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    EMPTY gooseneck from Houston to GA

    I am making a trip to Warner Robins, GA next week. Empty 25' gooseneck from TX to GA. CALL, CALL, CALL if you need asistance. I will not be on SS between now and then. Justin Wehring 979 997 3112
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    Adding Cruise Control to C7

    Crimper part number is 1U-5804 and it is $400 NDT, Don't know about the BLS activation. Crimper and connectors arrive Mon. Will mount switches and run wires then call the Cat tech out to program the cruise. Will know more after he makes the visit. Justin
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    Adding Cruise Control to C7

    OK folks... here is a bone. This cost me a shiny nickle but for the greater good of the sport you get this for free. Here is a diagram for adding cruise control to the C7 powered trucks. Justin Wehring 979 997 3112
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    Caterpillar 3116 is a bad Engine?

    Thank you SC for this useful post. I just replaced my HEUI pump on the C7 In my M1078. Thought the cause was the common catch all for the HEUI "dirty oil" cause. Just checked the tank vent line and it was clogged. justin wehring
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    Know a good transmission mechanic in the Atlanta area for a M1078 ?

    If you have access to one try a new shift pad. I have had 2 go out with varying symptoms. One would even put itself in gear and drive off. justin
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    valve stems

    They are threaded to take a valve core but I have not yet found a cap that will fit Justin
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    FMTV High Speed Gears

    It was basically a wash for me. 6.5 before and after
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    FMTV High Speed Gears

    I have an extra set and I will ship justin wehring 979 997 3112
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    Yes, i took half cut wheel and drum to Centramatic in Dallas to use as a model to build some. No word yet.
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    Thanks Boomer! I hope to get back to Sedona soon. Will drop you a line. The hatch is an FMTV hatch but it comes off of the louvered cabs. I had to buy a whole cab to get the hatch but it was worth it. It is perfect for the parades! My wrists are swollen today. Been using a sawsall to...
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    pics Here are some requested pics. I wish this truck had a winch. I am considering adding an 18K Warn 24v winch but that is not as nice as the front & rear capable factory setup. The GPS is a Garmin DEZL760. I like the big screen. I ran a hardwire in the cab cavities to keep the cab free...
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    Hello again gentlemen. Thank you for the kind words. Been off radar for a while but this build will change that. Bjorn, This will be a BH15 truck. I was on the AC12 convoy and extra fuel is comforting. Twin 100s will give me a conservative 1000 mile range. The Bostrom bases, GSS seats...
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    light bar here is the DAKAR truck light bar and limb risers I will soon build and add to the truck
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    pics some pics
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    Wehring LMTV Mods

    I have made several mods to the M1078A1R LMTV and some have been discussed in separate threads so I decided to start one thread to have one place to post them and all future mods. I hope this helps... so far it has received: * 6.14 axle gears (added 15 mph at same rpm) * cut and extended bed...
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    FMTV High Speed Gears

    Count me in Steve! Thank you for putting in the effort justin
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    FMTV High Speed Gears

    Direct from Meritor and Dana... No but they will make a prototype Detroit locker for $4000 justin wehring
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    Speedo correction for 6.14 gears

    It was made in Dec 2006
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    Speedo correction for 6.14 gears

    I have a C7 truck. I assume this will work with the 3126 trucks but can not confirm. justin
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    Speedo correction for 6.14 gears

    Good point Franz... And true. Will not work on 3116 powered trucks.
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