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  1. spankybear

    M997A2 is now in my fleet

    Getting there... Nothing is square on the box but the sheet aluminum is... Have the gaps within around 1/16" (aboot 1 and a half M&Ms for non inch people)
  2. spankybear

    M997A2 is now in my fleet

    Slowly but surely... The Weather isn't always ideal here in the northwest. I don't like welding in the rain or wind... Here is one of the doors with the skin attached...
  3. spankybear

    LMTV Cargo Covers

    side to side
  4. spankybear

    M997 read door red cross signs.

    Anybody know the size they are? I would like to make some for the rear doors . Or maybe a place that I can buy them?
  5. spankybear

    LMTV Cargo Covers

    3 color camo
  6. spankybear

    LMTV Cargo Covers

    Anybody have any suggestions on where to get an replacement? Windstorm over the winter ripped mine in half...
  7. spankybear

    Dearborn adapter woes

    Yes and don't use no name ones... Tripp Lite Keyspan one is the only one I have used somewhat reliable...
  8. spankybear

    Connector to HMMWV 200 amp umbilical !!NOT slave cable plug!!

    ITT Cannon numbers CA3106E32-1p if you want a 90° backshell CA3108E32-1P
  9. spankybear

    M997A2 is now in my fleet

    Started making the rear doors and painted one of the white West Kentucky Surplus doors. So far happy with all that's going on.
  10. spankybear

    options for unarmored body holes

    Certified JB welder!
  11. spankybear

    options for unarmored body holes

    I got these https://www.mcmaster.com/85985K73/ Here are others https://www.mcmaster.com/products/panel-plugs/
  12. spankybear

    Help Identifying Bumper

    You can make anything fit... Maybe ask will it bolt on to a HMMWV... No
  13. spankybear

    Which states are not HMMWV friendly?

    bric-a-brac Let them spot the spelling mistake...
  14. spankybear

    M997A2 is now in my fleet

    Found hinges... WOW open wallet and pour out money... So the steps, hard doors from West Kentucky Surplus the hinges and the antenna mount cost about the same price as the winning bid... Need to do some work on the steps, then on to making the rear doors. After that paint...
  15. spankybear

    Fording valve/system schematic/diagram

    I haven't been able to locate a good fording valve system schematic/diagram. I want to put the system back together. I have all of the parts just need to know how the vent lines go. Can anyone point me in the right direction.
  16. spankybear

    Is my piston good?

    The rings will not let coolant in the oil in anyway if the head gasket is good. There could be a chance there's a crack in the cylinder and will need to check the cylinder wall very closely. Run the piston down and use your finger and fingernail to "feel" . A crack would let coolant into the...
  17. spankybear

    Is my piston good?

    What does the cylinder wall look like ?
  18. spankybear

    Another voltage regulator failure (200A dual V)

    are they not potted?
  19. spankybear

    M997A2 is now in my fleet

    I found it from a guy in California. It is brand new and I believe its a reject. The holes for the hinges are on the wrong side. They must have put the wrong side in the brake to make the bend. The sent it down the line and welded it. Nothing that can't be fixed... I just need hinges now!
  20. spankybear

    If you are looking for the rubber T handle things on the outside flip doot for your M997 or whatever...

    They shipped the stuff loose. For whatever reason there was no E clip doohickey. For the engine cover I am going to reuse the one on the truck. That is, assuming it doesn't fly off to another dimension..,
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