Getting to it... CAMO tip of the day

[Milcommoguy]

HumV not the easiest to get at the engine. parts... top side working an IP swap today. So old tired bones here... twisted up in a ball, hanging off of 37 inch tires, is not the least bit fun. I know there are special supports ladder systems... BUT But but the few times I need to do the heavy duty stuff, not worth it.

So in 114 degree heat, 16 % humidity, thinking cap on, here's what I did. Get rid of dancing around big old tires. Bring the truck down to a manageable level. Step right up and reach into the work with less muscle pain trying to make out like a circus contortionist. Extra bonus.... sturdy step stool and heavy thick mat over the pointy corner. See the pictures.

Step back and get down. Hubs are on a wood 2X10 LOW RIDER , lol Step right up and have a peek at the problem


Look at all that dancing room No fighting to hold on or fall off. Not using step stool. Easy reach 1/2 way


Won't see than in the TM's, CAMO

 

[Mogman]

HumV not the easiest to get at the engine. parts... top side working an IP swap today. So old tired bones here... twisted up in a ball, hanging off of 37 inch tires, is not the least bit fun. I know there are special supports ladder systems... BUT But but the few times I need to do the heavy duty stuff, not worth it.

So in 114 degree heat, 16 % humidity, thinking cap on, here's what I did. Get rid of dancing around big old tires. Bring the truck down to a manageable level. Step right up and reach into the work with less muscle pain trying to make out like a circus contortionist. Extra bonus.... sturdy step stool and heavy thick mat over the pointy corner. See the pictures.

Step back and get down. Hubs are on a wood 2X10 LOW RIDER , lol Step right up and have a peek at the problem
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Look at all that dancing room No fighting to hold on or fall off. Not using step stool. Easy reach 1/2 way
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Won't see than in the TM's, CAMO

Great Tip!!
The first thing I do when doing any serious work on any HMMWV is to pull the tires, makes everything easier, a real plus is to have it on a lift at the same time.
I drop a couple 4x4 blocks at the base of the lift towers and when the lift is put all the way down the geared hubs just touch the floor.

 

[TOBASH]

Two ladders each side with 2”x12” each side on the third ring all ladders. Bonus is no lifting tires.

 

[Milcommoguy]

Two ladders each side with 2”x12” each side on the third ring all ladders. Bonus is no lifting tires.

Something like this ?



Where's OSHA ? CAMO

 

[TOBASH]

Exactly

 

[msgjd]

You did exactly what i've done in decades past when R/R engines in M880-types and larger trucks.. When i was in my teens and 20's i had no issue doing tasks without dismantling other things.. But I got smarter after that to take a few steps further and remove the hood, the grille & radiator support , as well as both front fenders and tires .. Whenever replacing manifold gaskets, i remove tire and fender on the offending side , the little extra time it takes sure saves having to lay across a fender edge struggling with seized bolts while teetering on a stool, step ladder, or upside-down 5gal pail

 

[FlameRed]

Gosh you embarrass me for complaining about the Florida Inferno of only 95 degrees with 90% humidity! Average day, feels like 105 in the sun.

With only 14% humidity I would definitely get me one of those cooling fans that spray water mist. Here in Florida, they only thing those things do is make it like working in a wet sponge.

The other thing I desire is called the Shade Wagon - but it is $500 Wish I had a shade tree!

 

[Bulldogger]

Great idea CAMO!

 

[REF]

FYI Camo,
Bruce finally retired from Tharps fuel shop a couple of months ago. Shop still running with people he worked with for years but I think you mentioned him by name once so I thought I'd let you know.
Randy

 

[Awol]

I always do this with my lifted trucks. Pull the front wheels off and set it down on its axle. Makes life so much easier.

 

[Milcommoguy]

FYI Camo,
Bruce finally retired from Tharps fuel shop a couple of months ago. Shop still running with people he worked with for years but I think you mentioned him by name once so I thought I'd let you know.
Randy

Are they still building quality IP DB2 pumps ? Seems the gang here is away's looking for a shop. Might have them post here ??

Open for business, CAMO

 

[Bulldogger]

Are they still building quality IP DB2 pumps ? Seems the gang here is away's looking for a shop. Might have them post here ??

Open for business, CAMO

I think my DB2 needs a refresh too. I called a local place and they said just buy a rebuilt one online. It’s not worth their effort to rebuild mine.
There’s a place in Pensacola on eBay that has them for $600 or so. They have very good feedback ratings. I’ll probably order from them.
I’m going to do compression checks before I consider pulling and replacing the DB.

Bulldogger

 

[TOBASH]

I think my DB2 needs a refresh too. I called a local place and they said just buy a rebuilt one online. It’s not worth their effort to rebuild mine.
There’s a place in Pensacola on eBay that has them for $600 or so. They have very good feedback ratings. I’ll probably order from them.
I’m going to do compression checks before I consider pulling and replacing the DB.

Bulldogger

You get what you pay for Bulldogger. Search and read about rebuild nightmares.

 

[REF]

So far So good, but time will tell.

 

[Milcommoguy]

Gosh you embarrass me for complaining about the Florida Inferno of only 95 degrees with 90% humidity! Average day, feels like 105 in the sun.

With only 14% humidity I would definitely get me one of those cooling fans that spray water mist. Here in Florida, they only thing those things do is make it like working in a wet sponge.

The other thing I desire is called the Shade Wagon - but it is $500 Wish I had a shade tree!

The mist / sprayers do work... But with the HARD water here if it get on the glass one is going to need a needle scalier to get it off.

Cool beers work better, CAMO

 

[Valor]

The mist / sprayers do work... But with the HARD water here if it get on the glass one is going to need a needle scalier to get it off.

Cool beers work better, CAMO

Get an inline water filter like for swamp coolers.