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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Np218

    Gets a rubber plug from the factory, not uncommon to leak when the plug gets old and dry, I clean it real well with brake cleaner and load it up with RTV....problem solved
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Diagnosing Battery Drain

    That tid bit of info on the start box and glow plug lamp not eliminating would have moved this diagnosis ahead quit quickly.
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    28v / 14v Alternator hookup question . . .

    The 8ga tie wraps to the 200amp feed cable and follows the same route
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    28v / 14v Alternator hookup question . . .

    the 14v tap is grounded via a jumper to the regulator mount screw When not equipped to suppprt a load. this is per the TM, when you go to use it, remove the ground and run 8ga wire to rear battery positive. the 200amp is the direct replacement for 60amp gen in all trucks, it was designed for the...
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    2004 M1123 6.5L - Serpentine Belt

    Wrong belt and too tight?
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    Removing fuel tank; what am I doing wrong?

    There is no bleedng required for the fuel tank change out....personally, if I drop an old A0 tank, it’s getting a new A2 tank. along with all new gaskets, modern sender, tank vent and most importantly, install the fuel tank sender access plate MWO. this will make everything a breeze on reinstall...
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Securing a HMMWV

    the unit wires into the exsisting OEM start switch and mounts under the dashboard. its plug and play and takes approx 20mins to install.
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    Securing a HMMWV

    Or buy our remote proximity key fob kill switch...this kills the start switch when you walk away from the truck, renders it completely dead. walk back to truck and it comes alive...
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV Fan Clutch Demons - Please Advise

    And why do you have a 60amp installed ? That setup requires a 200amp, does not take much for it to be off and you will have issues with belts and tension.
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV Fan Clutch Demons - Please Advise

    Your hoses are connected wrong...the rear hose from the reservoir goes to the Cadillac valve, the front goes too the booster...
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    Heater duct foam filler

    You have to remove the panel under the a-pillar to access the foam and duct.... its a lot of work....
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    M998 6.2 Water pump/fan clutch help please

    You need to use compressed air into the inlet and pressure it up...90psi, while pressurized, Line up the holes.
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV M1152A1 No Heat or A/C issue

    Our shop specializes in OEM A/C on the HMMWV, that and the M11XX series vehicles....feel free to reach out to our shop.
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    Can the Gov't confiscate a vehicle after the sale? Putting that fear mongering to bed

    They are going to take back all your Former Military vehicles....I’m prepared to pay you cash before they do, I pay .10 on the dollar, that’s better then nothing, PM if interested.
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    Scrap versus Resale

    It’s coming into California, not going out....but oddly enough, I get complete power trains shipped via Fastenal all the time from back east and mid west.
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Scrap versus Resale

    How are the fenders and D-beam? A left fender is $1800 MSRP and they are hard to find NOS rocker panels are also expensive....
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    Part # for 88 humvee fuel pump

    N As long as no air is in the system, the injector Pump will draw from the tank on a weak pump, I jut replaced a pump this week on a customer truck, but it killed the truck, I could actuate the armature very easily, a new pump is almost impossible to compress by hand, put the new pump in and...
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    Buyer's checklist and questions...

    John, feel free to reach out and call our shop...
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    Air deflector

    you were bored right?
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    Difference between M988 and the M998A1

    There is no 981
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