M1078 LMTV - Update #3 Fuel filter change, Oil change, LED headlight upgrade, & more!

Below are the topics I covered in this video on my M1078 LMTV. I have added time stamp links for each subject.

Fuel filters 0:17
Changed fuel filters.
Parker-Haniffin R45P;

https://amzn.to/2RC5hCs
Caterpillar 7E-9763 seems to be a discontinued filter. They updated it but in the apllication of the FMTV, the new filter is to long to fit. Using a cross refrence guide, I came up with this filter to replace it.
Baldwim BF984;
https://amzn.to/2QnEPf9

Oil filter 0:51

Changed oil & filter. Here is what I used;
Caterpillar 1R-1807;
https://amzn.to/32f24uv
Shell Rotella T4 15W-40;
https://amzn.to/2Rx1kih

Windshield washer spray nozzle 1:02

Turns out, the one I got will work!
Dorman 924-5504;
https://amzn.to/3sj3mPK

LED headlight install 1:27

Cheap LED lights from Amazon. Made my own harness. Should be great!
https://amzn.to/3tmaFYa

Coolant flush 2:58
My system had basically only water in it. Emptied, flushed, & filled with CAT ELC, the current recommended coolant for this engine.
Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant;
https://amzn.to/2Q2UmRO
BlueDevil Radiator Flush;
https://amzn.to/3e2pPvx

Heater vent replacements 3:33

Mine were sloppy & wouldn't stay put.
Kysor Air Circulating Ventilator 3275007 or 360400;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kysor-Air-Ci...

Hydraulic fluid fill 6:06

Since the unit was leaking, I had to fill it for better hand pump operation,
https://amzn.to/3g9SD7Z

Cab lift lock cam 6:59
Tried to get it to free up & lubricated it but other issues popped up & didn't spend much time on it.

Lower front body mount 7:28
Found these completely missing!

Cab latch lock rebuild 7:39
Found it leaking bad. Rebuilt it but had some issues. Ultimately got it to work!

Fuel pump oil line upgrade 14:42
This is a common failure point on these trucks. Replace it as others have before having it blow!
6 inch stainless line;
https://amzn.to/3dk4fDv
Straight fitting;
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com...
45 deg fitting;
https://www.discounthydraulichose.com...

Few more minor issues found 16:07

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