull coil, and when batteries are below spec rating, cranking voltage quickly drops, and the solenoid does not have enough power to pull back. It is the drop in cranking voltage from old...
  10. 74M35A2

    Looking for great repair tech M939A2 series, near Denver

    Assuming Colorado? My daughter has always wanted to see Colorado. What do you want done? Fly the two of us out there and back, pay for materials, and I'd do it for the low cost of the plane tickets.
  11. 74M35A2

    Towing a 5 ton behind a 5 ton

    Lighter trucks pull heavier loads all the time on all levels. F-350's, semi-trucks, etc. If you feel there is risk, then do it at night time when traffic is near zero, leave at midnight. I've never understood why they issue wide-load and over-size permits for daytime use. Should be...
  12. 74M35A2

    Allison MT654CR Not Shifting

    Don't do it with the truck running... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZMtWIkJLyQ
  13. 74M35A2

    Choosing Between M923A1 and M923A2

    Congrats! Trans should be butter smooth shifting up and down. Lube the modulator cable. Adjust it if necessary. You can have a full cup of water on the floor of my truck with an open lid, and it will not spill on any downshift, all the way from 67mph to zero. I'll post a pic of where the...
  14. 74M35A2

    M923A1 Allison Hard downshift into 1st

    For anybody that had a hard downshift, have you throughly lubricated your modulator cable? Also check its adjustment. My trans was smooth, then started a harsh 2-1 downshift after off-roading. I lubed the cable well, and it returned to butter smooth. Should not be harsh shifting, up or...
  15. 74M35A2

    Transfer case upgrade to a XM818

    I bought a turbocharged diesel 6x6 because I'm the only guy in the house. Back to the t-case...
  16. 74M35A2

    Tires. 14.00s vs 16.00s

    Plan on paper is to install a sub-frame type dump hoist mechanism. Was not going to, to begin with, because did not want a higher bed with 14.00's, but with 16.00's, I think it may not look too abnormal to raise it an additional 2". This will also be stronger bed support when raising with a...
  17. 74M35A2

    Transfer case upgrade to a XM818

    Same schedule here. Working 50 a week, getting paid for 40, then doing 2 hours of algebra a night with my daughter, 6 days a week, because the teacher sucks. My 9 is not getting much attention right now.
  18. 74M35A2

    M923A2 Parts Truck

    Correct, you don't need more of the same parts you have. You need things to renew its existing maintenance parts, and to increase the functionality of the vehicle. More stuff = more fun. ;)
  19. 74M35A2

    M923A2 Parts Truck

    No way, start buying stuff for it now, like the rest of us did. You'll need all sorts of knarly stuff to fill your garage. Tow bars, cargo covers, fiberglass troop seats, better starter/alternator, spare PCB, A frame crane, front winch stuff, A/C, fluids/filters, lights, radios, antennas...
  20. 74M35A2

    5 ton rear axle seal fix procedure

    M939a2 rear axle hubs are oil lubed.
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