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Recent content by integr8r

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    HMMWV Replacement Starter - Direct or Gear Reduction?

    I looked into the CUCV starter. Mechanically it will fit fine, but the batter cable connections are located in a different spot which would make it difficult. And with the size of those cables, reworking and rerouting them wouldn't be an easy task. The wires that leave the starter and...
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    HMMWV Replacement Starter - Direct or Gear Reduction?

    I think we have a terminology issue here. When i say direct drive, I mean the original starter that has a 1:1 ratio between starter motor and starter gear. It has the braked on the motor mount, and based on the weight of the starter i can see why. IMI makes a much lighter starter, which may...
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    HMMWV Replacement Starter - Direct or Gear Reduction?

    I recently picked up an auction HMMWV, sold with seized 6.2L engine. I was able to get the engine freed up and rotating with some Kroil and elbow grease, no problem there. I noticed when I removed the flywheel cover there was some buildup of material near the starter gear. This has the...
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