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  1. ClarkeF

    HMMWV Replacement Batteries

    Specifically with the adapter trays they fit. Without the trays they do not fit without shimming, lifting and other work to fit them in the 6TL footprint.
  2. ClarkeF

    Geared Hubs

    Post a picture of what you have when you open it up. The latest locking tab kit is fine as RWH says. I prefer the kit from Blue Hummer since I -know- it won't come off. The nut is a pain and are different sizes depending on which system is currently installed. Don't expect to finish it the day...
  3. ClarkeF

    Geared Hubs

    Those instructions will probably not work exactly for the HMMWV. The question is what style spindle seal does the truck have. There are three different spindle locking methods that have been used. This is one thing you do NOT want to mess up as your likely indication is your 150 wheel passing...
  4. ClarkeF

    HMMWV Half Shafts

    or just stick a big screwdriver into the slots in the rotor and let it wedge itself against the cross-member.
  5. ClarkeF

    2 piece wheels

    Dick was his father.
  6. ClarkeF

    HMMWV Half Shafts

    Specifically Red 272 Loctite, not the standard Red 271 - you want the high temp Loctite to go with your fresh nordlock washers. That halfshaft flange gets darn hot because it is bolted to the brake rotors.
  7. ClarkeF

    Ran out of fuel on a HMMWV

    Don't use ether. If you must use a starting aid (and you shouldn't need to) you can use a squirt of WD40 or similar into the intake (after the filter). what you have learned is that mechanical fuel pumps suck poorly. You have to crank and crank and crank to suck the fuel up to the pump, then up...
  8. ClarkeF

    2 piece wheels

    Correct. The 2-piece wheels used on the HMMWV require either a beadlock or a run flat insert to use safely. There is no safety bulge to keep a deflated tire on the rim, the lip is not designed to retain a tire when deflated, nor is there the recessed area in the rim to allow mounting a tire...
  9. ClarkeF

    Tips to short list HMMWVs up for auction on Gov Planet

    different heads (pre-combustion cup different), different injector pump, and different compression ratio. The 6.5's have the boss you could drill and mill for the oil passage for the turbo, but flipping one to turbo would be a lot of work. If you need more power the fuel injection pump can be...
  10. ClarkeF

    Vic 3 Questions

    Depending on the vehicle, The VIC-3 / VIS system usually takes its power from an accessory power out on the radio tray and that tray is usually wired to the battery. In some larger vehicles the -20 implies there is a surge protector feeding the radio tray.
  11. ClarkeF

    Vic 3 Questions

    Here is a picture of the "lite" control box and a dual-station crew box.
  12. ClarkeF

    Vic 3 Questions

    At a minimum you need a "lite" MCS (Master Control Station) and a FFCS (Full Function Crew Station, power, two highway cables and ANR headsets with bailout cables. I see highway cables, headsets, bailout cables on auction sites. FFCS and MCS (or MCS lite) seem to be rare. Good place to start...
  13. ClarkeF

    So you got your new HUMVEE home. Now What

    The dampener is the large assembly at the end of the crankshaft, the bottom-most assembly on the engine which has the pulley's bolted to it to drive the other accessories. The engine cannot be run without the dampener without causing potential damage (note to those with test stands). Inspect...
  14. ClarkeF

    Good news for AM General...and us

    The fact it comes after the A2! <grin> they havent made made ambulances that I know of since the A2 chassis. The A3 looks to be based on the ECV/REV chassis and will have the latest three-piece frame rails, upgraded brakes, and likely the GFD cooling system. Edited: looks like a armored 2-door...
  15. ClarkeF

    Good news for AM General...and us

    Sure is. Was there last week (well on the outside). They are currently producing trucks for Mexico and export countries, plus a few c-series for export as well. Hopefully with this A3 contract AMG and core parts we need for our trucks will be available for a long time!
  16. ClarkeF

    M998 flexible brake lines

    Recommended. Eventually you will break a hard-line doing pad service. The flex lines are awesome. bluehumer.com sells flex lines kits that aren't military obviously but add even more length so you can rest the caliper on the ground out of the way when you are working on them.
  17. ClarkeF

    Mod 1025 laninated windows

    The early "supplemental armor" added layers of armor over the basic x-door and thicker plates in the sills, rear area and hood. Supposedly it provided basic small arms protection (not just frag) but I've never found a rating of the protection. No way it's stopping a .50 but I could see it...
  18. ClarkeF

    M1113 ecvs humvee

    Basically there is no rear suspension give without 1500 lbs in the back - so in effect it's a solid suspension with no give that tends to break things. You can change the rear springs / spring seats to the variable rate rears and the shocks to a lighter duty - makes it a much better ride. It's...
  19. ClarkeF

    It's Home

    Close-up pictures of the HMMWV on the WIDE U-Haul trailer. Note there are TWO different car trailers - you need the 7500 lb trailer - it's a lot wider. There is NO WAY you would fit the HMMWV on the smaller trailer.
  20. ClarkeF

    It's Home

    The drivers fender hinges out of the way - but it doesn't actually make the trailer wider - it's for reducing height so you can open a low-sill door - not a problem with the HMMWV doors...
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