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  1. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Thanks for the reply. You are absolutely right on the difference between the two, that is why it is hard to describe, it is more of a mix without the whole of the symptoms, only some. Thanks for asking to clarify. To elaborate, no racing rpms/engine when it happens, sudden and brief (1 second...
  2. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Hello everyone. Update on the transmission pan: I was able to clean up the pan mating surface, and the old gasket. I took a chance and installed it, static leak check was good. We drove the truck for 45 miles. continuously checking in 1-2 mile intervals, then 5 mile intervals. All is/was great...
  3. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    When you say factory, do you mean order a new hard one, or go with the flexible rubber? I think you mean the latter, but want to double check. Edit Just reread your post, I understand better now, get a new hard gasket. Thanks everyone.
  4. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    I was leaning towards that as well. If you zoom in, you can see the old gasket has metal inserts where the bolts run through, sort of a spacer function? The actual seal part is really only 1 or 2 ribs.
  5. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    'mornin' all, I need some advice on the transmission pan gasket. This morning I pulled the pan off and am replacing the filter. The fluid looks great, no leaks from the gasket in the past, very little metal on the magnet. So far so good. Looking at the gasket, the TM says to reuse the gasket...
  6. Thunderbirds

    Need help with power steering issue from hell

    I really don't mean to sound sarcastic, but have you paid attention to the directional turn signal apparatus? I know mine binds up (I mean really binds up) when I get to the point the "trigger" reaches the turn signal assembly. I have gotten used to it until it fails. Then I will replace mine..
  7. Thunderbirds

    2 MAN soft top install... Looking for help or drawings/instructions...

    You're welcome. Yeah, it's weird, but my cross bow fits great... double check yours when you install. Also, put your doors on to make sure there's no gap.
  8. Thunderbirds

    2 MAN soft top install... Looking for help or drawings/instructions...

    Passenger B Pillar Hope these help...
  9. Thunderbirds

    2 MAN soft top install... Looking for help or drawings/instructions...

    So I have measurements that are slightly different on each Driver A Pillar:
  10. Thunderbirds

    2 MAN soft top install... Looking for help or drawings/instructions...

    Now I understand. I'll be back at my truck in an hour or two. I'll be able to take measurements and pictures unless someone else is faster...
  11. Thunderbirds

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Interesting. I’ve been pushing around the same thought, and for 210 miles i had to fill up 17 gallons (almost even). That brought me to 12.35 mpg on my M1123, 6.5 non turbo. But a lot of idling and starting while troubleshooting. Gonna repeat the test in the near future…
  12. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Now recalling a few days ago when I had a chance to replace the fuel filter, the fuel water separator was not present. I will need to get a new one ordered, and noticed there are different versions out there. Some are made of plastic, other of steel mesh (Stainless?). Are both original, or...
  13. Thunderbirds

    2 MAN soft top install... Looking for help or drawings/instructions...

    Do you have pictures showing what area exactly? I am sure most folks know, but don't understand the info you need.
  14. Thunderbirds

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    A short while ago I replaced my windshields, got them off of Fleabay from a great vendor. Lowered the price nd gave free shipping. I was able to re use the gaskets, they were somehow still very serviceable. And, following someone's' lead here on the board, I turned $11 Wally World wipers into...
  15. Thunderbirds

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    You're way ahead of me then. 130 miles in 12 days... Sweet looking rig. A little jealous...
  16. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Update on the (lack of) power steering. It is now fixed. After tightening the connector, jacked it as high as I was able, couldn't quite get 15 degrees, but close enough. Then, engine off, 20-30 times. Had to top off the reservoir, twice. But now it works like a charm. Thanks TNDriver, TOBASH...
  17. Thunderbirds

    Loss of power over 35 mph and black out of exhaust on acceleration

    I don't have a clue about cats, just thought to ask. A goner then, I take it.
  18. Thunderbirds

    Loss of power over 35 mph and black out of exhaust on acceleration

    Hey RWH, is that a replacement for sure, or can a cat be revived? Also, in this case, is it constant black smoke, or only high demand? Thank you good sir.
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