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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Removing footwell box

    I’ve installed many many rear seat bases, all the rivets are accessible, either from up top or underneath. IMO,this is a bad idea, buy an airlift bumper and install a tire carrier and can carrier. you don’t want a 125lb tire and fuel can inside your cab.
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    ECV Hood Advantages ?

    the newer design is not for looks, it’s there because everything is longer.
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    M1165 vs 1165A1 etc

    The cost to convert to GFD is highly cost prohibitive And ultimately doesn’t pay big dividends.
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    Hummer hot rod

    You can put a hmmwv body on just about anything...the Bummers were on suburban frames.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    M1165 vs 1165A1 etc

    wait till you lose a geared fan drive...they can be as much as an early hmmwv Went for at auction.
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    Pcb and glow plug controller replacement help

    Or do it right and install the correct box...key word, correct box.
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Question on aftermarket parts and fitment

    sh*t breaks for 3 reasons... -old Fatigued part -part pushed past its limitations -improper driving no.3 is the no.1 reason for parts failure on this truck
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    M998 RPM (Idle & Red Line)

    Man...I wish the Govt had a book that had all this info...
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    Do I want an m1163?

    One of the rare surplus MV’s on the market.... I have one of each
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    Different turrets

    The adapter you speak of is called a slewing Ring, they are about $1500 and used on late style aluminum roof.
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    Different turrets

    Your money, your time, but I would find the correct roof and correct roof/turret support.
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    Different turrets

    none of that makes any real sense, post pics of what you have...turret stuff is confusing, there are many variations, and once you start with m1114, it gets more interesting
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    Throttle stuck at 50% - Help Please

    completely disconnect the throttle cable, manually rotate the throttle linkage, does it snap back on its own to full rest? Does It still race when fully at idle rest? If so...your pump needs rebuilding. I’ve had pumps fail internally and run away...so this is not something you want to take lightly.
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    HELP! Need engine install in Florida - preferably a 6.2

    You purchased a “niche“ vehicle, this same issue would affect any owner of a rare or exotic vehicle. finding qualified mechanics to work on them and such. You don’t want to transport the truck to a shop that will do it right, you would rather find a shop locally so your not spending extra money...
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    HELP! Need engine install in Florida - preferably a 6.2

    There are numerous shops in Florida that are reputable, you are also only one state away from Mike at Black Dog customs in Ga.
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Are there Aluminum roofs that accept a M1025A1 turret? Aftermarket OK

    Any M11XX roof can use an early turret...but unfortunatley you need a few extra parts “cha Ching“ to make it all work. here is the good news, that old roof and turret support is worth a pretty penny, so that can fund your project.
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    High back seat install - driver base question

    FYI....OEM from the factory does NOT use any sort of backing plate, those Backing plates were only in the MWO kit. I personally have installed hundreds And don’t use them.
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    Left Inner Cowl Insulation Installation

    why would it? Under body insulation is on newer trucks, not m998’s or A2’s.
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    HELP! Need engine install in Florida - preferably a 6.2

    I don’t know who you called, who you talk too or where some info you posted came from, but my apologies...you have been fed a load of crap. Ive done probably more hmmwv engine Installs and swaps than any shop in the U.S., have been for many many years.
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    HELP! Need engine install in Florida - preferably a 6.2

    6.5 used in A2 trucks will work Great, as long as you know some of the caveats. the injection pump uses a TPS, so the shaft does not support the cam wheel for the kick down, this will require you move the switch to the injection pump throttle bracket and use the correct linkage to the pump to...
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