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  1. nikojo

    Military Cutoff Disconnect Switch HMMWV Battery

    In that scenario, high side positive cut and low side negative cut then no problem. But is you only cut the low side negative and tried to start the truck or turn on the lights........you would get flow from the high side battery (24V terminal) and then across voltage regulator (which now...
  2. nikojo

    Military Cutoff Disconnect Switch HMMWV Battery

    The problem with this is that the 'high' side battery (running 12V) can still find ground through the voltage regulator. Steven (RWH) pointed this out earlier in the thread.........."connection to the 14v tap off the regulator can and will also act as a ground when the ground is disconnected...
  3. nikojo

    Fresh air vent?

    Got it. I do remember that vaguely from the manuals. But what I still don't understand is if those are all disconnected how does the outside air get in there?? Are there gaps in the firewall that would allow for that? Can that panel be removed without removing the windshield, ie the louvered...
  4. nikojo

    Fresh air vent?

    I have the new plenum from the A2 trucks but also the older built in plenus with the cutouts along the windshield. Don't understand what that's attached to and how the air is getting into it.
  5. nikojo

    Fresh air vent?

    Closed. Assuming thats the round screen that turns to close. But that isn't connected to the vents/plenum along the windshield that's built into the dash.
  6. nikojo

    Fresh air vent?

    Bump
  7. nikojo

    What is the best power steering pump?

    RWH will the 'non' rcsk18330 pumps (105/120 bar) work to power trucks with MM hydraulic winch?? Do they have enough pressure?
  8. nikojo

    PCB EESS Start Box Vent

  9. nikojo

    PCB EESS Start Box Vent

    Here is an interesting description of temperature induced pressure cycling. See link to full PDF. https://www.gore.com/sites/default/files/2016-04/PTV-TechInfo-Temperature-Cycling-US.pdf The Problem Fluctuations in temperature create failures in electronic devices due to pressure...
  10. nikojo

    PCB EESS Start Box Vent

    I was thinking something with a threaded cap. About 1-3 inches around. Something you could then cap off similar to the diagnostic port on the OEM boxes but along the bottom of the box. Could also act as an inspection port to look up in there.
  11. nikojo

    PCB EESS Start Box Vent

    Don't want to argue risks benefits of OEM boxes versus aftermarket. I have both AND a spare. Noticed reading about the topic corrosion within the boxes leading to the failures (albeit rare). The boxes themselves seem well built and well sealed with most likely water entry points being at 'top'...
  12. nikojo

    Midwest Military Equipment Gauges

    Sorry don't have any experience but I have a set I never used I was thinking of selling. PM me if interested. I can send pics if that's helpful for you or others thinking of getting these gauges.
  13. nikojo

    What do you call the three inch ring of soft metal b/t exhaust y-pipe and water fording exhaust pipe?

    As an aside and something to consider.......I've seen the fording exhaust stack can spew out indelible diesel exhaust fluid that essentially stains everything it contacts pretty badly. Including the truck itself. Think of an exhaust tattoo lol. So if you are parked next to other vehicles, or...
  14. nikojo

    Military Cutoff Disconnect Switch HMMWV Battery

    In your diagram you can wire it so you cut off the 'green' and leave the "blue" alone or as Mogman pointed out do it the opposite way. That effectively does the same thing assuming you cut off both switches. I like doing it my way by cutting off the interconnect between the batteries in case I...
  15. nikojo

    Radiator Fan ....... "turn off" Switch

    Great information. Thank you for taking the time to post it up. One question, why the AC
  16. nikojo

    Fresh air vent?

    My M998 truck has OEM AC system from more recent truck installed which includes heat. The heat blows well including on the defrost setting on the windscreen through the new plenum. But when the truck is traveling at speed I can feel very cold air getting through the original vents right next...
  17. nikojo

    Which pulley for a 400 amp alternator?

    Regardless if you switch to 200A or stay 400A.......from what I've learned you want to keep the 'clutch' style pulley. My understanding is this type of pulley protects the generator/alternator during shutdown as it does it gradually rather than suddenly with a conventional pulley...
  18. nikojo

    P41 -Battery Wire? 348C Wire?

    See this thread re. 348C. Looks like it's not used. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/what-is-wire-348c-on-the-wiring-harness.205808/ P41 looks 'aftermarket'. I don't have anything on my truck with stickers like that on wiring. What do those 'P' labeled wire go to??
  19. nikojo

    Question: Add Rear AC to M998 that already has front AC?

    Can you explain? Is the compressor powerful enough to run two evaporators/condensors? My understanding is it has to do with the power of the compressor and what it is spec'd to be able to do. Otherwise it won't be enough to blow cold enough and also runs risk of not pushing oil enough without...
  20. nikojo

    Question: Add Rear AC to M998 that already has front AC?

    I like it in the front. My wife likes it in the rear. Go figure.
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