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Got the clean SF97 being sent to me by RWH for my new to me M1165 HMC4 hard top. Getting all the parts ready to get her running. Dual voltage regulator, batteries, home made pushbutton PCB, B-pillars, assorted hoses and power steering pressure hose, brake lines, custom doors, fluids, wiper...
I think repurposing for HAM radio kicks ass!
EDIT- this is an amazing post. It should also be posted in the electronics / radio sections.
I may never do this BUT I super respect the knowledge and the abilities.
I don't understand people who remove A/C, BUT that compressor is used by many offroad drivers to air up tires. just add fittings for air filtration and appropriate hoses.
I installed it before the prices went up. Easy as pie. Place steering wheel at neutral. Place ring 180 degrees opposite the turn signal controller. Drill tiny holes in steering wheel and fill with tiny self tapping screws. DONE.
I posted in the StSo classifieds that I wanted a non-runner to work on. RWH replied and had a beauty. It awaits the EUC, but I assume it will be sent sometime within the next four months.
M1165. HMC4 hardtop. No EESS, and needs alternator regulator for 200 amp. Fluids were drained with holes in...
86humv and retiredwarhorses refered to as RWH. There is also a section on this website on another forum for vendors. Vendor names also pop up all over the webpages.
EBay has a few good people like “beltfed” EDIT beltfed won’t ship outside of the USA. Sorry.
The classifieds are awesome for...
Guys. Turbos whine before they whistle.
The whine is the cartridge spooling up. You shouldn’t hear whine at idle.
The whistle requires higher RPM and represents the wastegate blowing off excess pressure. You shouldn’t hear whistle at idle.
Excess pressure is defined as the pressure setting on...
Sage advice from Milcom/CamO. Also look to see if flasher solenoid is going bad.
Cheapest thing is to check for bad lightbulbs.
If money is an issue always disconnect the battery before electrical work, and then check all contacts, check bulbs, then flasher control solenoid, and finally the...
If you have a kitchen and a bath inside your HMMWV, you’re light years ahead of the rest of us!
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I’m considering narrow racing type seats for my ECV, with five point restraints. Summit sells several variations.
(It is my last priority. I want a functioning roll cage prior to comfy seats...
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