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  1. Kenneth Cole

    testing starter solenoid

    I have my solenoid out by itself and want to test it. what method should I use? When it was in the rig it would disengage from the starter several times before it would finally stay engaged long enough to start the engine. Once the engine was warmed up she would start right away. 1991 Humvee...
  2. Kenneth Cole

    Starter solenoid

    Hi Do you have to remove the starter to replace the solenoid? 1991 Humvee. Ken
  3. Kenneth Cole

    Voltage output

    My 1991 is not running in the green for voltage. I replaced the voltage regulator but it's still the same. What do you think I should test next? Ken
  4. Kenneth Cole

    Gen Problems 1991 Humvee

    Today coming home the Generator gage went over into the red and stayed there a couple minutes then dropped down into the green and slowly started to drop lower. I'm guessing that it stopped putting out voltage to the batteries. How can I test to see if it's the voltage regulator or the...
  5. Kenneth Cole

    Starting problems 1991 Humvee

    Hi When the engine is cold the solenoid will disengage after one or two turns. Once she is warmed up from either the block heater or from been driven she will start right away . My thought is that the starter solenoid is the problem. I hope that this is making sense . Ken
  6. Kenneth Cole

    starting problem

    Hi When I try starting her she will turn over but disengage . Sometimes she will stay engage long enough to start . Once she is warmed up she's fine. Is this a problem with the starter or the solenoid ? Has anyone used a rebuild kit with any luck? Ken
  7. Kenneth Cole

    New whistling sound

    Hi I have a 1991 and when I'm driving , I hear a whistling like sound and when the fan kicks in it get's much louder. I'm thinking It my be something with the fan assembly but what I'm not sure. Belts seem to be tight. Any ideas? Ken
  8. Kenneth Cole

    bouncing fan belts

    Good day Question, is it normal for the fan belts to bounce up and down when she is running? I have adjusted the tension on them with no change. Thanks Ken
  9. Kenneth Cole

    New alternator but still problem.

    HI Replaced the voltage regulator and brushes but still in the yellow. Measured voltage at the voltage regulator with her running and measured 24 volts. Question? Am I reading just the battery voltage at this point? Is there a way I can measure just the alternator output? Other ideas? Ken
  10. Kenneth Cole

    Trailer lights {12 volts)

    Hi I have added a regular trailer hitch to my Humvee . I have it wired right now for 24 v but want to change it to 12v . Not sure what would be the best way. Need ideas. Ken
  11. Kenneth Cole

    Brush set for 60 amp 28 volt alternator

    Need help where to buy brush set for my alternator. Ken
  12. Kenneth Cole

    Is voltage regulator bad?

    Hi Ok, with the batteries charged up and the engine running, my volt gage runs in the middle of the yellow. I added leads across the gage, and it is reading around 22 volts. As I drive her the gage will run down to the bottom of the yellow and still read about 22 volts. Is there a way I can...
  13. Kenneth Cole

    Best glow plugs

    Hi What would be the best brand of glow plugs for the Humvee? Ken
  14. Kenneth Cole

    Data plates

    Hi Where can I find info on where the placement of stickers and data plates ? Thanks Ken
  15. Kenneth Cole

    coolant drain plug

    Hi Can you tell me the location of the coolant drain plug on my 91, 6.2 . I'm going hook up a tank heater. Thanks Ken
  16. Kenneth Cole

    any brand of glow plugs?

    Hi Are there any brand of glow plugs to stay away from? Ken
  17. Kenneth Cole

    frost plug heaters

    Hi I am on my third heater. The first one lasted about a year and a half. The second about three months and the last about three weeks. All three are Kat heaters. I have made sure that the heating element wasn't touching on the inside and I never had them plugged in over four hours. Has...
  18. Kenneth Cole

    Frost plug heater

    Hi I installed a Kat's frost plug heater last year and it worked fine for a year and then went bad. I installed another one a month ago and it has gone bad also. I used the latest one about six times. Has anyone else had any problems with this brand? Is anyone using a different brand with good...
  19. Kenneth Cole

    Fuel pump part number

    Hi Is there a part number for the fuel pump so I can get it from say Napa ? Ken
  20. Kenneth Cole

    Engine started surging coming home and then died.

    Hi I posted this problem before and the responses didn't help. Still thanks for the help. Anyway I unhooked the fuel line coming out of the fuel filter and fuel is coming out. One question I have is should it be a steady stream or a pulsing one? Also someone said to check the automatic fuel...
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