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  1. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    It could be a loose belt. Or it could be a bad connection somewhere. I would check the regulator and alternator connections after making sure the belt was proper.
  2. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    You might have the 200a alternator then. Where is your reverse polarity protection box? Under the spare tire or under the coolant reservoir?
  3. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    24v is low. Open the cab with the engine running and there are 2 lights on the alt regulator. One each for 12 and 24 volt. Flashing green means they are working properly. If its not right then get the multimeter out and start taking readings at the regulator, alternator output and at the...
  4. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    Yes sometimes they take pics of the rebuild tag on the engine. Usually its hard to tell though.
  5. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    Remanufactured rebuilt
  6. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    Maintenance is important. I changed filters and fluids when I got mine and looked everything over. I chose the one I drive because it got a reman motor in 2012. It runs nicer than the same truck I have with a 90's motor in it. They are older vehicles and will have quirks. Electrical workarounds...
  7. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    I dont really pay attention to the fuel consumption. Just fill it when its at 1/4 I dont like to let any of my trucks get below that. I havent swapped the starter yet. I have a new one coming at the end of the week. You need basic troubleshooting and mechanical skills to own any military truck...
  8. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    I love my truck and drive it all the time. It does have its quirks. I was at Starbucks yesterday with my kids and the starter went. I had to jump the start solenoid with a clip lead and pound on the starter solenoid with a big extension and hammer till it started. The starter is in pretty tight...
  9. Suprman

    Picking up an LMTV tomorrow... pretrip prep?

    I am fine at 55 in mine. No earplugs needed. Front gladhands need to breathe or your brakes may not want to release. There is a vent on each cover for that reason. Check fluids and lights.
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