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In case it helps anyone.... I was able to replace the broken squirrel cage with this.(Perfect match)
https://www.tacbusparts.com/BW-1-Blower-wheel-3-1-4-x-3-3-4
Well, I narrowed the cut wires down to the 9 wires (two turn into one for some reason) to the Turn Signal (Directional Indicator) Switch. After studying the Wiring Schematics, I can't see where each wire goes. I checked voltage, and there is one wire that has 24VDC. Is there a way to identify...
Removed the rear evaporator and see it's a broken squirrel cage that's rattling around... reducing the airflow as well. Found this.... wondering if it'll adapt to fit...
Trying to ID this "J10 Ignition Interface" dongle that interrupts 29T (going to the TCM) with a blue wire that leads to another group of wires which have been cut during demilitarization. I could either bypass it (plugging 29T back into itself) or just cap the blue "J10 Ignition Interface" wire...
I was able to locate two Driver Side Ballistic Windshield glass units (PN 12339509) and am looking to trade one for a Passenger side unit (12339507). Because of the laminate on the inside, I do not want to reverse one and face the laminate outside. There are a couple posts discussing this, but I...
I picked up a new roll of roof insulation and am ready to cut to fit my M1165A1 REV Truck. Does anyone have a template or the dimensions they can share with me? I have one shot to get this right, so am hoping I get the correct measurements. Thanks!
Anyone know when the Warthogs will be available at GovPlanet? Ha
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/06/27/us-air-force-to-retire-all-a-10s-cancel-e-7-under-2026-spending-plan/
I unbolted it and lifted it to look underneath and it would only go up so far before putting too much stress on the AC lines. I blew some compressed air through everything to clear out some residual dust but was not able to tell if anything was broken. AC system is tight and full, so I want to...
Trying to identify this rattling noise coming from the Rear AC unit. The overall front and rear system blows cold and compressor runs fine. No leaks.
Think it’s the blower motor? If so, can that be replaced without disturbing the refrigerant lines?
See video for example of the noise:
Yes, I lined the scribes up as with a new pump and it ran without blowing white smoke, but a little rough. I let it get to operating temp and adjusted the pump a hair to the passenger side and it sounds like a new truck. Slightly retarded, just like me.
Reached out to Pensacola Diesel and Jeremy looked at my video and ID'd the issue immediately: Injection Pump Timing was retarded (engine was not burning all the fuel). With his instruction and this magical tool, I was able to precisely set the timing and now the M1165A1 purrs like a kitten...
Yes, tank was drained, check valves removed, filled with fresh diesel and filter replaced. Nozzles are new Bosch PN 0432217276.
I think the pump timing is retarded. I was able to advance it a bit (toward driver side) and now only a little white smoke is coming out of the exhaust. To advance it...
The white smoke was happening before all the repairs, and it was running a bit rougher. I wonder if now, the white smoke is from purging water and old fuel out of the system… Is there a chance it clears up if I let it run For a while to get to operating temp? Can’t think of anything else to replace…
Yep, ordered a low profile 30MM box wrench and tried it yesterday... no go. Pulled the Alternator and made for easy access. Wasn't that bad... getting the bottom mounting bold through upon reinstall was the trickiest part.