Recent content by Gamble

Anyone test their infrared blackout light under NODs? Did it work for you? What was the range the light illuminated under Nods?

Thanks for this feedback. I also like @155mm idea of 24v to 120/240. Thoughts on isolated fused circuits? Probably run 4 or so. What's optimal?

Yes, @Retiredwarhorses already sorted that out on my truck but that's a good call out in general for anyone else looking to do this.

Since the 400 amp generator was installed to supply power to several power hungry on-board systems. It would make sense to make safe use of that power since that massive thing is installed on the truck. I'm not an electrician but I know just a LITTLE about currents and circuits. It would seem...

I believe there is a minor load when the vehicle is off. It's called quiescent current. A minimal pull to keep the internal voltage regulators and control circuits functioning even though there is no load. Hmmmm... Now you've got me thinking. If the converter is tapped into the ignition hot...

It seems to me that these trucks are more susceptible to parasitic draw. Not sure if the issues stem from the smart start box, TCM, or an accessory but if these trucks aren't driven or started for a number of weeks it appears that the batteries will be weak. I now need to diagnose the problem...

Exactly. Remove those two check valves and your issue very well could be resolved.

Remove the check valves from the fuel lines also.

I hate rebuilt starters. They add too many variables. Solenoid, Bendex alignment to flex plate, what parts were replaced and with what... Etc etc. Testing the voltage on your batteries without load isn't really eliminating the problem. Knowing if you're staying north of 22 volts WHILE cranking...

You're lucky. That part is damn near worth it's weight in gold.

That's something govplanet should definitely remove. They pull out a bunch of benign stuff yet leave a hot copper connection capable of electrocuting a random unsuspecting person. This is negligence.

Hello All, Just a reminder to make sure you all replace your tires with old date codes or tires near expiration of the date codes. Plenty of people run our Hmmwvs on tires from the auction which are generally old and dry rotted. Please take the time to replace them. These tires weren't yet...

First purchase is always longer. I won't give you my horror story but call govplanet frequently and stay on top of them. They sent my sf97 and approximately 300 other people's to one guys house in Florida. Can't make this sh*t up. Thankfully he was honest and sent them all back to govplanet and...

Guard Dog fried my starter. I now use a keyed switch which is required to energize the start wire so that the key must be present for the standard ignition switch to work.

IBISTEK is the way I went. I'm happy with it.