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I have to agree with your logic that if we want to see change we have to BE the force behind that change, and motion comes from action. I am willing to contribute somehow, in terms of time I mean. I live near DC, and work in the advocacy sector already.
Bulldogger
Sounds like a clogged fuel line and fuel filter. You should have gotten a pissing stream of fuel from that petcock. So, pull that all apart and blow out the fuel lines to and from the filter. The filter is located kind of behind the control box, on the firewall next to the doghouse opening by...
Based on reading the diagnostics provided by NormB, coupled with my own experience of misses and stumbling on my 998, it could be a few things.
I have a similar problem to yours, though my missing is only (I think) at idle.
There are several things we can both check first. I intend to first...
The Operators Manual says 15psi is ok for off road. I’ve run as low as 10psi on mountain trails. No highway speeds for sure at that psi not above 30-35mph. I run 30psi on-road, 35 sometimes.
The ride will NEVER be gentle in a HMMWV
Bulldogger
Thanks Matt, hmmm not sure how I managed 25” but I’ll have to figure it out so it doesn’t happen again.
Mill cut the new pattern and have another go this week.
Bulldogger
That applies to anyone with an M35A2 for that matter: "would you be able to run a string around your inner channel and measure it? According to calculations vs GT's diameter, you should get just over 21" (according to my calculations)."
BDGR
I'm restarting my effort on this.
I've reviewed my calculations and they seem accurate, with some fudge factor to allow for the lip/channel of the boot mounting points.
The outer (larger) radius/circumference seem OK, since Matt says that side fits (a need for a better lip notwithstanding, I...
If I recall correctly, the operators manual says 15psi minimum for bad off road conditions. I've run 10psi for short duration on scraggly mountain hills covered in broken branches, rocks and leaves without incident. If you're placing lots of stress on the tires over rough ground (not sand) you...
In my experience, random changes can be dirt in your brushes and a one time thing, or your batteries could be struggling to start the motor and the yellow represents the alternator pushing them back up, or bad connections. I thought my connections in the battery box were good and was confused...
I plan to replace the cross over hoses in my duct so this is helpful. I imagine the "glue" was intended to help seal against loss of air flow, not as a fastener per se. Still, it functions the same way.
Any other insights to share re: pulling that off and putting back on?
Bulldogger
That will all keep you busy a while. When I replaced my entire steering linkage (just not the gear box) I ordered pitman and idler from HummerPartsGuy and am very happy with his customer service, FYI. He charges more than scrounging surplus off eBay, but he provides plenty of advice by email...
Thanks for the update Matt. I've been busy w/ school but ti is beginning to slack up. I should have more time in two weeks.
I will contact you then for some more details, there's not enough to go on to a second pattern (as GTaube points out).
A fitting fixture would be optimal, but it's not...
I heard that the new Joint Tactical Vehicle from OSHKOSH has experienced non-trivial delivery schedule delays (i.e. it's a huge overburdened monster that costs hundreds of thousands apiece and looks like a compact car designed by a committee, meaning it's gigantic). As a result HMMWVs are going...
Unless it saw a major, and odd, modification, it's 24V from two 12V batteries in series. All military and heavy duty trucks are 24V, by and large.
Good luck,
BDGR
Those side steps are a good idea there. I hadn't thought of that. I have them on my rear bumper for help in getting up to the bed, but I hadn't thought to mount them under the doors. I will have to get 4 more!
What onboard air system did you use? Where did you put the tank? DIY the pump...
And to pile on some unsolicited advice (since others beat me to the PCB comment and after-glow profiles): it's worth checking to see if you have a proper grounding harness in it, as bad or intermittent grounds in the electrical system will also cause similar problems now and down the road. It's...
Fellows, our two brothers interested in checking the fitment and performance of the prototypes are not able to fit them due to unexpected issues.
Is there anyone else able to test fit them for a courtesy set (i.e. free)? I'll arrange for them to be sent you.
Bulldogger
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