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  1. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    I should have been more clear I believe, each battery has 12.4, for a total 24.6 at the batteries... So I am thinking there is a broken link somewhere, but I don't yet understand the charging system enough to know where each lines go, and where fuses or shunts are that could interrupt half the...
  2. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Hey @Mogman, good news. bad news situation. I only have 12.4 volts at that terminal. That is with engine off and running, so I am hoping it may be a quick fix and no need to purchase a new regulator... Do you have an idea where to look next for the other battery voltage? Thanks in...
  3. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    That advice is worth it's weight in gold... 😆 😏Thanks!
  4. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Thank you, good sir. Could you elaborate a bit more for a HMMWV newb?
  5. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    DUDE!!! You are awesome. Thank you!
  6. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Hey all, as time goes on, one finds things inop on a fresh bought rig. Same here. My voltmeter was not registering anything, so I dug in behind the instrument cluster. Found the wire to the meter broken. And after fixing that, the needle pointed (as it should) in the yellow. However, it does...
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    HMMWV engine bay wash

    Good point. Thanks! I'll also do more inspections before I get to it. Aaahw, you're taking all the fun away. 😢😭🤯 Yea, I got it. Thanks for keeping me on track.
  8. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    I can only imagine. One of my neighbors drove a semi for a long time, besides being a rodeo team roping guy, a rancher, and a few other occupations. Many stories...
  9. Thunderbirds

    HMMWV engine bay wash

    Hey all, I was wondering, in order to get the engine bay washed/pressure washed, what are the areas I need to pay attention to or completely avoid? I'm guessing most systems will be somewhat "waterproof" since it once had the deep water fording kit, but I wanted to know if you have...
  10. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Really good to know, I'll have to get into the system once the new CDR valve gets here. Thanks!
  11. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    They were absolutely the best people I've met in a long time, friendly, respectful, calm. And hard working from what I gathered during the hand, foot and sign language interactions. Nothing negative to say. I wished some Americans I know would take a mental note...
  12. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Thanks. I really don't ever want to find myself in a situation where is is wiser to go through 30" of water than to go around... Do I need to cap anything off, are there any open ports because of them taking the parts?
  13. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Yea, I priced this one between $50 and $75 depending on availability and source. I couldn't find the fording version in the parts manual. Any idea on NSN? Just in case I'll consider. but all the other fording items seem to be removed, possibly. EDIT: Actually found it in the part 2 parts manual...
  14. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Thanks TN Driver, all replies are greatly welcome, even and especially the contrary ones. They give me pause to think, and maybe even correct my line of thinking. As far as seeming to know what I am doing, I guess I got you fooled :p:cool::sneaky:;) When you say "seen in the parts diagram"...
  15. Thunderbirds

    M998 tail light replacement issue?

    Found the piece, it's spelled out on the lower half. but this is talking about the lens on the body, maybe not the issue you are having, or is it? When you say housing, do you mean the entire body or the lens?
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    M998 tail light replacement issue?

    Short answer, yes, there are compatibility issues going one way (not sure exactly going plastic to metal or vice versa) but I have a digital copy of the Army PS magazine on my computer at home. I will look for it tonight and forward it to you. This article spells out NSNs and what works and...
  17. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Hmmm, I see your point. The Safety Data Sheet from it reads: So I am guessing it contains 80-100% Ethylene Glycol, that should work. If anyone has info contrary, please post. I haven't opened it yet.
  18. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Awesome, good tips. Thank you. I'll need to bleed the brake system and refill with DOT 5. It is low, and the fluid is darker than I like. Coolant, I opted for the Prestone all vehicles at Wally World. Should be ok? Any ideas on the CDR valve, anyone? Thanks!
  19. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Hey all, we finally survived the transport fiasco and managed to get the M1123 to the house yesterday morning. Not to mention, no advance notice, a quick text saying "We're at the gate". Probably due to some really spotty cell phone reception within 60 miles, or no reception for 4 hours if...
  20. Thunderbirds

    Rear Curtain ideas?

    Oh wow, thanks for the tip. I searched his handle and found this: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/hmmwv-m1097-diy-hard-top.219116/#post-2562048 Still looking for the original post of his build.
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