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  1. DEA AK

    Which TCM and/or after market

    Just a question for anyone... My truck is a 2003 M1097A2 and I am having issues that appear to be TCM or grounding / harness related... First question, OEM TCM or after market like US Shift or similar? If after market, which ones have been easily installed and reliable? Clearly there is...
  2. DEA AK

    Help with my 03' M1097A2

    I have been working on my A2 for since I got it in Sep. I still have some issues that I need some guidance / feedback on. From the tranny to brake lines to my question below... in the skinny compartment next to the battery compartment, under the passenger front seat, I have this item which is...
  3. DEA AK

    To get my HMMWV (M1097A2) in good running order... need help.

    I was told to only post a general 'help get my hmmwv running' kind of post so here I am. I guess by doing this I can post questions on various topics to get my truck to where it should be but I don't know. Anyway, I have a 2004 M1097A2 and have a couple issues that I need help with at the...
  4. DEA AK

    Lug nuts... hard to turn?

    Searched the site, nothing I saw answered so I am asking. The manual says "install lug nuts to full engagement. If nuts resist finger tightening, discard nuts." I thought I saw someplace online where someone said they're 'locking' lug nuts so they're supposed to be tight. But, before I ruin...
  5. DEA AK

    Any help with plugs and smart box?

    Quick question. First, I did pulled the red boot off the back two plugs and read the multimeter. Zero. Nothing. Nada. I also touched the head with the meter, even close together and nothing. Touched the head of a bolt and it eventually registered something. Touched the leads to...
  6. DEA AK

    Cranks but doesn't start (pics attached)

    New battery 5 gallons of diesel No fuel tank neck/filler and no cap. New to me truck, from the govplanet, Since the fuel filter canister was emptied, I disconnected 54A, cranked it a few times and fuel came out of the line. Plugged 54a back in and it turns over but won't start. Also, I did...
  7. DEA AK

    Is this all I need? M1097A2

    Hi, Got my M1097A2 from the yard and saw that I don't have the brake line to the right rear (passenger rear). Eastern surplus shows this part as the right part (see pics), but when I look at my truck, at the T (shown), there is a metal tube not rubber. Looking under my truck it looks like...
  8. DEA AK

    How many kill switches and where?

    I have a M1097A2, I won't be doing any major off-roading, and jumping the grand canyon or anything. I have read many things on kill switches, placement, etc, so I wanted to ask everyone here (people who actually know a thing or two)... I think the safest place to put a kill switch would be...
  9. DEA AK

    Bolt sizes and thermostat?

    Hi, I have googled the heck out of this but colluding find anything. My 2003 M1097A2 was maybe taken apart for crushing? Could anyone help with info on the following that I need? ... 1. thermostat - part number for Napa, auto zone, or whatever you have. 2. bolt thread and length for...
  10. DEA AK

    Do I need all these wires?

    Hi, I just got a 2003 M1097A2 and of course it has the big block of stuff where the positive wire connects and then there are smaller wires on different battery cables, and other runs that are connected and some that are just cut off. All I want is the HMMWV to run, I don't want to add any...
  11. DEA AK

    Tranny dip stick and Xfr case size

    I have googled the heck out of these but couldn't find anything. If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. I just got a 2003 M1097A2. Can anyone tell me the size wrench I'll need for the fill and drain plugs on the Xfr case? Also, can anyone tell me how to read this tranny dip stick...
  12. DEA AK

    Heater fan wiring identification?

    Hi everyone, New to me m1097a2 doesn't have the heater fan switch... does anyone know the wiring numbers so I can by a local switch to temporarily get it working while I wait for a real replacement? Thank you!
  13. DEA AK

    What the ... ?%$# all fluids drained by DOD, any help would be appreciated.

    Hi all, brand new to this, didn't even expect to win the bid but here I am. Couple of quick things. First, can I temporarily wire in a switch for the fan heater, this is missing and I will need to run the fan to make sure the coolant is getting circulated (from what I understand). Also...
  14. DEA AK

    First HMMWV

    Just won a HMMWV on govplanet. Didn’t really expect to win but… I knew that the inspection stated that it didn’t start, but then I noticed in a pic that (from what I can see) the fuel filter is disconnected? how does the pick up process work? Do they give you any time to try to get it to run...
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