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I'm in! Thanks for helping the site out!!

I'm in! Thanks!

they look great. What centers in the Humvee rims? Do you have any spacers behind the rims? What rpm are you at doing 70 mph without overdrive? Great thread, thanks!

What size tires and what gears are you running?

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Has anyone here played with the 4.2KW DC gen sets powered by the 4A032 engine? You could plug a slave cable into it and use the DC head as a starting motor for the engine. I have one of those in the pile I need to play with......you guys are going to inspire me to get a bunch of old projects done!

OK, first let me say, thanks very much for taking the time to share this. I am looking forward to digging into it. But I just read this part to my wife: "It tested my morals. I would have sat in it like Smaug, in his castle dungeon full of gold and jewels. Almost any tool I ever needed, was in...

These are words of Wisdom to live by!! Ever been to Fort Riley?? :-)

Roger! New bracket soldered on Sir!~ Need to try it now......see if it still floats..... :razz:

Careful friend..........they are like potato chips..........careful.....

lol!!!

OK so the original 1A08 engine was replaced by a Harbor Freight 6.5 hp Predator engine https://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-212cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-epa-69730.html The 1A08 is 8 cubic inches and rated by the military at 1.5 hp but most seem to think its closer to 3hp. This model...

OK here are some pics comparing the inexpensive float I purchased off Amazon for $6 with a factory float. Engine is a 1977 1A08 built by Chrysler (Mother MoPar) Carb is likely a replacement and in nice shape, the float looks nice. This is the engine that came off the air compressor I mounted...

Here is how the box it arrived in was marked. Maybe someone can figure out what it was actually intended for.

OK, Here is the tale of woe.......... It does not fit. The bolt does not fit the crank, too big. The unit will not fit onto the flywheel. Its close but no cigar. So what to do........it's close enough that might be able to make it work. Now we have us a project! Will take a bit but I'll...