• 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.

2000 HMMWV M1123 Project

mow***com

Active member
Steel Soldiers Supporter
63
187
33
Location
Salt Lake, Utah
Small update... Although, my M1123 fuel system isn't perfect, I've started to think that my fueling problem comes from the dual lever brake switch in my truck.
I actually tested my lights against a wall and figured out that my brake lights come on way too late.
This is either from a contact problem, or out of adjustment problem.

Looking at it, I decided it could handle some slight adjustments.
For example, the mounting set up doesn't look very robust. A few hard hammers on the brake and I truly feel like it might have some give on that switch mount set up.
That being said, I decided to shim the front section and use my ol trusty mallet, with a few well placed whacks to see if I could place it further from the firewall.
Definite success (I dont feel like the torque converter is staying locked in gear, while at a traffic light anymore)... But, I still feel like this switch is living on borrowed time. Plus, I still don't like the mount set up, or the rod push clip.

Got all the windows in, finally. Sadly, I dropped the rear window through and onto the bed, trying to get it sealed. So, I have a few scratches that will need attention. But, it isn't too big of a deal. The truck is finally warm.
Plus, I found some 2.5 hvac style tubing at Oreilly. I will use some exhaust wrap and use it for my engine section heater crossover tubing. Certainly did it for less than $65+, so every bit helps.

That is about it for now. Just small hose leaks that need attention, mostly because I tighten things fairly gently, without listed torque specs.
Soon enough, I'll report the 1k update and do some small inspections. Thanks again, everyone.
 

Attachments

Top