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Here are a couple of articles that should help you sort out your options and IF a HMMWV might be right for you.
How to buy a HMMWV:
https://gear-report.com/what-does-a-surplus-hmmwv-cost-how-to-buy-a-humvee
And this list of things to do when you buy a HMMWV also makes a great checklist to ID...
From what you listed having done, it sounds like the start box and GPs are working correctly... or were, at least.
But I don't see any mention of verifying you are getting fuel to the cylinders.
I would work through the startability test flowchart mentioned in this article...
The removal tool I used is listed in here:
https://gear-report.com/help-hmmwv-wont-start-humvee-glow-plug-start-system-maintenance
It is cheap and worked great.
There is a lot more info on HMMWV battery options in here:
https://gear-report.com/humvee-upgrade-best-hmmwv-batteries
I've had GREAT luck rejuvenating weak batteries with the smart charger listed in the article. It runs a long desulphate cycle that cooks the sulphur off of the plates and...
Congrats on the "new" truck!
Make sure you have done everything on this list:
https://gear-report.com/humvee-info-first-things-every-hmmwv-or-hummer-owner-needs-to-know
I don't see any mention of a supplementary grounding harness, checking spindle nut tabs (absolutely critical safety check)...
Not sure I understand the question.
I'm not aware of any dependencies between the Generator and Start Box.
Yes, the 200 Amp generator install kit comes with a large diameter wire that runs across the top of the engine and down the passenger side to the frame and battery box.
There is a good...
Thanks!
I have an M1045A2 on the way.
Gotta make room for it in the garage. :)
So, there will be LOTS more reviews and videos. And our other writers have a bunch of HMMWVs as well. I stopped counting at 8.
Got a set of bead lock inserts from Stazworks to review on the Battlewagon. Not sure if I'll have time this weekend to break down my wheels and install them, but I'm looking forward to having them installed. People I trust have told me that running with no runflats is fine as long as I don't air...
Same questions here. There is a wrecked 2005 Caravan near me with leather seats. The whole van is $400. Thinking of buying it just for the seats, then taking the rest of it to the scrap yard.
I've been scouring the internet for measurements on Caravan seats, but not found any yet.
BTW, someone...
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