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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    2004 HMMWV - Newb

    Pressure washer
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Sf 97

    Just call them...I have requested SF97's on vehicles and rolling stock I bought yards ago from GL. i also have done it after the fact worth GP. there is a link in your checkout on GP to fill out the SF97. if the link is gone, you will need to fill it out separately and email to...
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Transport HMMWV

    This has been talked about till the cows come home....search this forum.
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    CARC paint;how to remove-yet another question...

    the only method is to Chemical strip....any sort of abrasive media will remove the factory alodine treatment on the aluminum. It's aircraft grade aluminum, the methods used for repair and paint are the same as an aircraft.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Let's see,, added IBIS Tek light bar, radio tray with lockable ammo can glovebox , milemarker winch, Brush guard and tachometer kit to the new Shop truck.
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    Unplugged TDM

    Unplugging the TDM would engage the fan...so this would be a properly functioning TDM.
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Unplugged TDM

    While this topic has been beat into submission for the 1 millionth time....here it is again. the gauges are notoriously off in there accuracy, the best bet is to check the actual temp of the coolant with a thermometer. Your 220 reading is more likely 210-215....I own 4-5 hmmwv's at any one...
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    Surplus tires

    Fellas, once again, the TM's are your friends. Tire pressure is based on the model of the truck, and what tires you have. its all in the -10. The MT is rated to 50PSI, it's a load range "D" tire, I have been running 40PSI for over 20yrs in that tire, on slant backs I go 40/45, this applies to...
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    What you guys think of this M998?

    Lol, I was just looking at that truck Greg....too bad, it's looked like a nice truck! maybe I should buy it, I have a rolling chassis here at the shop.....naaaa, never mind.
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    What you guys think of this M998?

    The only parts metric on the truck is the engine, trans and tcase....all of which are off the shelf solutions from OEM. Its no difference on a civilian car or truck.
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    Good Article on the Optimizer

    This should be a sticky...
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    What you guys think of this M998?

    folks need to not worry about that it has a 4 man setup, 12bolts rims and the such...that is all add on stuff, the tops are normally worn and Need to be replaced anyway, tires are old and even though have plenty of tread, are dried out waiting to come apart. The most important thing is the the...
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    1987 6.2L Weeping Coolant Between Head and Block Front Left Corner, how to fix?

    They are called TTY " torque to yield" they are a one time use item. I always suggest you go to head studs and get away from bolts....
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 Purchase Experience

    Let me add, the large flange 12k halfshafts are hard to find NOS and expensive new. the small flange 12k are plentiful and cheap.
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 Purchase Experience

    Then its 12k, those are the large flange 12k half shaft, solid 12k rotors use a 12k small flange. Your rotors are vented.
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Humvee latest auction prices ?

    I'm pretty sure Gp will let you know when inventory starts to deplete....
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 Purchase Experience

    you can't tell from that pic...you have to look at the inboard side of the halfshaft...is it 3 sided or round? thats a ctis ready hub, they come in 10 and 12k.
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    High Beams/low beams

    Switch the wires in the foot switch....
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    Fan permanently clutched in after steering pump replacement

    It's possible you got debris in the lines and the Cadillac valve is clogged...seen that before, blow it out with air. If that don't do it, replace the TDM
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    Fan permanently clutched in after steering pump replacement

    Let me add, just cuz it worked last week, don't mean it will work this week. HMMWV "high maintenance money wasting vehicle"
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