Recent content by LCA078

WILCO. I'll go slow.

So a quick follow up as I was finally able to spend time on my 1097R1 this long weekend. I pulled the glow plugs after a few curse words as the one on the front left of the engine ( #1 cylinder , right?) was a bit swollen and required some vice grips and prying. As least I had a lot of work...

That sounds pretty straight forward- thanks. Okay, follow up question knowing that I don't have my HMMWV near me at the moment: Are there any marks/lines/dots/etc. on the crank pulley or harmonic balancer that I can use to tell which cylinder is TDC? Or is it easy to tell by looking/probing...

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.

Knowledge here is free so all is will cost you is money, time, and sanity. If you're overflowing on all those, then yes, pull the trigger.

Haha! Isn't that because of the large federal prison around there? As a kid going to the coast with the family, I remember seeing highway signs saying "Do not pick up hitchhikers". When I asked my dad about it he said it was to help prevent escapees from getting rides. After that I was...

I didn't mess with the fuel filter as I completely bypassed it using the garden sprayer. But yes, you're correct, I need to look at it as it is a possible issue. I ran out of time this weekend before I could get to removing the filter (and I'm still waiting on a new one to show up). I did put...

I did exercise the springs and levers. When I removed the IP cover, I could tell they were goo'ed up and not moving even though I could hear the solenoid click. A little bit of carb cleaner got them freed up. I sucked all the gunk out of the IP cavity and then filled it back up with clean...

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...

Haha! Yes, I agree with you completely. I misunderstood as I thought you were talking about printing the arm itself. Sorry, I was stuck on a lot of information I get about 3D printing of metal parts for prototyping. I think I'm good with finding a knob. I was just going to weld a threaded...

Yes, I tried the usual folks like Memphis, Midwest, Army6x6, Oskosh, etc. Usually google will pull up a few items on the NSN or part number but none at this time. This is such a minor simple part that fabbing one up is probably the way to go. DeMil- I appreciate the offer to 3d print one...

After no one replied for a couple days, I did start thinking about fabbing one up. I don't have a plasma cutter so was thinking maybe using 1/4" thick, 1" wide flat stock from the orange big box store. Would make a reverse L-shape and like you said, any cool knob on top would suffice. I...

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?

With the pump off and I'm researching rebuild options, what other things do I need to consider? -Bumping up the HP would be nice as this is my "parade" M923 that's about to be singled out with 16.00s. I'm assuming a bump will help with bigger tires but have no idea what's a good bump without...

That's a nice fix- thanks for sharing.