(2023) Steering Repair Worked! Drove LMTV/FMTV for first time!

I received a replacement steering hose for my M1084A1. I installed it, replaced the steering fluid, and took the Monster on a drive for the first time! This was my first time driving a diesel truck if I needed more to add to the list. The truck seemed to work fine, but I noticed a leak after the drive. Time for more research and troubleshooting.
Hope you Enjoy the Video!
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[@joshuaddevore]

This dude knows his shit!

[@robertmelton5484]

New sub here that Aaron R recommended...I wrench on my own Jeep. and have yet to a torque wrench lol....good. stuff bro

[@TheNotGuruInvestor]

The BEAST IS ALIVE !!!!!!

[@M2-Expeditions]

It sure is! Had a blast being able to drive this Monster!

[@scottmcburney8938]

Very cool truck, thanks for the video.

[@UrszulaMalecki]

Great video

[@scottmcburney8938]

You know about the H-pop oil line issue with the 3126? Over time the rubber oil line degrades and pieces of it get into the injectors, very bad. Cat has a metal line, need to make sure thats been done. They also have a in line filter for that hpop oil. Them HEUI systems need clean oil. You shouldvthink about getting a bypass oil filter, i put one on my 7.3 ford. Best of luck.

[@M2-Expeditions]

Next time I work on the truck Ill take a look at this. I changed fuel lines but not the oil line. Thanks again Scott for the tip

[@scottmcburney8938]

@@M2-Expeditions I should have said Adept Ape, and Deboss Garage had put filters onto that Hpop line. My Ford has the Hpop in the v-8 engine valley, so a filter is near impossible.

[@scottmcburney8938]

I put a 2nd oil filter on my Ford, a kit from Amsoil. Looking at your video, it might make your oil filter harder to get on and off. Still I think it's a good mod for any HEUI truck.

[@scottmcburney8938]

One last thing, since you're new to diesels, get a pyro gauge, if your truck doesn't have one install one. Exhaust gas temperature, EGT gauge.

[@fredberry1342]

Thank you for the video. What endorsement for your drivers license did you need to drive the LMTV?FMTV?

[@M2-Expeditions]

I don't have an endorsement. This is a commercial truck for private use. Because I'm using it for personal use, the rules for air brakes and vehicle weight do not apply according to WDOT.

[@fredberry1342]

Is the Truck considered an RV?

[@M2-Expeditions]

Since I don't have a habitat built on the truck I registered/consider it as a truck. Once the habitat is built out then I will take it in to get the RV endorsement.

[@fredberry1342]

So even before you have it as an RV you can drive it legally without a CDL?

[@M2-Expeditions]

@fredberry1342 Yes, the term is private commercial truck and does not require CDL. It has to be used for personal use. That is what WDOT in the state of Washington mentioned on its website.

[@rogerwileman9965]

Why don’t you power wash the engine to make it easier to work on

[@M2-Expeditions]

@rogerwileman9965 that is a great idea that I want to do. My one concern is if I spray 2000 PSI of water on some of these hoses they will rupture. I already replaced a few bad hoses. There is one more I need to replace and then I'll power wash away. I don't want to get water inside of places it doesn't belong 😅. Thank you for the comment!