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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Difference in parts ( pictures)

    That’s a fixed rate spring, not sure to be honest.
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Difference in parts ( pictures)

    85 was first year of Mfg… the casted upper spring bracket is for variable rate spring, which also requires Updated lower control arms as well.
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Steering Gear Box

    I posted about this a few months ago…going to be a big problem for owners, AM General is having to scramble as well I’m told. t
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    Ironman 30mm spacers

    It’s a known fact in the H1 and hmmwv community that spring spacers are a no No on these trucks.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    U Ship... Non runner... all wheels... What category are People using?

    They are all Brokers…Ushit and veritread are terrible, your better off on a load board. I have a shipper that would go that way, but dont know if your on a budget.
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    Wiring Question on M1165

    yes, break out your multi-meter
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Wiring Question on M1165

    you need to unbolt the panal from the b-pillar, you will find both positive and negative grnd strips, they are wired to 24v. the small 2 post strip is 12v, the red button is the transmission circuit breaker reset.
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    2 man bulkhead?

    installed with the correct hardware and bracket, they can still be removed.
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    ECV & REV Trucks: OEM Body Lift

    The ECV is on,y about 1/2in more than the standard hmmwv lift, the black plastic closeout is part of the mud flap kit.
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    4L80E Shifting While in 1st

    a transmission is a hydraulic pump, over filling is as bad as not enough fluid…
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    ECV & REV Trucks: 400 Amp alternators and weight

    RWH was the first company to uncover the issues related to the 400amp quite shortly after ECV trucks were introduced into the market place, since that time, I’ve personally removed 12, I know this because I had 12 spare 200amps and they are now gone. The 12 removed 400’s are being reused into...
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    Alternator help

    Well, to be fair, yes…there are two 8 gauge leads on a 60amp…one is grnd, one is positive. the 200amp is the direct replacement for the 60amp that was discontinue, the 200amp also is now discontinued, the 210amp is taking its place. The green brkt is steel and not aluminu, super heavy for that...
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    Alternator help

    That’s a 200amp mount, not a 60amp…
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    Rear transmission seal

    sorry, I wasn’t able to make out the original pic, it looked like your tail shaft on the Tcase…I was on my phone and not my iPad. what you have is all correct, it’s wet between the trans and Tcase, the correct sealant is anaerobic sealant, you can buy it from auto parts store. a good RTV. Is...
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    M1165 issues

    The only metric anything on a hmmwv is the engine, trans and Tcase , no where else is metric fasteners sizes range from 10-32 to 3/4in….thread pitch is SAE
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Question re: Half Shaft install

    Wrong rotor, you need Solid…first lesson, Down Load the TM’s and learn how to use the parts TM’s UOC codes “Use on code”, I promise it will make life easier and easier on the wallet from ordering the wrong parts. Also, the 6 bolts you need are a specific “metric bolt” and length and use a...
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    White smoke at idle and driving.

    who rebuilt the injection pump?
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    Rear transmission seal

    if the slip yoke is removed from the tailshaft, yes…it will leak, the seal is for the slip yoke
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    Rebuild engine dont start

    Just because you hear the click of the fuel solenoid doesn’t mean it’s moving the armature, open the pump up and make sure the armature moves effortlessly with your finger.
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    Wiring Question on M1165

    just how often do you use light bar? Most light bars these days are LED and low draw…Stereo is another thing, but 99% of folks don’t use these trucks as daily drivers, so again…how often is everything on at any one time for any real length of time. Ive never installed converter in 30yrs of hmmwv...
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