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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Polaris MRZR-D4

    Well, based on the information from PS magazine, they are unit acquired directly from Polaris Defense….kinda the same way SOCOM units buy what they need to support the mission.
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Polaris MRZR-D4

    I only posted for informational purposes….
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Polaris MRZR-D4

    Some useless info some may like https://www.psmagazine.army.mil/News/Article/3492315/mrzr-polaris-not-army-supported-so-no-rpstl/
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    First time Humvee owner, lifetime admirer w/ a Q...

    no sir, that’s not how viscous fan clutchs work.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    First time Humvee owner, lifetime admirer w/ a Q...

    Im not sure how to answer this question, but let me try and understand this….so only a hmmwv with a Hydraulic fan clutch can ford water crossings? any other tactical vehicle just waits for the engineers to show up and build a bridge? All tactical vehicles are left on the Landing craft except for...
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    What to do with old Armasafe batteries?

    I will try this…I just donated probably 10 or more AGM Hawkers. The interstate dealer requires a one for one core swap, if you don’t have a like for like, its 2 standard lead acid car batteries per one 6TL. Ive recovered Hawkers in the past, unfortunately they won’t hold a load, i used an older...
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Oil pan for 6.5 from 3500 truck

    You need a 6.5 oil pan…
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    First time Humvee owner, lifetime admirer w/ a Q...

    So I guess the new Geared Fan drive trucks can no longer go in the water? I mean….they use a viscous fan clutch Now on all new Hmmwv’s.
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    New M1165 Jigsaw Puzzle

    The plug with 3 wires off the engine harness is the throttle position sensor…transmission won’t be shifting or not correctly
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    Black Dog Customs Hydraulic Fan Delete Kit

    My company and Mike’s company both produce the kit…the one form Canada is a bit lacking, such as providing the modified pump pulley, the conversion is useless unless you have the ability to find a shop that can perform the work…we provide the pulley and well as some other critical additions that...
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWVs have CTIS anymore?

    Like I said….A2 and above….you have an ECV, that’s “above” the A2.
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWVs have CTIS anymore?

    all A2 and above trucks have CTIS capability in the hubs
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    2004 M1035A2 engine weight?

    Absolutely any motor that will fit into a hmmwv will not create a difference other than more HP and torque…
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    Caution about Iron Planet/Gov Planet HMMWV's

    a new truck from GP arrives everyday, there isnt enough bandwidth to document what I find.
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    Log of… a whole hodge podge.

    Best trail trucks are 3spd M998’s IMO…
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Who Done Went And Did This?

    Cars get into accidents with the number of trucks sold now from GP….not surprised.
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    Rev B Spindle Nut?

    So you don’t have any idea what you purchased? The rear diff says ECV…standard spindle nut washers
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    Rev B Spindle Nut?

    You determine what you have by the serial number of the truck, they made ECV and REV’s in A1’s….anything above 300k is a REV.
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV Serial Number Lookup Tool

    LEAD is Letterkenny Army Depot and yes, thats a reset date…AFAIC, I’ve never cared what my DOD was or is, as long as the truck is good in all Aspects of mechanics and overall condition. Also…any 3 speed truck is a 94 and below for the most part.
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