Recent content by buffalorunner

Electronic junk? Like headlights? haha Kidding. Some of those electronics make the trucks really slick though and a little easier to work on :)

I need to get 2 trucks, a HMMWV and a Ford Ranger from St. Robert, MO 65584 (just outside of Fort Leonard Wood) along I-44 to El Paso (Fort Bliss). I know that's another big leg past Dallas. Maybe we can work something out, the HMMWV is my priority, let me know.

My engine has a ground cable going to the block, that is pretty much it for electronics on a 3116 mechanical Kitty Cat. I assume the transmission has a controller of some kind (TCM = Transmission Control Module, ECU = Engine Control Unit), but since I am not an Allison Automatic Transmission...

The Marmon Harrington MVG 1150 is designed to be mated to the 3000 series of Allison transmissions as an AWD 2 speed replacement. It is so close to size and shape of the original unit that the stock drive shafts could probably be used. Not only that, it uses the same mounts that are currently in...

Any word back yet on the price of these units? Seems like a great option to have a 2 speed transfer case, especially if it makes 65 mph a comfortable cruising speed. The idea of having a low range and being able to use all gears in the trans in low (instead of just relying on a low 1st gear)...

Answering your question about the differential and use of the hand brake. It is use of the foot brake in conjunction with just enough throttle to overcome the brake and the obstacle that keep the differential locked. The HMMWV has very little articulation and will instead "3 wheel" (or 2 wheel)...

If you do have a truck with a winch (which are few), I think you have something that is worth retaining (winching function). There is a lot of usable space beside the fuel tank to mount a bracket and water cell, and there is a lot of potential space behind the cab over the air to hydraulic lift...

I believe you are seeing the hydraulic tank for trucks equipped with a winch (I think this is the location for the hydraulic tank for dump bed trucks as well). I'm sure it would make a worthy tank for water/methanol, but because of the rarity of the winch equipped trucks, you may find that the...

Nothing in stone yet. Saw an empty load headed west posted recently, but that would only handle one of the trucks. What are your thoughts Xpert?

Looking to get at least the HMMWV hauled from Grovetown, GA (outside of Augusta) to Fort Leonardwood, MO. I have short orders for my next PCS and don't think I will have time to drive all my "STUFF". Any quote for one or both would be very helpful. Looking to haul any time around and after Labor...

After just tackling a similar issue, try making a jumper wire so that both rear bolts that hold the taillight housing are grounded. The bolts on the left complete the circuit for brake lights and running lights, and the bolt on the right completes the circuit for the black out lights and brake...

Though I think you will thank yourself in the end for taking the Raptor on the long trip (for comfort sake), I don't think driving a HMMWV is unfeasible. I would consider it the same as having any old truck (speaking specifically from my 20 year old DD), stuff will break and parts are going to...

Honestly, I think you are barking up the wrong tree. The best witness is going to be the designer of the vehicle or a competent engineer who can speak on the mechanics at play. No one held a gun to this dudes head and told him to drive. All the requirements for a pre-drive inspection would...

Yeah, it definitely was. It was the start of "mud" season in New England and I had driven that route across a softer patch in the meadow all winter. I used some poor judgment that day. I did my best not to spin at first, but eventually the truck was up to the axle up front (front driver step was...