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  1. MarkM

    For those of you looking for a good battery charger at a good price for 24 volt syst.

    As long as you connect up to two 12v batteries correctly yes. Just like when you test the individual batteries with a multimeter. Mark
  2. MarkM

    Was there a final correct answer on the LM/FMTVs being EMP proof ????

    The problem with "anything" is you need to prepare for all possible contingencies, known and unknown. Lol I personally have been planning an offensive assault against the Mole people should they ever emerge from their subterranean labyrinth . The truth is out there. Mark
  3. MarkM

    Was there a final correct answer on the LM/FMTVs being EMP proof ????

    Cooper mesh in the walls? That is a motivated owner. Did the previous owners wear aluminum foil hats to protect themselves? You can put aluminum foil inside your baseball cap to covertly protect yourself. Lol But seriously the Carrington event just happened 160 years ago so it is not an...
  4. MarkM

    715 with 6BT cooling fan options

    They make left hand adaptor to go from the clutch hub mount to a belt driven flex fan setup. It installs on the threads. Mark
  5. MarkM

    Ironman 30mm spacers

  6. MarkM

    Ironman 30mm spacers

    Roger that on the old Superior brand. Mark
  7. MarkM

    Ironman 30mm spacers

    I used to do this also in another life. Yes it will lift the truck. If you are going to go as far as pulling the springs to install them you should if you has the loose cash to just buy new springs. Not sure about a 2.5" lift. Just how thick are these spaces? Just to show my age the company...
  8. MarkM

    1999 M1097 4 speed 6.5L seized motor

    The marvel trick has been used for 100 years. Great stuff and it does work. I had an old 283 chevy boat motor that I bought locked. Pulled the plugs and squirted in some Mavel oil then let it sit for a couple days. Came up with my own little trick. Took a remote cabled start button and...
  9. MarkM

    715 with 6BT cooling fan options

    You know from tge pics you just "Might" have enough room for a flex fan and it just bolts up to the water pump without the clutch setup. Just a thought. Mark
  10. MarkM

    715 with 6BT cooling fan options

    Have a pic of the engine bay? How close is the water pump to the radiator? Love that motor BTW. Tell us more about the swap. Mark
  11. MarkM

    715 with 6BT cooling fan options

    How about a flex fan? They move a buttload of air and flatten out as the rpm goes up. I have one on a car I have and it made a huge difference compared to the old clutch fan. Just my .02 cents. Mark
  12. MarkM

    Purchasing new tires

    When you buy a used car or truck and the tires seem fine you don't run out and check date codes or just change out the tires just because they're used. If you buy nos tires with a date code of 5 years or less I honestly see no issue at all. When you consider that you can purchase an nos set...
  13. MarkM

    White smoke at idle and driving.

    If you timing retard system is working the motor will be louder and rougher on startup. After a few min all of a sudden the motor will get smoother and quieter. It's all in the timing. Mark
  14. MarkM

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    I have those. Much faster on the highway due to less wind resistance.LOL. I like them and they help with cracking that is prone in that area. Mark
  15. MarkM

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    What is the thickness of tge alluminum? Mark
  16. MarkM

    1999 M1097 4 speed 6.5L seized motor

    The rings may have rusted to the cylinder walls and sometimes you can get lucky and free it up. Have personally seen it go both ways. Mark
  17. MarkM

    35” Tires

    Why stop there :cool:
  18. MarkM

    1999 M1097 4 speed 6.5L seized motor

    You don't need the glow plugs above 70 to start the engine. I was starting mine down to 60ish with effort without the glow plugs functioning. While cranking loosen the fuel line to the injector to see if there is fuel pressure. At that temp and no white smoke I doubt you are getting fuel to the...
  19. MarkM

    35” Tires

    80mph in a HMMWV?
  20. MarkM

    35” Tires

    35s on the HMMWV will slow down your highway speed by like 4mph. Not desirable in my opinion. Mark
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