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Recent content by M998y

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    M1097A2 build thread

    Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to yours as well!
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Will do, thanks!
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Meanwhile, no way there is something fragile in this bent box… no way. Well…
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Got under the truck to locate the origin of the leak. Can’t really tell. Pics from below the power steering pump.
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    M1097A2 build thread

    It plugs into wire 54c. Initial digging shows it´s there for communication radio noise elimination. My guess is that it burned due to shorting of the leftover radio wiring cut during demil (pic below).
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    M1097A2 build thread

    While cleaning the truck, I came across the DD FORM 1348-1A (issue release receipt). It’s states the unit the truck was assigned to and its date of release/transfer to DLA Disposition Service (Aug 2023). Meanwhile while doing my inspection, I came across this burnt electrical wire. 1- Any...
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    M1097A2 build thread

    You are not being condescending and you are definitely right. That was my plan. Unfortunately, the truck was delivered while I was deployed and they parked it blocking the driveway. I needed to move it. It hasn’t left the driveway since. Now I’m tackling the basic. Thanks for confirming the...
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    M1097A2 build thread

    As always, thanks for all the help! It is much appreciated! I am dealing with power steering issues. Symptoms: - zero power steering (can only turn when truck is moving and only when using excessive steering force) - hard / violent shacking brake pedals - whining and grinding when steering...
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    M1097A2 build thread

    @Mogman I was able to wire the batteries and it started right up. Thank you!
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Thank you!
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    M1097A2 build thread

    First of all thank you! So it doesn’t matter if I connect 2 to rear battery positive terminal and 3 to front battery negative or vice versa? 2 Group 65 batteries for now.
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Hi everyone, I need some help figuring out my batteries connections. The hummwv didn’t come with batteries. I have 4 connectors (circled in color in picture below). My understanding 1 (blue) rear battery negative 4 (red) front battery positive Am I right so far? Connector 2(green) and...
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Didn’t think of that. I do have one side that is still intact. Thanks!
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Thanks!
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    M1097A2 build thread

    Thanks!
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