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  1. Atchuuu

    Battery charging question

    Yes, I have read through past threads regarding charging options- Need to keep my 24v system charged as ever o e does but need some help. 1. prefer not to use a 24 V charger as I’m reading it may not balance the batteries correctly. Is this a valid concern? 2. I don’t want to have to...
  2. Atchuuu

    24-12v converter. Am I going about this right?

    Installed a 24v converter. Plan to connect to the positive and negative battery terminals to converter then to a blue sea fuse box. The Blue Sea (photo below) does not have a negative connection so I will run the negative to the stud on the engine or can also run to the negative lug in the...
  3. Atchuuu

    LED headlights issue-

    Just wired up my new. Right out of the box, headlights. They have not been in any water at all. turned on lights and one went cloudy almost immediately. It looks like a small amount of orange liquid inside lens. A Google search of orange liquid and led lights turned up nothing. LED lights...
  4. Atchuuu

    Is there a seal for here?

    I have a rear seal and retainers for the left and right side of the hood. But don’t know if there is supposed to be a center seal where the hood bumper brackets are. Anyone know if this requires a seal and where to find it? Thanks
  5. Atchuuu

    Door hinge nutsert issue- how to fix?

    The nutsert broke loose on a door hinge. I cut the head off thinking I could push it through the B pillar but the back of the bolt/nutsert is hitting the B pillar support. (See photo) my guess is I have to remove the support to get the bolt out and to install the new hinge bolt. But before I go...
  6. Atchuuu

    Wiper pivot arm nut- what size?

    Can anyone tell me what size nut I need to attach the wiper pivot arm to the outside of the window frame? It looks like it comes with the whole assembly but I don’t need that. Just need the bolt and the washer. Thank you!
  7. Atchuuu

    Cheaper crimping option for wiring harness ?

    Hello all, im trying to replace the worn out packard connectors on my wiring harness. I ordered new connectors but didn’t think ahead and consider the crimping tool. The DMC AF8 is cost prohibitive for my purpose. can anyone recommend an alternative? Would soldering all the connectors be a...
  8. Atchuuu

    M998 Air Filter part no longer available

    I’m having trouble finding this gasket or grommet for my air filter housing. It is part 34 on the attached diagram. Any suggestions, ideas or thoughts on this? seems odd it is no longer available and no replacement has been made. Is it necessary? thanks
  9. Atchuuu

    Purchasing new tires

    Thinking of purchasing these from tirerack.com WRANGLER ENFORCER MT - SIZE: LT37X12.5R16.5 they are expensive as heck but I’m not really wanting to buy used or new old stock tires that are nearly 10 years old. I assume the run flats are still used in this tire but am waiting on confirmation...
  10. Atchuuu

    Glow plugs work first start only

    Glow plugs work every time after I disconnect the battery and hook them back up. I base this on the fact that the wait light blinks, voltage meter fluctuates and the fact that the truck starts right up. however, once shut down, even if it is cold outside and the truck has not been started for a...
  11. Atchuuu

    3 positions keyed switch question

    I installed a 3 position switch with key. It works great but I have a question about the accessory post. the middle position on the switch is in the run position, straight up. This is the position that allows the key to be removed. The accessory post is not hot. When turned to the left “engine...
  12. Atchuuu

    Please check my logic

    I purchased a 100 amp kill switch from a boat place. After reading SS posts I’m thinking this is not robust enough and I need. 200 amp kill switch. I plan to run a 24v to 12v converter off the ignition accessory switch using a 24v 50 amp relay. The converter is a 70 amp and will run a stereo...
  13. Atchuuu

    Optima battery install questions

    Guys, pre researched prior to posting but still have questions. When installing the optima batteries they are shorter than the holes for the hold down bracket (J-rod holes) and if terminals are left to right, rather than front to back, the posts are really close to the aluminum bracket. I...
  14. Atchuuu

    M1097R1 photos

    Purchased my first HMMWV in October. Thanks to all of you who helped guide me through the process of getting it cleaned up. Here are some before and after photos. Will be painting exterior soon.
  15. Atchuuu

    Parking brake boot

    Guys, what is the trick to installing the top parkingbrake boot? I ripped mine trying to get it over the bottom section of the brake.
  16. Atchuuu

    Heater hoses

    Hi all, can you tell me if there is a kit for all of the heater hoses? Mine are all in bad shape. Are you using the OEM hoses or something different when you have to replace. Not sure exactly what I need or where to get it. Thanks in advance.
  17. Atchuuu

    Parking Brake Replacement 1097R1

    Looking for a new parking brake (handle). I am seeing a bunch for sale for the M998 but they have the button release. Mine does not have that. Are these compatible for replacement? If not, anyone know where I can find a parking brake for my truck? (Without button)
  18. Atchuuu

    Removing insulation panel

    Good morning, can anyone tell me the process for getting the front seat floormays out? Theytuck up behind the heater and the ECU. Do you have to removethose Items?
  19. Atchuuu

    What is this?

    Can someone tell me what this was for? Wires were cut.
  20. Atchuuu

    Removing gauge panel

    Can anyone please tell me how to remove the gauge panel. I removed four plots but the panel will not pull out enough for me to disconnect the individual gauges. Thank you
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