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11-11-2018, 13:10

NormB replied to a thread New member and owner with questions to get 1043A2 started in HMMWV

What they said, plus, what, nobody mentioned the ever-popular "Swellman" glow plugs? Yes. DISCONNECT GROUND (seriously consider installing a keyed...

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11-08-2018, 23:09

NormB replied to a thread MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts in Auxiliary Equipment

Don‘t need the whole setup - yet - but the Gasket set, didn‘t know there WAS one.Found ONE of the jungle site, all I need for now, ordered a few more...

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11-08-2018, 21:31

NormB replied to a thread MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts in Auxiliary Equipment

Been beating the TMs real good for about an hour looking for an answer to this question: What are the part numbers, or replacements (viton o-rings,...

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11-04-2018, 17:06

NormB replied to a thread M998 6.2 Water pump/fan clutch help please in HMMWV

Used to be kits available, there’s an NSN for them, no one seems to have them in stock. I tried locating all the seals/bearings going by the parts...

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11-02-2018, 17:02

NormB replied to a thread MEP-803a "click" no start in Auxiliary Equipment

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11-02-2018, 15:13

NormB replied to a thread 2011 Mep 803 wiring for house in Auxiliary Equipment

THAT is why I enjoy being a member of this board. Sharing. I'll stick w/ 50A for now, but know I can put a 60A breaker in down the road is...

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11-02-2018, 13:33

NormB replied to a thread 2011 Mep 803 wiring for house in Auxiliary Equipment

Anyone trying to figure out how to "drop a ground rod", it's easy. Good videos on making a ground rod water drill on youtube. You buy a 5/8"...

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11-02-2018, 11:49

NormB replied to a thread New Guy from Maryland in Requirements For New Members

Welcome to the madness. Keep us posted. Enjoy. Norm

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11-01-2018, 17:36

NormB replied to a thread New from Australia in Requirements For New Members

Welcome to the madness. Post pictures. Norm

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11-01-2018, 17:34

NormB replied to a thread MEP-803A Throttle is stuck in Auxiliary Equipment

Judging from the corrosion around it, it’s not likely to be the ONLY thing stuck, frozen, damaged. Get your favorite brand of penetrating oil...

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10-30-2018, 17:39

NormB replied to a thread 6.2/6.5l Turbo kits in HMMWV

MAN. You can buy an entire 6.5L turbo drive train for about HALF what they're asking. Would be great to see performance/dynamometer testing...

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10-30-2018, 17:22

NormB replied to a thread 802a Gauge Cover Door in Parts wanted

Door, access, control panel. jargon, military, backwards speaking. Yoda speak do I know, hmm, yes...

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10-30-2018, 11:41

NormB replied to a thread Behr Paint Jobs- Show me your MV's in Paint and Bodywork

One of the posts mentioned the federal color code/ID which I took to Home Depot. I bought a quart of recommended Behr outdoor paint (flat, ultra,...

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10-28-2018, 16:37

NormB replied to a thread Scrap versus Resale in HMMWV

You'd be amazed what FEDEX handles, or FASTENAL. I've seen entire muffler/exhaust units (from downpipes to exhaust tip) wrapped in kraft paper with...

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10-27-2018, 22:00

NormB replied to a thread M998 FL to PA in Military Vehicle Road-trips

Unreal, and here I am wondering how I’m going to get mine to central TN, which is only 759 miles. You are the man. Norm

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10-25-2018, 23:29

NormB replied to a thread My MEP-803a experience in Auxiliary Equipment

What smokem joe said. You shouldn’t put riv nuts in those places. Alignment’s not going to work out for all of ‘em when you try to assemble...

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10-25-2018, 21:01

NormB replied to a thread MEP 802A battery drain. in Auxiliary Equipment

TM 9-6115-642-10 0003 ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM – CONTINUEDthrough the starter solenoid which in turn is controlled by the cranking relay. The starter...

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10-24-2018, 12:12

NormB replied to a thread MEP 803a (802a) filler neck parts in Parts wanted

Found the cap - new - and 10lugger came through with the outer frame part #42. Still need the internal filler #43, as rust-free as possible. ...

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10-23-2018, 11:55

NormB replied to a thread M1078A1 -10 Technical Manual in FMTV

1500 pages is one and a half reems of paper, about $7 at your local bigbox office supply place. Plus laser printer cartridge output.I used printers...

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10-23-2018, 11:29

NormB replied to a thread New mep-803a control panel wiring problem? in Auxiliary Equipment

With most things at least color coded if not already numbered, you're right, and it's always good to check someone else's work just to be safe.What...

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10-23-2018, 09:54

NormB replied to a thread Steel Soldiers 20th Anniversary Logo Contest!!! in SS Site News, Improvements, Updates, Suggestions...

I like that idea, a LOT.Something in the same Military font like:Steel SoldiersDate of Manufacture: Country of Origin: USALike ammo cans and packing...

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10-23-2018, 09:49

NormB replied to a thread New mep-803a control panel wiring problem? in Auxiliary Equipment

May be a trick of the light, but the transducer (center) looks newer to my eye.Maybe it was taken out, cleaned or just wiped off, tested, replaced,...

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10-22-2018, 13:43

NormB replied to a thread Ultimate well nut repair in Auxiliary Equipment

Looks awesome, but... chat's not working, I'll call.

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10-21-2018, 19:01

NormB replied to a thread Harris ANPRV 150 in Military Radios and Other Electronics

Source the the foregoing: http://www.w7kf.com/Articles/Rigs/PRC-138.html I've looked around, a LOT, can't find anything specifically forbidding...

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