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Recent content by Retiredwarhorses

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    Serpentine belt pulleys

    You need to know which of the 2 belts you will need by posting a picture of your generator pulley, also a pic of the tensioner.
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    HMMWV turn signal woes REDUX

    the bulb replacement only works for LEDs if you have a specific thermal flasher, it has never worked for the Narton flasher, this is a known issue, Truklite refers to it as a “sneak path”…I’ve got the proper replacement LED for the Narton turn signal unit, I’ve tested every known thermal...
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    2004 M1097A2. Need starter / swap question

    I have new in box starters…they ain’t cheap unfortunately
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    HMMWV turn signal woes REDUX

    First off, which lamps did you convert to LED? Fits it’s any of the actual flashing lights? You generally need a “no load” thermal flasher. As far as thr the light switch? Stop cleaning and replace with an NOS from a trusted source, HPG, MAC or Kascar..do not buy parts on eBay! that pic Of the...
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    Quick disconnect to fan

    The hydraulic fan delete kits are a good option, either from the one you bought or from Mike at BDC….I use my own home grown kit, we don’t sell them unless I install them myself in the shop, but it’s a nice change for the person who doesn’t monitor temps and you don’t have to worry about the old...
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    HMMWV Tachometer Installation

    just installed a tach yesterday in a customer truck
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    M1123 Tachometer not reading

    Great, perhaps others don’t know this…now they do.
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    Seat belts in the troop area?

    there are already laws on the books for occupants riding in the bed of a truck with no restraints in Cali, been such a thing many years ago. If you’re gonna start doing event transportation? You better have good insurance.
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    M1123 Tachometer not reading

    the tach signal comes from the Generator, the power comes from a gauge that’s tied to the ignition in the “run” position, like the heater and wiper motor.
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    M1123 Tachometer not reading

    The tach gets its power from the gauge…its wired through The OP gauge
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    Stanadyne DB2831-6282 IP pump- what's it used on?

    fit yes…work no. 6.2L CUCV needs like a 4523, 4524 or 4879, but the top cover has to be used off your old pump because of the type of electrical connectors. what model year is the CUCV?
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    Leaks everywhere!

    what Makes you think you have the wrong dip stick? Are you checking your fluid level correctly? Engine running in neutral? your fluid isn’t low based on your pic…you are aware how to read that dip stick? The 2 dots are hight and low “cold” marks, the cross hatch’s are “Hot” fluid level marks...
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    a piece of tubing is what I’ve used since these things were invented…a mostly the tire iron in the jack kit.
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    Rear Plastic Window repair

    Awning or boat shop…
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    M1151A1 Up Amour

    the fix is the cover being replaced…it’s not uncommon for the fitting to be corroded, I just started to loop the glycol lines back to each other because the set up is over kill…but I have new covers.
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