LMTV self cancelling turn signal adjustment

[Andyrv6av8r]

Coachgeo wanted me to show how to adjust the turn signal on the LMTV/FMTV so here is a quick tutorial. It's very simple to do as all you need is a phillips screwdriver and a 4mm allen wrench.

First you must have your steering wheel clocked/adjusted in the 3 and 9 position otherwise the notch will be in the wrong position. It has to be on the right. The rusted piece you see in the picture is the shaft with the half-moon piece on the backside.



Take the single screw out of the cover on the right side and loosen the 2 allen screws enough to slide the assy up.



Here is a picture of the pawl that makes it all work.



Slide it up until it just clears the bottom of your steering wheel.



It should work now. Replace your cover and you're done.

 

[Coffey1]

Your helper was sleeping on the job

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

He usually does. I must have been boring him.

 

[Adventure Driven]

Awesome!!!! I am going to do this ASAP

Seth

 

[Scott z]

Awesome. I thought mine weren't self cancelling. 5 minutes later and they are.

 

[aleigh]

you are my hero.

 

[wheelspinner]

Great now I have one I don't have to remember to turn off which means I will forget in all of them now. Thanks Andy.....

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

You're all welcome.

 

[Coffey1]

Pat get one of those loud beepers you won't forget

 

[langstonhs]

Worked for me too. Thanks so much.

 

[GCecchetto]

Anyone know the part number for the ring that attaches to the steering wheel to cancel the blinkers? Or where I can get my hands on one? I'm picking up a 2008 M1078A1R in Maryland the first week of October and driving it all the way back to California. I have the Dorman steering wheel and would like to get the mod done to it so I can bring with me to make the drive back a little more comfortable. Thanks

 

[GeneralDisorder]

5999-01-398-4763

I don't see any for sale on their own. You can buy a used steering wheel - they come attached to the wheel:

Nice Used 20" Steering Wheel, for FMTV LMTV MTV M1078 | eBay

Decent used cond.

www.ebay.com

I've never had an issue with my factory wheel though. Again - Army truck not a mall crawler. You got girly hands or sompthin?

 

[Third From Texas]

Anyone know the part number for the ring that attaches to the steering wheel to cancel the blinkers? Or where I can get my hands on one? I'm picking up a 2008 M1078A1R in Maryland the first week of October and driving it all the way back to California. I have the Dorman steering wheel and would like to get the mod done to it so I can bring with me to make the drive back a little more comfortable. Thanks

I just let my turn signals flash.

Be seen....avoid accidents.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Also - being a lifelong mechanic and performance shop owner - Dorman makes Chinese TRASH in general.

Acela has their custom FMTV steering wheels made by IMMI:

Steering Wheels - IMMI

www.imminet.com

 

[GCecchetto]

5999-01-398-4763

I don't see any for sale on their own. You can buy a used steering wheel - they come attached to the wheel:

Nice Used 20" Steering Wheel, for FMTV LMTV MTV M1078 | eBay

Decent used cond.

www.ebay.com

I've never had an issue with my factory wheel though. Again - Army truck not a mall crawler. You got girly hands or sompthin?

Yes, I get that it's an army truck, but that isn't why I'm buying one. I'm buying one because they're a great platform to build an expedition vehicle on. So, since it will be doing long miles, I'm looking to do all of the ergonomics upgrades that I can. I realize most people on steel soldiers are military vehicle enthusiasts, and I respect that. I'm into world travel and exploring places off the beaten path, and these trucks are a great, and affordable, platform to build on for that. Hopefully you all can understand and respect that

 

[Wingnut13]

I had no idea they were ever self canceling!

Mine should be tonight though!

 

[coachgeo]

Yes, I get that it's an army truck, but that isn't why I'm buying one. I'm buying one because they're a great platform to build an expedition vehicle on. So, since it will be doing long miles, I'm looking to do all of the ergonomics upgrades that I can. I realize most people on steel soldiers are military vehicle enthusiasts, and I respect that. I'm into world travel and exploring places off the beaten path, and these trucks are a great, and affordable, platform to build on for that. Hopefully you all can understand and respect that

Am slowly aiming for expedition vehicle too. Just remember.... the bigger the wheel the easier to physically steer in difficult conidtions you may end up in off the beaten path. (leverage advantage) Also slower steer input.... so it is harder to over steer in knarly and or scary road misshaps. Not sure if that is good or bad.... Just small things to consider in the design thoughts on "hmmmm ... why did they put such a big wheel on this thing?? hmmm.

 

[coachgeo]

I had no idea they were ever self canceling!

Mine should be tonight though!

I set mine and it lasted all of a few days and stopped working again. That was couple years ago.... I forget how we did it.

 

[2Wheels]

My '03 A1 truck did not have the cut out in the S&S steering wheel need for self cancelling.

 

[TomTime]

I set mine and it lasted all of a few days and stopped working again. That was couple years ago.... I forget how we did it.

@CallMeColt did a great video, like always(!), and has it in the video how to adjust the turn signal.

It starts at 5:14 and goes to 7:35

As always, thanks Colt!

It also written out at the top of this thread., thanks to @Andyrv6av8r