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Fuel filters or fuel housing with primer button. They go bad you loose some prime.
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Yeah, that's really the next item I need to tear apart and fix. So here is the list...Your leaking air from air bag may be doing it.
I got it apart and was not confident any of the rubber parts could be reused. So, I just ordered the PowerPacker # PP997900 repair kit for this unit from Ohio Hydraulics in Columbus. Once the order was placed, I received an auto generated email stating they were shutdown and on their annual family vacation from Aug 4-13... So I guess this project is on standby for now. Here are a few shots of the unit further disassembled.You need to get one from supraman or buy a new one from poweraid The bag is non repairable
Looks Great! Where did you get the black bushings from?Also, I finally received my air bag rebuild kit from powerpacker via Ohio Hydraulic. While waiting for parts I had to support one side of the cab where air bag was removed. My bottle jack was the perfect size.
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Then I needed the bottle jack for tire swapping detailed above, so I got out the chainsaw and made a suitable replacement...
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Yes, a bit redneck, but it worked!
The power packer rebuild kit was really easier to install than it looked. I disassembled too much of the spring/shock unit. The airbag just slips on and off once you remove the "E" clips and pin. My shock-end bushings were also disintegrating, so needed replacing. There were two required at $22.50 each which was pricey, but I had them ship with the new airbag.
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You do do not need to remove this bolt to take apart the bottom mount.
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The new unit slips right over the internal shock and the pin slips through the black end cap through the new bushings.
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Bushings came from PowerPacker. A part number and PDF engineering drawing is shown in Post #30 on page 4 of this thread. They shipped them with my airbag rebuilt kit. They are proud of them at $22.50 each. Two are required for each shock!Looks Great! Where did you get the black bushings from?
Ooh nice lift gate on rear. How do I get the part number?I need to start a thread to chronicle repairs, upgrades, etc. on this M-1083.
Acquired at GovDeals auction from Houston Co. TN Sheriff's Office. Reserve price not met, but I threw a bid at the last minute and was contacted two days later with an offer to sell at my high bid (still under reserve).
This is not the best looking truck due to faded paint, but if you look past that and the dry rotting tires, it really is a pretty good find!
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It had less than 700 miles on the odometer when picked up. There is paint marker on the dash showing another 3,900 miles previous. I believe it went through an overhaul right before being given to the HCS. This truck has the 290 HP 3116 Cat motor.
Recovery efforts took place on Friday June 30th and were assisted by tnmogger who graciously drove to the Nashville area the day prior in his M-1078.
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We did some tire swapping on site to get a badly dry rotted tire off the steering axle. tnmogger loaned me his spare for the trip home. See the empty spare rack on the photo above? The truck ran well on the return trip, but several items needing repair became evident.
1) CTIS seems to keep air in tires, but all lights are flashing.
2) Air ride cab not working
3) Fan clutch locked up and sounding like a freight train at high revs.
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It has an interesting rear gate, and I believe we've determined that this truck had a shelter mounted most of its life. See the faded paint around the edge of the bed?
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