Truck Update 11/26/17

Posted on by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
  • New marker light covers (replaced olive drab with sliver)
    • Grote 46282 (red), Grote 46283 (yellow)
  • Ordered new passenger side view mirror
  • Ordered new driver seat belt (generic DOT approved 3 point from Amazon)
  • Ordered diesel engine pre-heater
    • Webasto Thermo Top C Diesel Heater 12V 5KW 1311551A
  • Ordered transmission and axle fluid
    • Transmission: Redline Synthetic MT-85, 75W-85 (GL-4)
    • Hubs/Axles: Redline Synthetic 75W-90 (GL-5)
  • Ordered new batteries
  • Disconnected winch
    • We discovered the ground for the winch was bypassing the master cutoff switch
  • Removed grill
  • Researched front portal axle vent upgrades
  • Started adjusting steering
  • Researched tire balancing
  • Removed spare tire
  • Started measuring locations for under bed storage boxes
  • Test fist tire chains on Continental MPT 81 365/80R20 tire
  • Cleaned out habitat storage lockers
  • Began cleaning habitat interior
  • Removed convoy target/marker
  • Traced air leak to dash instrument cluster
    • Removed instrument cluster
New Marker Light Covers
Removed Convoy Target
Removed Grill
Removed Instrument Cluster (Front)
Removed Instrument Cluster (Back)