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Yesterday, 12:23

papakb replied to a thread Grommet in HMMWV

Super glue will work on Buna-N O-rings but doesn't do well on viton or silicone.

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05-18-2019, 21:47

papakb replied to a thread Grommet in HMMWV

Best place to get these is McMaster-Carr here: https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-grommets. I have no idea what the previous post is saying about the...

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05-16-2019, 11:34

papakb replied to a thread 12338824 Bumper, Nonmetallic-Windshield Bumper in HMMWV

I believe that they are the same as the ones AMG used on the M151 windshields so there's another source for them.

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05-15-2019, 16:55

papakb replied to a thread Transmission issue, help! in HMMWV

If the pressure relief spring in the pump is bad it'll do this by bypassing all the pump output back into the case.

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05-15-2019, 12:20

papakb replied to a thread Transmission issue, help! in HMMWV

Unless it's been added there is no PARK in a HMMWV TH400 transmission. Here's a link to a You Tube video on pressure testing a TH400 trans: ...

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05-14-2019, 11:49

papakb replied to a thread Cables in Military Radios and Other Electronics

When looking for cables you might want to add what vehicle your looking to outfit. 23 foot HMMWV 4723s aren't going to do you much good in an M151. ...

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05-13-2019, 20:08

papakb replied to a thread Appears to be a few at Yermo waiting for demil in HMMWV

The time of day and the suns position make all the difference when trying to shoot thru a chain link fence. Noon is the best time of day to keep the...

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05-12-2019, 14:04

papakb replied to a thread Trying to find headsets. in Military Radios and Other Electronics

Personally I like the Racal RA5000 series headsets. The behind-the-head band lends itself to comfortable long wear times and they're reasonably...

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05-09-2019, 11:24

papakb started a thread Lanyard loop ferrules? in Military Radios and Other Electronics

Does anyone on the forum know what the small metal ferrules that form the loops on retaining lanyards are actually called and where they can be...

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05-05-2019, 10:43

papakb replied to a thread Plasti-dip over CARC? in HMMWV

AH, xylene and MEK! I remember when you could buy them here in Kalifornia in the olden days...............

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05-01-2019, 20:57

papakb replied to a thread Hmmwv history/use? in HMMWV

Unfortunately the stop and turn lamps are both powered from the #22-460 and 22-461 wires so there isn't an easy way to split them. My suggestion...

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05-01-2019, 20:46

papakb replied to a thread Hmmwv fuel solenoid in HMMWV

Before you kill yourself checking those 20 other things do this, the #54 wire on the top of the injector pump energizes with the ignition switch and...

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04-25-2019, 17:30

papakb replied to a thread Military wiring harness numbering in Electrical

The page formatting doesn't allow the entire sheet to be printed. It's a great resource, could you please check it?

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04-24-2019, 11:56

papakb replied to a thread Replaced 6.2L injection pump, now it doesn't turn off in HMMWV

Pink wire? The #54 wire in a military HMMWV that plugs into the top cover of the IP is the fuel shutoff. I would look for voltage there that...

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