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Safety-MRAP 24V Back Up Alarm
Due to the inherit size of this truck, I decided this was a must for the truck. I have many kids in the neighborhood that migrate to the sound of the NHC250. With that, they seem to want to migrate around the truck while it is in motion. I found this MRAP 24volt...
License Plate Mount
Well, I wasn't going to do this project but a prompting from a lawyer convinced me otherwise. Last Fall Little League season, a father of my son's teammate informed he didn't like being pulled over. He said my truck was a bit of a magnet and highly advised me I needed a...
Just like others have stated, the guys selling these trucks took a potentially HUGE risk. At least at JBLM, they don't allow you to start them. So to the average bidder, running condition is unknown (don't believe GL when they say it runs). You don't know the condition of the tranny or transfer...
Coolant Filter Install, Heater Hoses, Hoses Installed View
I installed my Wix Coolant Filter housing. The biggest issue was location location location. Where could I put it to were it was accessible? Where could I put it were I didn't have to remove the side engine curtain? Where could I put it...
Installing hoses
Thought this would be pretty straightforward with zero issues. And why not, taking the hoses off was easy!!! The only time consuming parts was backing the hose clamps off. This was not an easy step! Not sure if the type of hose was the issue. Most of my hoses are the new...
Engine Block Heater
I wasn't going to do this project because I just don't drive her as much as I want to. But I figured since I have all the hoses ripped out...why not. I went with the ZeroStart because I have heard they last longer than the other ones out there. Heard too many issues with the...
Water Pump Belt
Now after reading a few threads about this task, I was a bit leary about this project. Was the waterpump seal going to leak? Would I have to rip everything apart? This first part of this task was remove all the belts as the water pump belt is WWWAAAAYYY in the back (except the...
Draining Flushing Draining Flushing Draining Flushing Draining Flushing
I spent nearly 12 hours, no joke, and about 1,000 gallons of water, maybe is was only 100 gallons, flushing the system out several times. There was nothing really to report here other than have patience and don't get in a...
I actually finally have this weekend off for this event. However since I'm on leave, I have found it upon myself to do some serious PM on me 925. I've got all the coolant drained, hoses pulled, belts off, and various other parts dismantled. But Mike, that's only 1 out of 5 trucks you say. Yes...
Out of the 200+ trucks I have seen at GL, maybe 12 had red ATF in the tranny. I've converted my M925 to DEXIII and plan on doing the same with my M923 someday.
Hey Scott, I know I know... See this is what happens when I get cabin fever. I've got another 5 1/2 weeks of leave left. Hmmm, the projects are stacking up;-)
Hey Juan, thanks for the heads up my friend. The valves I took off the truck to replace with the new ones are actually brass. Glad you said something about it. I already had them thrown into my garbage pail:-0. Looks like I'll have some NOS shut off valves in the classifieds soon;-).
PM-Coolant Draining & Hose Removal
First order of business, drain all the coolant out of the radiator. You'll want to have some kind of funnel or hose, a few buckets w/lids, and patience. See the military and it's contractors strategically place the front air hook ups right under the radiator...
BFT Antenna
With the BFT platform behind the cab and the BFT display in the cab, it was only fitting to put the proper antenna on. I sourced this antenna from a fellow Steelsoldier and actually got it today. I took several pictures for those of you interested on what this thing looks like. I've...
PM-NHC-250 Belts
Here are the belts to replace the aged ones on my truck. I found many of my belts have small splits and frayed edges. Although, I have no problem replacing them as needed. That water pump belt hose is the only one that has me a bit nervous. So I'm replacing it. Then I figured...
PM-Coolant System (Parts)
Before I hit a project, I research and plan accordingly before attacking. I'm a bit of a tactician when it comes to projects. It drives my wife nuts. I guess it's a military thing. During the course of the past couple months, I secured the parts necessary to replace...
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