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  1. Thunderbirds

    M1151A1 engine issues...among other things

    . The black smoke (too much fuel) could be a clogged fuel return line, check valve or something like that. Something to think about, I am sure there are tons more reasons for the lack of power and black smoke... Here is an excerpt from a troubleshooting guide:
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    Heavy white smoke cold start

    I've read here before one bad plug creates a kot of smoke just because of the unburbed diesel, two or more are exponentially worse. I recently started to get some white smoke on startup, and I suspect that one plug i didn't replace last summer because it ohmed good and i ran out of time. I'll...
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    Sf97 wait times?

    . GovPlanet starts the request for the SF97 as soon as the vehicle is confirmed picked up. The paperwork needs to be routed from the service branch (USMC in my case) to GovPlanet, then processed and transferred to the buyer (you) on a separate sheet of paper. Mine (and I was a first time buyer...
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    Transmission or reducer issue in 1152A1

    Not to jump the gun since you asked Mogman, but you are going about shifting all wrong. I would beg you to read the Operators Manual. Here is the page talking about transfer case shifting...
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    H1 tail light buckets on Hmmwv?

    So, who is this mysterious seller? Only if you don't mind sharing. I would want to be prepared IF I ever bought from that person/company to read the fine print more closely than usual... I would understand if you rather not spread the info by word of mouth.
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    Transmission issue in cold weather

    Temperature wouldn't affect it like that by itself. Sounds like a mechanical issue of sorts...
  7. Thunderbirds

    H1 tail light buckets on Hmmwv?

    What does the sellers’ handle on the site rhyme with, so we could avoid buying these lights in the future?
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    HMMWV Thermostatic Coolant Fan Switch Variants?

    . Just a thought after re-reading your post. Now that the sensor is sticking out just a bit more, is it possible you have an airpocket between the coolant and the sensor? That would account for some higher temps. I was pondering the depth that you have the sensor into the manifold. That...
  9. Thunderbirds

    HMMWV Thermostatic Coolant Fan Switch Variants?

    240 degrees is a bit too high for my liking. My original comes on at 215-ish. Me too will be replacing this soon as my switch fails to disconnect at times, cooling the fluid all the way down to 150 or so before it comes back to normal temp. but only intermittently. The aftermarket switches will...
  10. Thunderbirds

    Directional switch light

    . On my M1123 I also have the indicator light. The base somehow has a loose contact. Even though the signals outside the truck always work, the indicator doesn't always work. If I push a bit on the green lens it usually makes enough contact to come on... Have you tried squeezing the sides of the...
  11. Thunderbirds

    Icy Roads

    . Where did you get them from? Are there any brand markings or anything?
  12. Thunderbirds

    Icy Roads

    . Well, it is that time of year, again. We took the M1123 out for a drive on western South Dakotas' fresh 2" snow yesterday, mostly just to see how the truck handles, especially the "load range E" Bajas. Well, we got to enjoy a 50 mile roundtrip through Spearfish, backroads to Deadwood...
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    What was this HMMWV trailer used to carry?

    In the Air Force we used similar type of bomb lifts to load 500 lbs and 2,000 lbs bombs onto the B-1 bomber. Also, we loaded FLIRs and radar equipment onto the outside. I could imagine this being a rocket loading lift for Army helicopters or gunships... Is there anything indicating what service...
  14. Thunderbirds

    Soft top install

    . Flip the cover upside down, lay it over the front. Have a helper with you, slide the lip into the channel from the side. Left to right or vice versa doesn't matter... Then flip the cover over the cab, There should be some videos online as well...
  15. Thunderbirds

    Parasitic draw on batteries

    Not likely if you have the original start switch installed. Power should be completely cut off to the ignition system in the ENG STOP position, IMHO. Have you added any accessories?
  16. Thunderbirds

    Identifying cut wires under dash - M1165A1 REV

    . Actually missed another one, just below in blue... Man, this sucks. Sorry @GMVguy
  17. Thunderbirds

    Identifying cut wires under dash - M1165A1 REV

    . Looks like four or five bundles... Best of luck, and hopefully no electrical components fried during the cutting when wires shorted out. :cry:
  18. Thunderbirds

    Loss of power. White smoke.

    Come to think of it, is it definetly white smoke? Could it be a blue shade? The same guide also has a blue smoke section:
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    Loss of power. White smoke.

    . My uneducated guess is something electrical, like a solenoid, or sensor... Just as a gut feeling.
  20. Thunderbirds

    2011 M1167 Project

    Very nice looking truck, congrats. I didn't see the windshield wiper fluid tank, right next to the ESSS. Also, I am wondering why the air filter housing is removed... Also, it looks like you don't have windshields installed? And think about replacing the seatbelts with 3 point belts. Inspect...
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