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  1. INFChief

    CUCV Camo Paint Pattern

    You misunderstood. We traced the camo pattern out in chalk then numbered each pattern 1, 2, or 3. Then we sprayed the chalked pattern with whatever color the number called for. So we were spraying over the chalk.
  2. INFChief

    CUCV Camo Paint Pattern

    Not trying to argue; but I will say that I helped paint an entire Mechanized Infantry Battalions vehicles in woodland camo. Not a single chalk line was visible.
  3. INFChief

    M35A2 Frozen Air Line

    Like you I would be curiosity as to why it’s getting so much water.
  4. INFChief

    Parking brake help

    You’re making me dig way back in my memory bank! I thought the cable had 2 threaded ends but if there was a clevis end it may have been at the actuator handle in the cab. If I remember correctly, the cable that goes to the shoes has a threaded end & is routed through that arm (item 27) that...
  5. INFChief

    M35A2 Frozen Air Line

    Same here. Where were you stationed? I was in Wildflecken 78-82, then Schweinfurt 83-86 & Schweinfurt again 91-94.
  6. INFChief

    1998 humvee drivetrain storage question

    I’ve remember that junk yards in Colorado drained all fluids for EPA compliance.
  7. INFChief

    M35A2 Frozen Air Line

    Hmm, like I posted before; in 21 years in the Army I don’t recall ever encountering that.
  8. INFChief

    1998 humvee drivetrain storage question

    This is the first I’ve heard of all fluids being drained without so much as a rudimentary preservative being put in. I wonder if these vehicles were in the beginning of a dismantle for spare parts, demil prep, or scrap process when the decision was made to sell as surplus? If you put fluids...
  9. INFChief

    M35A2 Frozen Air Line

    What’s causing all the condenser / water? I’ve never seen / heard anything like this before.
  10. INFChief

    M35A2 Frozen Air Line

    I spent 21 years in the Army and quite a bit of time around the 2.5 tons. I don’t recall the air lines ever freezing - and I was stationed where the temps were often 20 or below. If you are getting water in the tanks you have an issue between the compressor & tanks. Double check all...
  11. INFChief

    My truck today in south carolina

    South Carolina? Brrrr
  12. INFChief

    Where to start?

    Three thoughts: 1). You might want to check the injector(s) & injector pump for pressure. 2). Is the turbo or any oil supply lines wet or leaking? 2A). Is dirty oil being spit out the exhaust? 3). How does the air filter look?
  13. INFChief

    HOW TO ADD 12v CIGAR LIGHTER TO HMMWV

    Optional idea; wire a relay from the 24 volt system that energizes when you turn the Master Power switch on. Run your 12 volts from the battery to the relay - the relay only closes when the Master Power is turned on. A inline fuse or fusible link are recommended. This way you can avoid...
  14. INFChief

    SF 97

    Update: I received a SF97 in November 2021. It wasn’t correct and had to be redone (3rd time). I worked through GP to get a new one created and they just sent it off to DLA for processing. GP believes they should get it back in a couple weeks then get it off to me after another couple of...
  15. INFChief

    purchasing M1083 or M1078 as a partial renovation

    Not helpful; the current market is all over the map. Asking prices are high, in my opinion. The surplus market (sales) is seemingly doing very well & buyers are putting out some big bucks (IMHO). I think you would pay less purchasing through surplus auction. But, you may end up with less...
  16. INFChief

    What have you done WITH your FMTV ( trips, Rescues etc) NOT: fixes, updates etc

    You touched on the fringe of an interesting topic; M1082A1 trailers. My trailer doesn’t have the yellow ABS lamp on the trailer. If it’s there, I sure couldn’t find that rascal! It seems that, unless I can find proof to the contrary, I will need to place a functional ABS lamp on the left side...
  17. INFChief

    Brake bleeding help

    If you’re sure you’ve got all the air out then all that’s left is adjustment.
  18. INFChief

    48th East Coast Military Vehicle Rally Wings & Wheels Flea Market, May 12-14, 2022, Hagerstown, Md.

    Who’s the POC to include phone #? Are their hotels close by? Thanks.
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