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    R.H. Sheppard and Shaeffler business practices - HMMWV steering gear

    I don’t often complain about corporate interests however this one is egregious. The HMMWV ECV/REV M83P2 steering gear produced by R.H. Sheppard (Spicer CV) cannot be effectively serviced in the aftermarket. Sheppard protects their remanufacturing business aggressively and will not source...
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    MEP-802A Starter problem?

    I'm getting into seasonal maintenance a tad late. MEP-802A is acting up a tad. The starter will kick in briefly and then stop when the switch is engaged. Dead crank has no problem engaging the starter continuously. I presume this is a bad solenoid or start relay somewhere. Where do I start...
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    M1151A1 ECV LF Caliper Installation

    Long story, I'm WIP re-installing the front differential after a rebuild. The differential is in, RF brakes are done. I'm having difficulty with the LF caliper installation. There is not enough room in the forward direction to slip the caliper around the adapter/pads/rotor assembly. I'm...
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    CNC Mill test project (Fusion 360 Pattern)

    I'm finally getting around to taking CNC mill classes at the local shop. Next week I have the opportunity to run the mill on a test pattern in aluminum or mild steel. Curious if there are any developed Fusion 360 patterns for some small interesting parts on the HMMWV platform. Nothing...
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    Sheppard steering gear rebuild/reseal

    Curious if anyone has attempted a rebuild/reseal. The box on my 1151 has excessive sector shaft play and leaks. Figure it’s worth a seal and sector shaft bearing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    M1151A1 combat restraint parts / diagram

    I need to replace the RF lap belt and am missing some of the brackets. Having a hard time finding a parts diagram to ID the belt and bracket. Here’s the belt bracket, there is a missing extension that keeps the belt from contacting the battery tray. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Solargizer/Pulsetech mounting on 1151

    I have a solar pulse charger that is known good. Curious about standard mounting locations in the service. I’m not overly enamored with hood/mushroom cap mounting or drilling holes in the top. Considering fabricating an aluminum panel mount to an existing location near the RF passenger roof for...
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    4L80E Troubleshooting

    Working with the troubleshooting guide. Pulled codes, DTC 71 indicating crankshaft position sensor loss of signal. Tested sensor, open circuit. Replaced sensor using known good and tested unit. Repeated code 71…. Moving on to testing continuity of circuit 349 and 359 from the sensor to the...
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    Countersunk bolt removal

    Hmm, heat or no heat? Don’t want to melt the rivnut / fasteners. Else drill/extract? Of course also the weld nut method as well… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    HMMWV Armor to Aluminum Corrosion Prevention

    https://embossingtapesupplies.com.au/blog/post/how-to-prevent-corrosion-when-two-dissimilar-metals-come-into-contact-causing-electrolysis Looking for a thin barrier to prevent further damage when retrofitting panels. Recommendations? I seem to recall a member using PTFE sheet or similar…...
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    Slant back seal

    Q: Is adhesive indicated where the seal metal lip joins the hatch? Just got a new seal for installation. Looks like I also have to R&R one armor panel that sandwiches the upper part of the seal. RT side molded plastic in place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk LT trim piece missing
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    M1151 Hatchback upper corner plastic trim

    Looking for a PN/NSN# Top LT piece is missing. RT side pictured is riveted in. Moulded 3d shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    M1151a1 tailgate mystery brackets

    Striking out finding these in 24P TM. Curious what they are for. Perhaps a secondary tailgate panel? 19207ASSYD etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    6.5L boost tap location

    Is there no provided boost tap location? Saw the hollow bolt tap option. Debating just drilling & tapping the pressure side of the manifold. Where though… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    11xx driver mirror in lower position

    I’d like to run the drivers side mirror in the lower position. Do I need a different assembly or mounting tabs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Injector Return Line replacement

    Post search, Suggestions on sourcing for return line stock and clips? Open to civilian stock from Napa/O'rileys etc if there is a suitable kit.
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    TM 9-2320-387-13 Revision 03/31/2021

    https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021841 Looks like there is a revision last year but I have not been able to locate in our TM section or elsewhere online...
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    UORVA 250/300HP upgrade kits

    Curious if anyone has direct experience with the 250 and 300HP UROVA upgrade kits for the 6.5T https://www.maradyne.com/product-line-1/u-o-r-v-a/products/engine
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    Alternative to D51R Optima on MEP-802A

    I have one bad 51 that may not be recoverable on the AGM charger. This one is ridiculously over priced. Any alternative more reasonably price? https://www.optimabatteries.com/products/yellowtop-d51r Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Kat’s 11612 block heater failure

    I purchased this heater for my M998 in Jan ‘20. Failed this season unfortunately just as we have snow and very low temperatures. Curious if others have had issues and if there are perhaps more durable heaters from other suppliers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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