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  1. gem1410

    '86 M998 Humvee issue with headlights and turnsignals

    I have a 1997 ecv--same situation with the led lights--I removed the bulb from the turn signal switch and all led lights work now even with the head lights on--also noticed the turn signal switch has the ground and power reversed going to the bulb so that an led bulb will not work on the turn...
  2. gem1410

    Hmmwv fuel delivery run issue

    600 mile truck-- completely clogged --600 mile truck--inside of return line was rusty and the diesel turned to sludge--disconnect your fuel return metal line and run the return line from the injector pump into a 5 gal pail--see how it runs--
  3. gem1410

    Hmmwv fuel delivery run issue

    I had a similar problem--the fuel return line to the tank was clogged-- had to replace the line and it then ran well
  4. gem1410

    Suing GovPlanet. For the 3rd time. SF97 Help

    I need to file suit for early titles that were said could be used to transfer ownership on humvees--I was laughed out of the nj motor vehical dept after I was told the paper work was useless--I purchased 4 of these titles--------Did you file against Gov Planet and what address did you use for...
  5. gem1410

    Tried to save the Oshkosh

    The winning bidder at the Phila Parking Auction gets a PA title--Title arrives 2 months later --big older trucks sell around scrap value and scrap prices are low at this time
  6. gem1410

    Tried to save the Oshkosh

    Try to buy it back at phila.parking authority auction--The truck looks great--Any idea when it might come up for auction
  7. gem1410

    M998 Windshield

    I bought a suction cup mirror from ebay--$5--works great-
  8. gem1410

    Engine Noise

    Figure a shop wants $100/hr--Diesel shop more--and there is a good chance they will not fix it--But for $100/hr they will give you 10 reasons why its still is not fixed and how their mechanic worked all day on it and why its your fault and you owe $800-----That is how it works in New...
  9. gem1410

    Engine Noise

    Good luck with all that work--Take your time--lots of good info on this site--Keep it fun and do not keep track on how much you spend----------
  10. gem1410

    M1025A2's who bought one of the 8

    Good for Dave--If you buy them wholesale for around $4000 each or less thats a good deal--shipping and title work could be another $400 each--better then money sitting in a money market at 1% interest
  11. gem1410

    Engine Noise

    I would put in a new set and see if the noise goes away--seems like it would be easy to try
  12. gem1410

    Coolant Surge Tank, is this genuine or aftermarket?

    Looks like the same junk I bought off a seller out of Georgia--It leaked--really bad manufacturing
  13. gem1410

    Humvee has replaced injector pump--air leaking in somewhere

    I replaced the injector pump on a 6.2--old pump had a fuel leak that filled the valley but engine did run well--put on new pump and engine ran well for a short time and now misses as if air is getting into fuel line--bled all injectors still has rough idle--Is there a way to bleed the pump at...
  14. gem1410

    At what speed does the torque converter lock in a 4l80e trans

    I like the feel of the extra weight of the 12k humvees --the ride in my turbo 6.5 4l80e trucks is much smoother then an m998-----My trans is not adjustable and at the lower t/c engagement speed the t/c just slops in --on my other humvee the t/c locks up firm---same trucks but the transmissions...
  15. gem1410

    At what speed does the torque converter lock in a 4l80e trans

    Glad you got it--fourth gear comes in around 35 mph--the torque converter locks-up around 43 mph and the rpm drops considerably --In one humvee I have you can feel the lock up like a 5th gear--the other humvee it kind of softly slides into the lock-up at 44 mph and the rpm drops--originally the...
  16. gem1410

    Newest project, Hmmwv in PA

    Good luck--hope you get it running soon
  17. gem1410

    6.5 turbo heat shield removal--any easy way?

    Thanks for the good info Retiredwarhorses--George
  18. gem1410

    6.5 turbo heat shield removal--any easy way?

    I have swollen glow plugs and have to take off the passengers side engine heat shield to get the glow plug removal tool against the block--how do you get to the bolts and any hints on getting them off--looks like exhaust manifold bolts holding shield on engine--thanks George engine is gm...
  19. gem1410

    HMMWV Battery replacements

    wallmart 600cca economy--$49---they fit in the battery box and work great--i use them in backhoes and humvees
  20. gem1410

    M998 wont shift out of 1st--any ideas

    ok--can look at that tomorrow--do you know the adjustment spec--thanks
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