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Already had a few humvees....just bought another that Govplanet said "Will not start....missing parts on engine." It's one of only a few M1097's which have been sold. It's a 1994 with only 2000+ miles. Anyway, got it home, put in new batteries...started right up. Just had to buy a new serpentine...
Had a water can/gas can holder that was smashed, so I cut it off. Pretty sure there was no license plate on this vehicle. Not sure what the bracket is for. I think your right....a two pin U bracket that attached both. I'll have to figure something out.
Right on the money.....put it in high and drive while holding down the brake and as I let off the brake it moved a couple feet....Okay........where in the heck do I get another halfshaft....?
For some reason my M1038 will not go into high gear. Wanted to get the advice of professinals before I tow it to a shop. Any help would be appreciated.:???:
Ha ha.....someone lucky brother just bought this one in Texas,,,,says it's a 6.5...but the photo of the block says different.....GP... http://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/item/898851?h=null&do=1
I guess the reason I have had such great luck with 6.5's is that they are usually newer motors. I have a 1989 M1038 that had the 6.5 put in on 2003, and have owned 3 other M998's with 6.5's that I have sold. Then of course all the blogs and diesel truck sites overwelmingly choose the 6.5 over...
Just got an email from a buddy in Houston who got his 6.5l HMMWV home to find out it was a 6.2l. Some people don't know how to tell the difference. When I checked the description...it says 6.5l. But upon inspection it was definitely a 6.2 with the bolt showing on the left side of the oil pump. I...
That's okay.......I usually get smart ass answers like "Well then, you should have bought an H1." But yes, little confused with contradictory answers......
Wanted to replace a bunch of rusty, warn lug nuts. Seems that the only lug nuts I could find 9/16" R18 thread don't fit as tight going on as what I took off. The new ones glide right on, and when I put the old ones back on, I have to use the inpact driver. Appreciate any help.