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  1. juanprado

    Help with two quesitons please

    We all have a learning curve. My failsafe module drove me crazy. Changed the switch and the module to no avail. My failsafe is unplugged as I got tired of throwing parts and time into it.....
  2. juanprado

    M1165A1 Headlights Burning Out

    I have seen the wires backwards wired. make sure the correct wire tag is in the correct position of the plug on the bucket. Sounds like the ground and either low or high beam wire are crossed at the bucket. Follow the canon plug for the hood all the way to the lights and make sure none of the...
  3. juanprado

    Help with two quesitons please

    Low air pressure switch. Typically there is 2 switches. One is for the warning buzzer fail safe. There are 2 varities as they were upgraded. Yours is the newer style but either one works fine and are interchangeable.
  4. juanprado

    HMMWV help verifying part CAGE & PN provided

    Ambo top needs special taller bows btw.
  5. juanprado

    GovPlanet Humvee Arrival and Inspection

    Trans fluid should be checked running and hot. Adding 4 qts cold not running might have overfilled it.
  6. juanprado

    Help Removing Outlet Fuel Line From Lift Pump

    Are you using a line wrench?
  7. juanprado

    M1061a1 restoration

    There should be glad hand blank brackets on the A frame to hook the hoses on when not in use.
  8. juanprado

    Pulse Tech Solargizer Questions

    The civy version is usually 12v and the military is 24v. The Is24L is the common sized one seen on most mv's. The one Kendelrio pictured is a different model with a larger panel. I believe the IS24L is water proof or resisant as the small box looks totally sealed and just has 2 wires coming...
  9. juanprado

    Excessive Run Temp HMMWV

    Is that an oe coolant bottle? Many have posted issues with the chinacom knock offs
  10. juanprado

    Check how your tires are mounted

    Just wanted to throw this out there about tire rotations as X rotations are acceptable if called for. YMMV, Feel free to do what works best for your situation , vehicle type, and tires. Also check your owner's manual for the bottom line...
  11. juanprado

    GP Inspection Reports, Buy with confidence or Buyer Beware? What is your experience?

    Still does not change 1st $750 is your learning fee with GP.....
  12. juanprado

    Where to buy fuel filters

    That is the critter in the ad and that vendor sells military surplus. I think the hmmwv dealer prices are less.
  13. juanprado

    Where to buy fuel filters

    military only item not available aftermarket. Try a HMMWV dealer such as kascar, mac motors etc.. Probably listed as an assy as there is a green water seperator core in the cartridge filter. Best to replace both while you have it open.
  14. juanprado

    GP Inspection Reports, Buy with confidence or Buyer Beware? What is your experience?

    If inspected correctly or not, all purchases with Iron Clad Guarantee or without have a $750 deductible or threshold limit before anything happens with a claim. See: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/there-is-no-gurantee-whatsoever-on-gp-for-anything-under-750.209855/
  15. juanprado

    There is no gurantee whatsoever on GP for anything under $750

    I just wanted to post for anyone unfamiliar with Gov Planet here, there is absolutely no warranty or recourse of action on any item $750 or below with or without the iron Clad Guarantee. For Example if the listing is for a barrel of apples and when you pick them up it is actually a barrel of...
  16. juanprado

    HMMWV REV truck brakes

    Looks like they used way too much assembly lube from factory. Is your brake fluid Clean? Might Consider a flush and bleed?
  17. juanprado

    Frank8003 - RIP

    Cool guy. I enjoyed his posts and grateful recipient of pay it forward items and tools. He always added extra goodies above and beyond what he listed. Rip
  18. juanprado

    M1151a1 tailgate mystery brackets

    Here ya go
  19. juanprado

    Address for Gov Planet Saraland AL location

    Pick up appointments are set through the point of contact there at Saraland not the GP 844# main office number to save you a few minutes of calling for nothing. He does text. Blake 559 540 5806
  20. juanprado

    M85 Laundry Trailers Home!

    Pellerin Milnor was the manufacturer for some of those commercial washer and driers. They have a plant in Kenner, LA . Might be worth a call. I posted the tm's for both laundry trailers here on ss trailer section.
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