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    Softer Springs

    I've searched and read through all the spring threads I can find. Lots of good info, but little "follow on" reports of how the trucks ride. Right now I figure our M1123 has had at least 3k pounds of gear removed, so the springs are like bricks. Here is my goal, and I would appreciate anyone...
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    Deep Water Fording Kit

    Thanks guys. I take it that hole is something I need to take care of right now. I'll look it over and figure out how far to go on it.
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    Deep Water Fording Kit

    My truck has the fording kit that was de-milled. I don't understand the kit fully, so I don't understand what was done/removed in the demil. When I look on Ebay, there is a "full" kit and a much cheaper kit offered. Can someone explain what the de-mil entails, and also is the small kit all I...
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    Glow Plugs

    So I'm hearing this box works fine...just some not fond of the afterglow. It's running well with the new plugs, as I move well into my 3rd month waiting for the SF97!?! I wasn't trying to start an argument over the trans pan. Just commenting...Engine oil and filter, easy...differential oil...
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    Glow Plugs

    That is the case with all cars and trucks. Not having a drain plug has nothing to do with the filter, though. All the trucks (Cummins/Allison) I have owned have had drain plugs, along with all the upscale cars...Jag, Rover, Cadi. I've also had a lot of cars WIthout drain plugs. Bottom line...
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    Glow Plugs

    My controller is the Nartron shown in your picture. Is it fairly reliable? Yep...NEXT fluid change I will be ready for adding a drain plug. This time I didn't have the time to dig one up. I am just floored that a truck wouldn't have one from the factory.
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    Steering Wheel Center

    In general I have been impressed with the mx done to my M1123 before I got it. Then, there is the steering wheel. When driving straight, the steering wheel angle is all wonky, and there is a white line painted on the hub to show where straight is. I'll fix the alignment, but the question then...
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    Is a friction modifier required for M998 differentials?

    The manual just specifies "GL80". There is no mention of modifiers.
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    Glow Plugs

    Thanks, I'll get under the dash eventually...the last 4 days I have been under the floor changing fluids. Funny, I was rating the truck as one of the easiest vehicles I have ever worked on. Then I got to the tranny today. That sucks. I have owned Jaguars with the exact same 4L80 tranny that...
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    Glow Plugs

    I don't know what's in it...still catching up on everything, but it's the one it came from the Marines with.
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    Paint Sources

    Thanks, Rapco had what I needed, and the prices are a lot better than mixing PPG...like $600 a gallon better. I have an ex Marine Corp with the 3 color camo. So as I read it I need 383 Green, 383 Brown, and Flat black.
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    Glow Plugs

    Thanks! That brings up the question...I am not interested in going to a manual box, but is there a more reliable plug controller worth buying?
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    Paint Sources

    Rapco was perfect...thanks!
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    Glow Plugs

    I checked the leads for good voltage, and I checked one for voltage cutout. Is there anything else you recommend?
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    Paint Sources

    I'm having trouble finding a source for camo paints, short of taking a panel into the local paint supplier and having them match. Is there a company selling military camo paints?
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    Glow Plugs

    As I sit around waiting for my SF97, I decided to replace the glow plugs on my M1123. Being my first time, I was pretty surprised at how cooked they were. Only 1 plug was in decent shape. The rest were bulged, bent, cooked, or had holes. Now she starts and runs much better! So, what is it...
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    What do you guys think?

    The Stearman was a low ball bid I won. It's a long term project that I am also using to get an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic rating. Next month it'll be a year...I figure I have at least a couple more to go, but I enjoy it. It was purchased by a gentleman in Henderson TX about 2 years ago...
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    What do you guys think?

    I would call. They do not start the SF97 until you have picked up the truck...and their internal communication between the depot and the titles department is non-existent. I had to call to tell them the truck was picked up and to start the title. I asked them why they wait until pick-up, and...
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    Forum Searches

    Thanks...I'll give it a try!
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    Forum Searches

    Before I start re-asking a lot of questions, can someone explain a way to limit the search to just the HMMWV forum? When I search it brings up all forums. The questions I am looking for, in case anyone reads this are: 1) What tire pressure are you guys running on the military Goodyears on an...
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