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It is due to the ultra-low reverse gear ratio of the Allison MT654CR transmission that is in front of it. Reverse gearing in the range of 10:1.

Looky what showed up. I'm sitting here in my desk chair stepping on the pedal making engine noises. Where's the plunger?

Me too, but time is the factor here. I'd rather be dropping the engine into the 9, rather than building something that is never going to be used again. It is OK to let somebody else make a buck every once in a while. I used to do everything myself, and wonder why people pay to have their lawn...

That's what these trucks are no matter what. The 2 most accurate statements I have heard on this site are the following (not in significant order): 1. Every girl loves my military truck, except my wife. 2. The cheapest part of the MV hobby is the actual vehicle purchase. I have driven my...

Jbulach just moved back to the top of the friend list! Found this is something that can be rented from a local rental place, $120 per day. That's a done deal. Thanks bud!!!! The rental one is rated at 8,000lbs 6' out from the fork plate, with a 12' max reach (reduced capacity). ISL is about...

Rated to lift 10,000lbs. I'll ask around, thanks for the idea. Is that what it is called, a jib?

Trans is on engine now and engine done with setup. Next step is to mount the hydraulic clutch pedal in my cab ahead of time, then go ahead and do the swap. I need to get the logistics of the swap figured out. I don't live on acreage like a lot of you do, so I have to plan where I will yank...

Get your hands off my filter! Smart cookie, max governed ISL RPM is 2200 (unchangeable), virtually same as the stock 8.3L. This part is a bummer, since it is so easy to increase the 8.3L RPM with governor springs. If it was not for the OD ratio in the 13 speed trans, then I probably would...

Hi bud. Are those the same as an example you had at the Findlay meet? Air filter on the 9 is a known weak point, even for the stock 8.3L. ISL-400 is an MRAP engine (as you well know), so I will be looking to change. I'm hoping to not lose the fording capability, but if I do then so be it, I...

Yeah, we're going to stick some more amps in it. Not really upgrade, but to confirm it had a 400hp/1200ft-lb calibration in it (which it did), but then to also change some configuration settings. It is switchable between 12/24 volts, so flipped it to 24v (and the rest of the engine...

Great. 98 comes in stating he has something longer....

Too many amps! Wait, in this case, it would be too many gallons, or not enough. "Power Beyond" always sounds like something from Star Wars. In reality, it means a valve whos return (Tank) port that can handle pressurization of a second valve further downstream of it, vs one that can't?

Trans is now stuck to engine on pallet. Check trans swap thread for pics.

I also have the same question as above.

Nice work!

X rated trans action:

Fuel lines getting made today. ECM to arrive maybe this week. Then we'll test fire the new electronic throttle pedal, and all systems go. Update: Fuel lines to engine mounted secondary fuel filter are done. These are 4mm high temp hose with 14mm banjo fittings on low pressure pump, filter...

Replaced 12v Jake solenoids with 24v ones. Rocker box and valve cover final install are done. Jake actuator clearance set on all 6 exhaust. Besides a 5/8" heater core return fitting down by the water inlet, engine is about done. Will test run once ECM returns. Oil seperator hose routing...

Spent some time on the engine today. Got the 24v fuel transfer pump installed (replaced the 12v one). Also added the Jake brake system, and adjusted all of the overhead valve lash. Need to have 2 small fuel lines made up for the now engine mounted secondary fuel filter. This runs at 70psi and...