• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

 

Search results

  1. E

    M1152 200amp alternator no charge over 1200rpm

    Hey guys, I have Strange Problem. My m1151a2 charges when the its idles. If the rpm is higher than 1200 the alternator (and Tachometer) stops charging. After 10 sec back in idle, start to charge with 28v again. Changed the alternator, regulator and smart box. Any ideas?
  2. E

    VIC-3 whistling noise with Engine rpm

    Hi, i have a VIC-3 full station in my Humvee. i have a whistling Noise in my headset depending the rpm of the Engine. only in Live, VOX or PTT if the PTT is on. anyone have the Same issue? I think its Not normal. greetings
  3. E

    M1078 Lift Kit oder leaf spring?

    M1078 Lift Kit for leaf spring? I drive 53“ on my M1078. Drives Great and much better rpm at 55-60mph. The tires are big and the front end is lower the the rear. I think to install a lift spacer at the front between axle and suspension can help a lot. Any experience with something like that on...
  4. E

    M1045a2 Steering issue / pump?

    Hi together, i got my a2 4 months ago, my third humvee now . Less than 5.000miles and nice car. the steering was noisy and works hard mostly. I checked the lines and hydraulic winch with leak spray, and turned the wheels left to the right (engine off) like in the manual to get the air out. no...
  5. E

    VIC-3 with Peltor Cometac 7 David Clark, which PTT?

    Hi, i have 2 VIC-3 lite sets for my HMMWV and the LMTV. I have a set of David Clark headset with the with U-174/U plug and i have two Peltor Cometacs XPI with the standard Peltor plug. Does these headsets are working with the VIC 3...
  6. E

    M1045A2 noisy steering pump

    Hi, i got my M1045A2. But the steering pump is noisy all the time and the steering goes hard. When i start the Humvee and he is cold they work good and makes no noisy in the first minute. Later it will be bad. There is no air in the system, or i saw no air and i tried several times to get air...
  7. E

    Which Lmtv A1 fuel Filters?

    Hi together, im loocking for an lmtv A1 tm but found only the A0 one. When i drove last Weekend with my 2004 m1078a1 he jerked/stuttered. He has only 6500 Miles and like new. I changed the oil and oilfilter 3 years ago but not the fuel. And now i need some numbers. Is it correct that i need...
  8. E

    5L Oil from the rear axle planetary hub!

    Hi guys, i prepare my M1078A1 for t 800miles trip next week. I check the outer planetary hubs. I read the the plug has been at 8 or 4 o´clock to check the oil level. on the right back there comes out about 5L and than i put the plug in, was not empty. Is there a connection from the axle to the...
  9. E

    What i need to mount a M66 gun mount on my LMTV

    Hi and good morning from Germany. i can get a M66 gun mount for the LMTV. Now i saw there is a mounting kit availbale NSN 1005-01-381-5431. Do i need that? or can someone help me what this is or a picture? Best regards Alex
  10. E

    M1078? Does a s-250 shelter fit under the Cover

    Hi, ca someone Tell me how tall is it inside the Cover of a m1078? Does a s-250 shelter fit under the Cover? best regards
  11. E

    M1078A1, small extra cables come from the battery... Why?

    Hi, I have a small cable at my M1078A1 at the neutral pin on one battery. It's marked with TL5501. Someone here who know for what is it? I have no electrical plan for the A1. Its the front left battery near the tire. The cable is not to an other battery, its direct to somewhere at the...
  12. E

    New alternator M1078A1

    Hi guys, my LMTV M1078A1 have a defec alternator. Parts from Niehoff are very expensive. Is a Humvee or an other standard M-Series alternator useable too? Or can somone give me a NSN number of the orig. one? On my alternator is no NSN written. It´s the big one with 400amp. Best regards Alex
  13. E

    manual tire inflate for air transport M1078A1

    Hi guys, my LMTV is little to high with the shelter for my "garage". I saw in the manual to inflate the tires turn the srew from the valve at the rim and push HWY and RUNFLAT togehter. I have this screw only at the front right and left back rim. If i turn the screw the tires inflate, but only...
  14. E

    M923a2 Diesel in airsystem???

    Hi together, i have disconnected my ctis some month ago and the connectors at the wheel hubs are open. Last weeks i saw a little oil at the rims, than i saw its Diesel "fog" at the Ares near the connectors. Now My 4wheel switch is a little leaky and it smells like diesel if i switch of the...
  15. E

    First Highway experience

    Hi, i picked up my Shelter yesterday. Was a 680km Trip. Very funny to drive. I drove 80-90km/h. In contrast to my old Steyr 12m18, my m1078a1 runs better, Little whoble if more than 88km/h. Ok think year 2003 and only 5000miles, the tires need some time. The steyr is much quiter, think its only...
  16. E

    Hydraulic overprint???

    Hey guys, i saw hyfraulic Fluid next my spear tire. I thinked this Reservoir was for The chemical detector which was installed. I'm at The Highway with my Truck to pick up my new Shelter and have no tm with me. Thanks a lot
  17. E

    Noisy axles at LMTV

    Hi, My lmtv makes some noise, i think the axles. Not under load or coasting. i know the Steyr 12m18 is total Different, i had One and he had the same Noise. the Truck is a 2003a1 with only 5.400miles. maybe it makes sense to use a other oil in the axles. Does anyone know this? Alex
  18. E

    Weapon Mount and Shelter lmtv

    Hi, i'm looking for a Shelter for my lmtv. But the Truck should not higher than 3,6-3,7m. i found only the s-280 Shelter which is very high. Did the army use a smaller Shelter too? And is the weapon Ring from m900 Series the Same like lmtv weapon Ring? best regards alex
  19. E

    M1061A1 hard brake and blockade

    Hi together, i picked uop my new trailer for my M923A2 today. He brakes very hard and the tires blocks. The trailer is without load. Is that normal? Is there any adjustement for empty or full loaded weight? In Germany the trailer must have a load adjustment. Automatical or manual. In US not...
  20. E

    How the brake works?

    Hi guys, i have some questions about the US brake cylinders. It´s different to the German ones. I have a M1078A1 and a M923. Why they have 3 lines to the cylinder? Attached the pics of my LMTV. 1 for parking brake? 1 for service brake? 1 asa a vent line? and can someone explain me the two...
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!

I've Disabled AdBlock
No Thanks