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  1. tbeson

    Bolt holes 2 large or missing the treaded inserts on the windshield/B pillar for top rails supports

    Trying to install my roof side rails on my M1123 to install new 4 man top and the Windshield and B Pillar holes are to large, both sides are missing the treaded nut inserts. Has any one been able to make or has anyone been able to fill in the holes to make new treated inserts work?
  2. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    I'm new to this, can I use a magnet to fish out, or do I have to make a home made pliers with a bend nose?
  3. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Happy Veterans Day! Glow Plug replacement day here in SC! Got my title last Friday, Street legal and ready to go, trying to hit the road ..................only to find cold weather has struck me down doug damn glow plugs strike again! Finally got around to replacing all the old glow...
  4. tbeson

    Question on Gov planet process - What's a realistic timeframe for first time EUC's right now?, etc.

    Purchased my rig 1.14.21 - received EUC on 3.28.21 - picked up rig in GA on4.5.21 - received Montana title 11.4.2021 - titled into SC 11.5.2021 - getting the brakes up to par and hitting the road this weekend after 10 months of fixing, cleaning, waiting, changing fluids, fixing wires...
  5. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Finally replaced the thermo fan switch to the Cadillac valve, I think it was time, The fan was not engaging when the rig got up to 220., Irony- got the rig up and running, only to get the rear wheel cylinder stuck and find some overheating problems, rebuilding the rear caliper, but while...
  6. tbeson

    Got it going, and now can't stop - or should I say stops to good. stuck rear caliper

    Just to make sure the fit is really tight on the piston in the caliper, I am dry fitting with everything apart waiting on rebuild parts and the piston is very tight to the bore of the cylinder of the caliper, with out the rubber piston seal in place. Thank God for Steel Soldiers, and my sons...
  7. tbeson

    Got it going, and now can't stop - or should I say stops to good. stuck rear caliper

    1998 M 1123 HMMWV -Got the rear drivers caliper off , disassembled, and dry fitting to rebuild after dust boot and piston seal failure. following Rebuilding Rear Calipers By Gilbert Herman December 5, 2005 write up. Excellent write up. However having issues with a rebuild, the thrust screw...
  8. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Any one out there hear if Benton or AM General sell off is going to produce tops or curtains again?
  9. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    I will keep your contact in mind and follow up once I get it in and running. Running stock engine, so should last at least a few years with out any issues. I have had a few issues with the Bay, I prefer to deal with Jeggs or bigger firms, they return and credit your account the same day you...
  10. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Pulled the Radiator. I could not take it any more with the slow rad leak from the top seam, bottom looks ready for a leak!, pulled the Rad, trans cooler, hydraulic cooler, and purchased a new aluminum rad from Jeggs, waiting for the parts to come in. Does the old core have any value?
  11. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    I'm contemplating doing the same thing. How long did it take and what tips can you share.
  12. tbeson

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Installed an (extension cord on engine harness) to get the speed sensor that is down at the crank to talk with the transmission control module. missed matched engine and wiring harnesses. Transmission light is off and the torque converter is not locked. What a totally different driving...
  13. tbeson

    HMMWV photos of wiring harness for the temp sensor and speed sensor

    Speed sending unit at the front of the crank has 2 wires coming from it, but not labeled on my truck, the corresponding connector in the wiring harness is labeled 349 B and 359 J, does it matter which of the wires black or white from the sending unit go to the corresponding connector in the...
  14. tbeson

    HMMWV photos of wiring harness for the temp sensor and speed sensor

    I will look as soon as I get home from work today.
  15. tbeson

    HMMWV photos of wiring harness for the temp sensor and speed sensor

    I'm learning every day, I didn't know the harness had a part number on it, where would I find that on the harness?
  16. tbeson

    HMMWV photos of wiring harness for the temp sensor and speed sensor

    Im coming to an early conclusion, I have a A1 wiring harness in a A2 truck.
  17. tbeson

    HMMWV photos of wiring harness for the temp sensor and speed sensor

    Well after many hours of searching, and finally checking continuity on the one and only wire I can find that leads to nothing., (doesn't test out back to the back of the temp gauge). I ran my own wire from the temp sending unit to the gauge. Fixed that for now., Thankfully I have met...
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