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On both HMMWVs I've purchased, each one has had a goobered up side mirror from what I can tell are the yard monkeys playing rough with their forklifts during load/unload. I bought each knowing I had to replace a side mirror so it wasn't like it was a surprise when I picked them up. One bad...

Ran across a couple of these brackets. Seller said they belong to an FMTV as lifting hooks but I cannot find them in any TM as I don't really know what to even look for. What do you think they belong to?

Truck will be ready for pick up in a week or so but looking for an RGN. Truck has camper box and is length 33ft and 12ft, 5" tall. Standard width. I know height is an issue so I expect to let air out of tires as this is how truck was transported to sale site. We may even sit truck on low...

I think it's safe to say there's been a pretty large shift in battlefield doctrine over the past few years so I'm curious to know what folks think is the current status of the HMMWV regarding longevity and numbers in the military. Seems like some of the newer things like the JLTV is being...

For those still in turning wrenches or at least knowledgeable on the subject, I'm curious how the military is using electronic data to maintain it's HMMWV fleet. I'm referring to how they actually getting data from the vehicle and not the behind the scenes data analysis done echelons above the...

Quick question about battery terminals for most currently field generators in the military: Do they use the serviceable terminals that attach to the battery cable with the 3/8" bolt? Or are they like typical automotive cables with the lead terminal molded directly onto the cable. When I look...

The left and right side hood stops on my M1097A2 are brittle and the driver's side completely disintegrated. I thought no issues and just ordered a couple OEM ones from HPG but I cannot figure out how to access the backing nuts, at least on the driver's side. I only had a couple mins and ran...

As I continue to go over my 'new to me' 1097A2 with a fine tooth comb, I tried adding 3.35qt's of Dextron III to the transfer case since it was drained at the mil turn-in. 3.35qts is per the -10 capacities list but at best I can get maybe 2 1/2 qts in the TC. Am I missing something or using...

I'm continuing to carefully go through my 'new to me' 1097A2 and today was bleeding the brakes with new Dot 5 since the master cylinder reservoirs were sucked dry at the mil turn-in. The truck is still on the trailer so I don't have any idea if the brakes were working fine before I started the...

This IP came in a 'gov box o'stuff' so no idea if it's even good but at least I'd like to know what it's used on. Random bits of info on the interwebs says it's a direct replacement for the DB2831-5079 which is the 6.5L Turbo version but the -6282 isn't listed in the usual Stanadyne docs...

Still slowly doing fluid changes and a thorough PMCS on my new-to-me 1097A2 before I get it on the road. Today's task was inspecting the cooling system which had no liquid in the coolant reservoir. Dropping underneath to check all the hoses for leaks, cracks, etc, I noticed the Tee for the...

As mentioned in an earlier thread, I just picked up a 1097A2 direct from the military. Besides being fairly clean, it came with the helmet top and x-doors which were the primary reasons for picking it up. Being this is my first time ever using x-doors, I was a bit surprised in how 'thin' they...

Just picked up a 1097A2 with the camper(?) top and x-doors. There's double sided tape on the hard top, right above the door windows on each side, so it looks like there was a window fairing or such stuck by the double sided tape above x-doors. If so, are they still available? If it wasn't a...

What's the best way to slowly turn an engine over by hand in a 6.5L n/a hummer? I know I can "find" a way to do it but I'm sure there is a best practice where I won't strip or break something in the process.

Just picked up a M1097R1 from GP. The auction description it stated no batteries so nothing was operationally tested. I knew it would be a bit of a gamble but from the pics it was clean enough for me to roll the dice but now it's sitting on the trailer with a crank-no start issue. I have a...

M929A2 dump truck. As subject says, I need a replacement lever to engage the PTO in the cab but I've not had luck in the usual sources. It's thingy #12 (and 10, 11 preferably) in the attached sheets from the -24P. Any non-obvious sources I should try?

My M923 with NHC 250 has been sitting a while from a crank-no start issue and I've confirmed I have no fuel coming out of the fuel shut off valve when cranking. Here's what I've done so far: -Verified adequate fuel flow to pump by pressuring fuel tank with 10psi so I don't think it's a fuel...

I gambled and purchased a non-working M929 and had it towed to the house. The tow company removed both the middle prop shaft (between transfer case and middle axle) and rear prop shaft (between the middle and rear axle) , hoisted the front end off the ground, and used tow truck air to release...

I know the military prefers over to have over 2,000 CCA available with their battery set up but I'm curious if there is any Cummins documentation on cranking amps needed for the M939 series. The reason is I'm looking at a getting a couple new Group 31 batteries and will need to determine if I...

I need a new fuel cap for my M923. The little pot metal fillers in the four holes corroded to the point where they started leaking and falling out. The only reason I can think why they exist is that they would melt during a fire and allow pressure to escape the fuel tank so it doesn't explode...