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M998 Tire Squeal
Check all tire pressures and ALSO Tire Diameter...!! If one Tire is considerably smaller in diameter that wheel will be turning at a considerably different rpm...it's a real quick, painless and no real cost check..!!
Please let me know if this takes care of issue or not...😀...
Perform charging system check for alternator output, normally light comes on when voltage is very low or non-existed...also please double check fuses and possibly any in line fuses that may be hidden under electrical tape. Lastly, check for any OEM relays or aftermarket ones installed..let me...
I agree with 86 humv...where's the fan clutch Assy..?? We all know what happens when a fan clutch seizes up...a real weird vibration right before the metal klunking sounds start. Also for the 25 plus years in the automotive industry, I have seen my share of brand new..not rebuilt parts fail...
With that being said I went out and looked at the lines going into the tank and found that the lines threads into a "Bung" and is welded to the tank..?? So short of destroying the line or the tank, how would you go about checking the line...I had one thought and it was to fill tank up as much...
Always a solid piece of advice to start at the source of problem...or at the beginning of the journey..!! For all readers and responders: we have checked the tank and it had approx. 30 gallons of fuel. Also it is the (2) filter design system and we have pressurized fuel at the bottom on this...
Gentlemen,
Outstanding responses from both Generals..!! Last message should have included the piece of information like....all Hyd hoses have been replaced last year when this happened....and you were right on spot with the hoses being the culprit.
All the new information will be taken to the...
Recently, as usual...went out and started my 8.3L Cummings to get things charged, primed up, warmed up etc etc..Last 2 years everything has been wonderful until this last time. As I sat in the Truck monitoring all the gauges ...things started to SLOW down in rpm, and slower, slower until she...
Outstanding work my friend...!! I'll definitely be calling on some of your expertise when I start to install my slant back on my M998A1...one of these days. Did you slowly collect all the small parts...ex: bolts, brackets, etc etc or a buy a ready to bolt on kit...that's usually missing a lot...
I am so surprised we are not looking for a rear driveshaft, transfer case extension housing, rear transfer case half, etc etc..I can't believe it did not come apart...your lucky dude...buy a couple of lottery tickets...:)...
Bob
Parklandtrans man
All,
where do you suggest the best location for the Aux. ground strap be located, probably wouldn't be a bad idea to install a secondary one as well depending on additional electrical equipment installed..right..?
parklandtrans..
Welcome my Friend,
I guarantee you will make lifetime Friends here...what better site to have then one that you can talk to pretty much anyone, anywhere in the world at anytime..!!! I have only been a member for a short while but I have saved a "HUGE CHUNK OF MONEY BY REACHING OUT AND PLUGGING...
Joe,
I had my friend at the Machine shop remove the required amount of material, using the right machine shop equipment made it look like it came right from the factory..!!..that's the way you want all of your stuff to look like...100% OEM..!!!
Bob
Joe,
I hope your not getting overwhelmed by all the posts your recv. from all four corners of the country...a lot of info to take in and then try disseminate all of it...!!..Just kick back and relax, all will be ok...����
You DO NOT want to do a Transmission conversion and put in a 4L60 trans (700R4)... Trust me when I say you will be satisfied with the 4L80E. Everything about this designation is above where you would ever be...in other words the torque capacity is so much higher then anything else out...
It is an obsolutly awesome COMPLETE quality Tow kit that comes with more adapters then you'll ever use..!! Dharpe82 is eBay handle and my advice is to get one before there gone..!! Please look picture in post #7, these are the tow bar feet you will require. 3/4 " pin dia at the shackle hook...