Actually, the latest version of the PLS is the A1; i.e. M1074A1/M1075A1. It has most of the same features as the HEMTT A4 and is the same basic updated version. There was never an A2 (or proposed A3) version of the PLS, hence only the A1 version so far.

Right - I can and will edit that.

Something of interest found recently:





Note Below: Lift handle is off-set to the front of the vehicle, not centered.

Pattern for setting the steering angles on the front two HEMTT axles just found thanks to Matt Leese and Dennis Struk:
(Just referring to the angles of the four wheel drums - not the linkage or anything else.)



Thanks Matt and Dennis.

As a note, the above steering pattern is for HEMTT A4 versions which have TAK4 front suspensions. A1 and A2 HEMTTs use a standard steering system with two steering boxes and steering arms on the left side of the frame. The below pic was shows earlier in this thread. The front of the vehicle is to the right.

Gino - I was only referring to the angle of the wheels after all the other toe-in discussion.

Ah, OK. I was a little confused and thought others might be too. Just wanted to clarify.

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This picture of the brake lines is very confusing , pictures of the M983 show 2 lines coming from each can. in this picture 1 from each can go to the brake valve , so my question is where do the other lines on the can go to??

If you are talking about the two drawings back on page 18 I totally agree they are confusing. You must superimpose the two drawings over each other to see the entire system.

One represents the parking brake system and the other, the service brakes.

Remember Dustin said these large rear brake cans are actually double acting cans that contain both the parking brake and the service brake actuators in the same can. So both hoses run from each brake can to the equalizer valves for a total of four hoses per valve. Then there are two feeder hoses per valve; one for the service brakes and one for the parking brakes. Therefore a total six hoses per valve.

F.Y.I. on my HEMTT, at this point, the two feeder air hoses to each valve HAVE NOT yet been modeled.

Upon starting the engine (and therefore the air pump) the first thing that happens is the service brake system gets charged with air and this allows the service brakes to function. After that the parking brake system gets charged with air and only then does this release the parking brakes.*

I am sure someone else may have a better way to express all this.


*The parking brakes are normally held "ON" using a spring and are released only when that part of the actuator can gets charged with air. Any loss of air in an emergency causes these brakes to be applied.

The service brakes are normally "OFF" and only get applied when air is sent from the brake peddle air control valve to the other side of the brake actuator can.

ok excellent that makes the whole thing much clearer thanks.but my next question is from brake valve there are 2 lines going up front correct? where do they go? I'm guessing one to air dryer?

this picture is what I'm talking about that's confusing it shows just 2 lines from left rear brake can going to the valve and the other lines from the right can going to the valve on the other side of the cross member



http://data.primeportal.net/m983/165271788ByZPBB_fs.jpg

One feeder line goes to one air tank and the other goes to another. The tank for the service brake system fills up first then the parking brake tank. Between these two tanks there is a resister valve set for about 27psi. This valve guarentees that the service tank fills up first and then the parking brake tank.

any chance you have a pic of these lines and to which tank they go, I'm really trying get the lines accurate as possible. also I'm looking for diagram of the ower steering hoses. by the way thanks so much for all your help .

Here are the schematics for the steering hydraulics. I have not found anything (yet) on the routing of the piping to the air reserve tanks.

And here is the air tank info:

Mike this helps a lot thanks so much

you would happen to have any pics of the electrical cables running from brake lights and so on ?

Taillight wiring:

This is how I handled the taillight wiring:

Still a few details to finish before the HEMTT's first hobby competition on the 18th:

It looks really good. Nice weathering and paint finish. Have you decided on a load for it?

Not yet. For now I am going to display it with the LHS and empty flat rack partially up in the air. (Was kind of waiting for your inspiration on that score.)

Me likey! Good luck at the Comps!