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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    This hvac ductwork does do anything!

    I don’t do anything….nothing comes through it, if someone insists, stuff a shop rag into each side, this way you have a rag when you have the engine cover off to wipe your hands. you can alway install a rubber cover form hardware store with a hose clamp.
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    IDLER ARM BROKE

    I’ve relied on “Packaging and finish“ on the product….anything produced for the Govt is in a long term storage paper, nothing is in cheao boxes, no cheap clear shrink wrapping. Halfshafts for example are painted with black CARC, not blued…also look for GKN stamp from the mfg“er. electrical...
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    This hvac ductwork does do anything!

    even when the cross duct is installed, absolutely nothing comes through it, heat or AC…I remove them on all trucks. There is a newer duct mod from the factory that actually works. also, when the old cross duct is installed, it has to be removed to do just about anything at the rear of the...
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    IDLER ARM BROKE

    gee, no kidding…. I’ve been telling folks for years to stay away from these components, especially pitman and idlers as the catastrophic failure could cost you your life. I see to much if this as a shop owner, far too many folks are trying to save a buck, I get it, but ask yourself, is the extra...
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    M1114 project

    no,worries…hope to see you soon
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    M1114 project

    if thats a Melton rebuilt motor, 100% guarantee the injection pump is bad…
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    M1114 project

    you can’t register I calif any longer
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    Flexplate help

    You only need to move the transmission back 3in or so to get the flexplate off.
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    Flexplate help

    Ive installed hundreds of starters in HMMWV’s, I’ve never once noticed a difference of the engagement with or without the shim…i always use them, but Ive received more than I can count that did not and were problem free. I don’t use the shim on engines in the test stand, I just bolt the starter...
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    cooling fan switch thread size?

    like all civilian style viscous fan clutches, it locks up based on temp flowing across the thermostat on the clutch, I’ve been installing these on trucks in my shop, so it maintains an overall lower temp, the OEM setup is on and off, doesn’t come on till 220, the OEM fan is a 14k CFM, it moves a...
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    Before lifting out 400 Amp generator

    Need pics from the front of the Gen
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    Help Identifying Thing On Front Of HMMWV

    they Implanted mine in lieu of my prostate
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    Help Identifying Thing On Front Of HMMWV

    USTRANSCOM uses them for ITV “in transit’s visibility“ We attached one to anything then went on an aircraft
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    M1151A1 HMMWV plenum crossover removal

    Those are REV body mounts, and the stack does not need to be removed to replace the balancer.
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    Question of understanding: Decommissioning of HMMWV in the US forces

    Anything soft skinned is not allowed to leave a base…All tactical vehicles now have to be armored or Armor ready. what’s interesting is the IDF uses soft skinned A2’s all Over the palce….they don’t seem to care.
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Question of understanding: Decommissioning of HMMWV in the US forces

    The JLTV was not meant to replace the hmmwv, the hmmwv for the USMC is still set for 2040 The JLTV has had serious NMC isssues, so bad in fact the Army took JLTV funds and purchased more new HMMWV’s. rolling stock in the Military is NOT like aircraft, they don’t develop a new platform every...
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    Nylon 'Equalizing'? Line on Gas Tank?

    Im assuming you are speaking of the fuek tank vent tube that passes through the body beam?
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    M1097A2 Black Box Under Hood

    that would mean you have early single hole lower control arms…the correct control arms have 2 small holes And take 7/16 lower ball joints.
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    Humvee transmission

    the 4L80e or 85 is still mfg’d by GTP “General Transmission Products , a wholly owned subsidiary of AM General.
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    Is my piston good?

    You have come this far, just replace new piston….what’s the cylinder and head look like.
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