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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    black smoke

    Bad turbo charger clogged Catalytic converter bad turbo boost sensor vaccum pump inop or vacuum line to waste gate disconnected last 2 are common on H1, first 2 are hmmwv issues….
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Are all good trucks gone?

    It’s called marketing….there are still acres of trucks in Yermo. Yes, there are many many non-runners, I’ve purchased many of them and they are here at the shop, most are now running, but it’s a crap shoot, I don’t recommend buying a NR unless you have the time and resources to put it back...
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Fuel Tank Sock / Strainer Part Comparison

    Yes, but it can be a bit of PITA to get the sock on, I align it correctly on the pickup tube and push it on till it will stay, then hit it flatly with a mallet to seat it permanently, you will need to hold the pickup tube tightly in your hand close to the end where the sock goes on so you don’t...
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    GMV Rod Hall suspension removal

    Plenty of stock suspension parts around, someone probably wants the complete Rod Hall suspension. your lower control arms will need to be replaced as well. I have alot Of these parts in stock
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    Help With Wiring in Battery Box

    That harness feeds the windshield deicer box That would be on the A-pillar.
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV in Limp Mode DTC 53 4L80E Transmission

    These codes are all standard GM codes, just Google DTC 53 on 4L80e…
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Shifting just fine and then gets stuck in 1st gear. Help!

    again…No, that’s not the case, you can have major issues and no lamp, and only flashing DTC’s reveals the issue. but hey…working on them 7 days a weeks, wudda I know.
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    Shifting just fine and then gets stuck in 1st gear. Help!

    Not necssarily, the trans lamps does not come on just because your in limp mode. a faulty trans relay, dead TCM with no power produce Nada…
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    Shifting just fine and then gets stuck in 1st gear. Help!

    You failed to mention what TCM your running as well…OEM or aftermarket
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    Gamble finally finished his truck! A 2 year labor of love. Thank you Everyone!

    Glad it’s worked out and finally done…congratulations!
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 AC Compressor Delete

    All the red dot brackets come off that hold the compressor on the serp plate, the grooved idler is added as part of the red dot kit, it’s replaced with a smooth.
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    M1151 front AC not working - $10 fix

    I install and have been installing the old manual valve on all my trucks, i use the AC only, could care less about the heater, if I need it, I can open the hood and move the lever. This option may not work for those in colder climates.
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    Pressuring fuel tank to prime fuel system

    I do a fuel filter about every 2 days…never have I had to pressure the tank, hook up some gadget or what ever. Just install a piece of 1/4in hose on the fuel filter outlet and place in a jar, crank the truck till fuel flows into the jar…hook the hose back up to the injection pump and fire it up.
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV injector pump bad or??

    there is no PMD in a hmmwv
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    Turret Hatch Bracket Dimensions / Measurements

    thats called a slam hatch assy, the smaller pieces you seek are plastic, doubt you will find them, definitely could be 3D printed. Recently hundreds of the brackets were sold on GovPlanet
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    It runs, then it doesn't.

    NOS 4879 pumps are plentiful on eBay…. I would go new instead of a rebuild.
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    Ball Joint Replacement with 2" Lift

    Never use spring spacers on HMMWV suspension…this has been talked about before. Body lift and tires…spring spacers will f**k up you HS’s and BJ’s. I see this constantly in the shop and it’s a mess..
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Buzz killer… thats not the correct format for USAF marking on a vehicle.
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    Glow plug controller bad and not the smart box?

    S3 boxes will light the wait lite even when all glow plugs are toast….only sure way to know is to test all your plugs.
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    GovPlanet Humvee Arrival and Inspection

    you must have a refrigerant recovery machine to recover the R134.... There is no way to charge your AC with the engine off, your compressor must be running and idle set at 1500rpm
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