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    Glow plug tip broke off while engine was running.

    bits of (the previous owners) 10mm glow plug tips went through my engine. When my head gasket failed, I had to pull the heads and there were definitely flat marks on a few of the pistons. Shop wanted me to know, as well as make sure the piston hadn't hit the valves.. when I explained the...
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    Glow Plug Replacement

    I've bought 3 sets of glow plugs, 1 from Mac and 2 from KASCAR. Both have been authentic. (Haven't use the 2nd set from KASCAR yet, it's sitting in my 'spare parts' set... And yes, 10mm is junk stay away, run away.. They're never real and are highly likely to fail early (compared to the real...
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    Highway Cruising Speed

    3-Speed TH400, 6.5L engine (replaced a 6.2L). I can comfortably go 60. I've had it up to 70 _ONCE_ to avoid being run over on the freeway.. but generally I keep it 55-60, anything more then 60 and I worry greatly.
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    Oil Bath Air Cleaner Gasket?

    I know it's not an M37. But my Jeepster (1967) has an oil bath, and it had a cork gasket on it according to the parts catalog. Since I couldn't buy one anywhere at the time, I just got a sheet of cork gasket material and two circle cutting dies and made it that way. I'm guessing this one...
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    M998 broken spring replacement?

    Yes they often changed the data plate serial numbers on overhaul. Especially when they went fro M998 to M1097R1 and similar "R" models.
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    Minnesota MV laws

    Something else occurred me to. The current MN Military Vehicle laws state that if a vehicle has a civilian equivalent it can be registered. Otherwise they have a system where (former) MV are supposed to be owned by a non-profit with a special registration. I don't know anything about the M35...
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    Minnesota MV laws

    Y plate is any vehicle that is 10k lbs or higher. They can be registered as non-commerical. Since a 5-ton is 10k lbs (I assume that is Max GVW?) then it would get a Y plate. (Ford F350, Chevvy 3500, etc all get Y plates for the same reason.) As mentioned definitely check local ordinances...
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    Windshield Wiper Inop

    just some sort of zinc coated steel from what I could tell. The issue is the rubber deforms over time and allows the pressure on both sides to get weaker until it either arcs (lots of amps due to the wiper motor) or simply disconnects. The wash bridges the gap, but in my case the rubber...
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    Windshield Wiper Inop

    When I first had issues with the contacts on mine, the exact suggestion was adding washers like that. I did so and it worked for a bit, but soon I ended up having to replace both sides. Doing so, it's worked fine since. As for the sand.. Time get a sandbox for the kids/kitties.. :)
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    HMMWV Brake Fluid DOT 5 HELP!!

    Can confirm, my HMMWV had yellow fluid in it that was tested as DOT 5. Stuff I added when I bleed the system out was purple as well. Turned more 'maroon' in color one blead through the system. My take, only the color in a new un-opened bottle can be trusted.
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    HMMWV movie sightings.

    I laughed out loud on that one. I enjoyed the show, but come on. Would have been better if they spent an hour unbolting the tire, separating the rim, and then removing the run flat, and THEN.... (no spoilers).
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    Changing Brake Pads On M1123

    Is this the front of the truck? I've not done a pad swap there yet but I seem to remember that I did encounter something that looked it would be more difficult to get around. Sorry I can't be of better help there. On the back it was just remove the fluid line, unbolt the calipers, and maybe...
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    Changing Brake Pads On M1123

    Do you have a picture? I know some models have a bracket that sits below the rotors that need to be removed... but I can't think of anything else.
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    HMMWV Headlight Issue

    I’ve seen that problem with outdoor PoE cameras. Plug them in, as the inside warms up the lense fogs up. Getting the moisture out was a pain! Involved warming the glass and finding a dehumidification box.
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    HMMWV Headlight Issue

    I paid about $250 _each_ for the ones on my rig. I would do it again. I like the look, the connectors are correct. Someone has previously put Jeep lights on my HMMWV, but in order for them to fit they had a connector adapter and had to bang a huge dent in part of the bucket. Two correct...
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    M998 Best Glow Plugs To Buy

    Stay away from ebay. Go to MacMotors or Kascar (Real4wd) and buy the glow plugs. When you get them (from any supplier) verify the hex is _NOT_ 10mm, if it is, send them back, they're counterfit. Counterfits fail and cause damage to the glow controller and/or get stuck in the engine! Once you...
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    What wheels are on your humvee?

    What size tires do you have on those rims?
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    Help Identifying Engine Label

    Take a picture of the whole engine, especially the valve covers (if there are any stickers on them). Based on the date I see, it looks to me like it's probably. 6.5L engine -- if it was replaced 11/20. But looking at the whole engine should make that clearer.
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    HMMWV Tires, how old can they be used?

    Opinions are go to vary. The Goodyear original tire warranty is 10 years for military tires. That is 10 years from manufacture. IF the tires were stored properly, IF they are kept inflated enough, IF you don't drive it very much, and IF you are lucky, they'll last longer.... If you ask...
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    Media Blasting HMMWV body

    Just remember CARC can very hazardous in dust form. Take appropriate precautions. (and "just do it outside" isn't "appropriate precautions")
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