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    Loose wire identification on M817

    Can anyone tell me what this wire goes to. It comes out of the same spot on the harness as the wire to starter solenoid.
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    Extended axle vents

    Has anyone extended their axle vents to a higher location? If so, where did you extend them to? I am thinking of doing this to keep water out of axle. Any thoughts on this?
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    Torquing Flywheel / Motor Turning

    I looked at the manual and 200 to 220ft/lb was the spec. I cannot get it torqued down without the motor starting to turn. Do any of you have a tip on how to keep motor from turning while torquing bolts?
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    Pressure Plate Adjustment

    There are different design pressure plates I have found. The one I pulled out of the truck has no adjustment that I can find. There are three screws for the clutch fingers. I am trying to set ip my new clutch per the manual. The I have dialed in the first adjustment. I am having issues...
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    Antifreeze Extender Additive

    Hello All, I am about to change the coolant and hoses in my M817. I bought Zerex original green antifreeze and am trying to find and equivalent for the Mil-A-53009 antifreeze extender additive that is in the manual. Is this an SCA additive? How much do I need? Do you flush the system? If...
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    Clutch Disk Type

    I am getting ready to replace the clutch on my M817. I am seeing button type and standard disk style. What are most using when they replace their clutch?
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    Oil Filter Spin On Adapter

    I have a M817 that I just changed the oil and added an oil filter spin-on adapter. It came with no instructions. I put the included gaskets on and torqued it down. I am now leaking oil where the adapter mates to the old filter base. I am guessing I failed to do something simple. Is there an...
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    M817 Start Problems - Need Help

    I just replaced the starter with an new reduction drive unit. The original starter was getting 24volts, but only made a clunck and didn't really turn the motor. The new starter is also getting 24volts, but doing the same thing. Do any of you have an idea on what to look for next? Thank you...
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    New Member from South Georgia

    Hello All, I am learning the ins and outs of a M817 I purchased. I have been reading forum for a while and now joining.
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