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Something is wrong, definitely. I've had this happen now and again, as so many of us have. First check your wiring connections, everywhere connected to the alternator, especially the battery box and don't forget there is a contact post on the outside of the battery box where the +24V battery...
Adjusting it a tad sounds like a good plan. One must keep in mind the TM alignment settings are for a truck routinely carrying troops and supplies, some 1/2 to 1 ton (per it's 1.25 ton rating) and thus the toe out/in of the loaded suspension will be evened out by the loading.
I recall reading...
People are pushing Dmax's into HMMWVs with their tight engine bays, so I assume a CUCV will be a relative cakewalk. Not that it won't have plenty of oopsies to deal with, but I'm sure it can be done with a big enough hammer.
Don't forget pictures!
BDGR
hrbergeron had similar troubles recently on one of his HMMWVs. Maybe his thread will help: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/transmission-light-issue.194948/post-2318019
Bulldogger
Understood. Unless someone else has a different experience than mine, I'd say it's toast. It's not possible to open them up (all that I've seen) for service.
Bulldogger
Best of luck either way. Don't forget that if you buy from GP there are auction fee percentages and sales taxes on top of the winning bid, which add up to significant $$ fast for a vehicle you can't drive off the lot (since most Govt depots don't allow it, even for runners).
I second Retired...
LED or Incandescent bulbs? You haven't given a lot of information, but when I see one blink and then nothing, it's usually when an Incandescent flasher relay interacts with the very-low power draw of LEDs and refuses to blink properly.
BDGR
Will this work? https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-fan-clutch-severe-duty-215154/3910091-P?navigationPath=L1*14922%7CL2*15022%7CL3*15944
$59.00
Bulldogger
Looks good.
What brand/source did you use for the USB and Cig Lighter ports? I've tried a few but they failed due to poor construction. Would like to replace them.
Bulldogger
For the lights, I agree there could be a grounded or chafed wire somewhere. One thing that helped mine was to unscrew the connector from the back of the light control box, clean it and replace it. Could just be some corrosion on the pins.
BDGR
My Breton, installed this year, has seam sealant obviously visible on it. Perhaps they forgot or it isn't thick enough. I second the recommendation to re-coat the seams. Some center support won't hurt either. I'm thinking about it as much for noise as drainage. My new Breton top is a bit...
I agree an empty enclosure would work easiest, but eBay has like 2 of them and they're apparently made of gold...
If someone has an enclosure, I'd be happy to discuss taking it off your hands.
BDGR
On the off hand chance anyone knows this, I'm trying to find a replacement male 37-pin connector for a HMMWV 4L80E control box. I've searched various manufacturer's websites and catalogs for Amphenol mil-spec connectors, and found plenty of 37-pin versions, but none with what appears to be the...
Well done! Thanks for this write up. Had a similar issue with mine a few years ago. I opted to replace the whole regulator, but saved the old one as I figured it could be repaired.
BDGR