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First, I like to apologize for the long delay in getting this video completed. Because of the file size, I placed it on Youtube. I filmed the video in 4K to make sure you can see any important detail you may need to assist with the mods. This is a 60,000 BTU heating system...
Just wanted to give an update to the heater kit. My videos ended up being too large to post. So im in the process of helping another member add this heating conversion to their truck as well as redo my videos in sections to lower the file sizes.
I’m going to be uploading a thread on my heat kit I’m putting together. It will be available soon. Average medium temps on the front seat areas 110 degrees, mid section of truck around 98 degrees, and rear seat areas around 90 degrees. If rear ducts are used, temps in rear seat areas will be...
Would anyone be willing to loan me one set of their strap hardware so I can CAD and machine new parts for my truck’s assembly? If there is enough interest, I’ll machine up extras. Or, if anyone has two sets of hardware for sale, please let me know.
Cheers
Don’t worry. I already ran this by numerous SOS and law enforcement. If the truck has a valid plate/registration, insurance, and valid inspection, Michigan will not pull you over. We visit my fiancée parents every year and we drive the HMMWV up there. Never have a problem. That should give you...
Ha ha ha.... I just had to deal with belts last night. It gets easier. I think for me the biggest PITA is hovering over the truck trying to get comfortable while working with tools. It’s like playing the game Twister.
Cheers... ACTION! Yup, that was it. I know it was a dumb question but, the fan never worked since I had it. It was always engaged. So, with the new valve installed and the fan working, I needed to understand what people were saying about it kicking in like a jet engine. Overseas, we kept the...
Hi guys,
i need some advice on the fan engagement and disengagement. Basically, how much louder when it kicks in.
Yesterday I replaced the cadillac valve. I ran a complete diagnostic on the entire system from the coolant sensor to the time delay to the valve to the clutch. Everything passed...
Girlfriend and I just went to see Justice League tonight. Highly recommend. Anyway, we took the truck for another test. Low 40s outside. Keep in mind my girlfriend hates the cold. She hates 70 degree weather. Loves her 90 + degree weather. With that said.... she’s digging the heat in the cabin...
I’ll be posting soon. I have come up with a kit. It keeps all the factory parts but adds a primary heater. All the additional wiring and switch assembly looks factory as well. I machined a new switch plate for the additional switch. Initial tests are truly amazing. With outside temps in the mid...
Would like to give a shout out to Ryanruck for his details on his truck’s heater setup. I was on the fence about purchasing the new heater unit I have and once he told me about his success and what he did, I felt better. His detailed post was very informative.
So, a huge thank you to RyanRuck...
No, no way the stock heater will put out enough even if the fan clutch was fixed. Everything else I already tested and works. I tested the clutch to get it to release and it’s bad. I have a replacement. I just haven’t installed it yet. Once that’s installed, the heat output should be even better...
Oh.... I almost forgot to mention an important note. My fan clutch has not been working and the fan is running all the time. Even with that issue, I'm running hot temps in the cabin
Success! Gentleman, I have great news for all you HMMWV owners that are tired of the poor heat these vehicles put out. I have completed my heater upgrade and have some initial test results. I'm going to create a new thread and post all the progress pics. I'm also considering on putting a very...
Hi gents,
So, I’m installing a Red Dot A/C system and new heater in my M998 4 man soft top. I need to find the 3 piece armor plate which was an add on armor for the M998. The Red Dot system needs this to mount correctly. What I want to do is use it to CAD and make my own 3 piece aluminum set to...
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yes... if you can wait a little, I’m working on it now. I have installed 24 volt heated glass in my truck and getting ready to work on the heater. What I did was come off the outlet to the heater valve and instead of going into the factory heater core, i’m running into the new heater...