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  1. RRaulston

    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    Great guide! Mine was in there. NSN matches the kit number!
  2. RRaulston

    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    The guy said it was the tow bar kit for the 7-ton MTVR? Anyways here is the placard and the adapters seem to fit and they are stamped 5 ton...
  3. RRaulston

    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    It was a good day yesterday, or at least I think it was. I went to a military show/swap meet and found some stuff! Like 24v relays from a name brand for $3 each. Also got an air hose with a Wilton? air chuck that plugs into a gladhand for $60. But the big one I scored (at least I think it's a...
  4. RRaulston

    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    Both of mine needed minor straightening, remove cardboard (center) and balance with my supplied u-joints was 275 each. My guy indicated he needed the new U-joints in order to balance them. They were $100 each from him. 4 Meritor joints, NOS with no hardware, for $100 on the big E...
  5. RRaulston

    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    Today was a win! I re-installed the front driveline and went for a test run. The difference that made has me in disbelief. I have no cab airbags (blown) and the few times I have driven it has set a baseline for road feel. Riding on the frame, one can feel a little more vibration and such. With...
  6. RRaulston

    Replacement CTIS pressure switch

    I thought mine was bad as well. I had to turn up my air compressor governor to 125 PSI and the entire CTIS system started working. I put a gauge on the wet tank and was initially getting 110psi. The switch activates at 117psi I believe. If you never air up to 117, the system never activates...
  7. RRaulston

    Replacement CTIS pressure switch

    I don't believe that's the right one....
  8. RRaulston

    LMTV Smoke Test

    In response to your CTIS issue, mine didn't work either and I suspected the pressure switch was bad as well. I plumbed a pressure gauge into the wet tank and discovered I was only building 110psi even though my dash gauge was pegged out. Ronmar educated me on adjusting the compressor governor...
  9. RRaulston

    CTIS and Arduino

    So, are these aftermarket controllers available??
  10. RRaulston

    Transmission shift panel/vacuum form protector

    Being from AZ, I am thinking I need to slow down on the truck the amp up on building the shade cover...
  11. RRaulston

    Transmission shift panel/vacuum form protector

    Anyone make a vacuum formed piece of plastic that presses onto the transmission shift panel to keep the sun/UV light/dust off of it? I didn't find anything after searching..
  12. RRaulston

    stuck spare.

    Great photo!
  13. RRaulston

    stuck spare.

    WOW! I searched and this thread didn't come up! I bet that's exactly what's happening! Thanks! I'm on it....
  14. RRaulston

    stuck spare.

    I've been helping a friend get his hydraulics working and have the exact same issue. We installed a new hyd. pump and got the cab and kneeling cylinders working perfectly, then extended the tire ram and its stuck extended. Can't retract it. I removed his raise/lower valve (his A1 valve is...
  15. RRaulston

    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    Back at it. Removed the front driveline and got it ready to take to the shop. I then changed the trans filters. That had to have been one of the easier jobs! They were clean as a whistle! Tomorrow I will change out the draglink and tie rod end boots. Not much else to do until I get the driveline...
  16. RRaulston

    M1078 - M1083 Cab Air Suspension Bags/

    I did read them. And, not being a lawyer, I don't "think" it was an issue posting it, but not 100% sure, so I got rid of it. Not a big deal. Such a score if they could be had at a reasonable price!!
  17. RRaulston

    M1078 - M1083 Cab Air Suspension Bags/

    I deleted. I was unaware it was an issue....
  18. RRaulston

    M1078 - M1083 Cab Air Suspension Bags/

    get em. Ill take 2!!
  19. RRaulston

    M1078 - M1083 Cab Air Suspension Bags/

    Deleted, no offence intended...
  20. RRaulston

    New LMTV owner

    I had the same issue. Then I read this: FMTV LMTV Common Issues & Fixes - Google Docs Go to the section on air/hydraulic repair and pay close attention to the check ball part. That was my issue. My check ball changed position. Good luck!
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