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I replaced my pads without removing the half shaft, but it was TEDIOUS and a lot of hassle. Removing the half shaft just means you can drop the rotor out of the way and reach things a little easier. It is possible, and since we're hobbyists and our time is worthless, it's not essential to rip...

Nice chain. There is one near my house in Woodbridge. Haven't been in a while. Should go again, in the HMMWV of course. BDGR

Check it by smell, it' could simply be off-road diesel fuel which is dyed red. Congratulations! BDGR

Yup that's the best way. Hope it finished up well then? BDGR

HMMWVs are not "secure" vehicles with respect to parking and storage unless you add something inside that locks and is well-mounted. Anything you leave laying inside the vehicle is fair game to someone "going shopping". Sort of like owning a convertible car, where anyone with a box cutter has...

Any part numbers or other details to share? BDGR

+1 And keep an eye on TSC sales, they sometimes have Valvoline 15W-40 at blowout prices. It's my #2 after Rotella. I have found good prices on Rotella at Advance Auto sales and WalMart.com, periodically. I also add a few lubricating additives, but don't want to derail your thread mentioning...

I helped TheCaptain replace a water pump a few summers ago. Lesson learned: tedious or not, drain and remove the radiator stack. If you don’t you’re working with your fingertips next to sharp radiator fins and can barely reach the pump and fan bolts. You’ll need to make a fitting to pressurize...

Interesting. His listing made me think a "prepared" transmission arrived as part of the purchase price. For that amount of $$$ I'll work with a local company then. I have saved his listing still, since he says he can convert 3spd shifters readily. I wish he'd make a hundred... BDGR

My new young wife! I'll still be working in Rosslyn, so I'll get my fill of all the old traffic plus new...

Moving to Woodbridge first of the year or so. I'll reach out when things settle down perhaps. BDGR

Doesn't look half bad! You need to stitch some tie-downs on now. I use straps and D rings on soft slant backs, those would be easy to stich on by hand with a Speedy Stitcher or similar tool. Bulldogger

Once you get it started, you should adjust the voltage regulator on the new alternator, it's in the TM and not hard. Just be careful, as you can easily slip with the screwdriver when removing the cover to access the port for the rheostat on the regulator. It's not good to run the truck...

When typing a Reply to a thread, it's hard to see where I've highlighted text for editing, such as correcting a typo. This may be my own monitor, but thought I'd mention it. This was not a problem last site version. Highlighting on normal posts is fine, it's just the reply window. The dark...

Welcome! +1 on check all U joints and half shaft connections. The propellors (drive shafts) can also work fore and aft due to worn bushings/bearings, and that also could be it. Check the front propellor bearing too. It is bolted to the frame and provides lateral support for the reach from the...

You make it look easy! Well done. BDGR

Welcome to the forum Hoosier. Looks like a pretty solid truck, and that price isn't terrible. Time to start doing the Lube Order and checking out here systems. Hopefully nothing terribly wrong with her. Time will tell. Bulldogger

Plumbing in a cheap mechanical gauge will give you some reassurance’s about true pressure. It is up to you whether to keep it n or not. You most likely have ground issues and/or a bad sensor or gauge, or all three since our trucks are old enough to have multiple faults. I recommend installing...

Great news. Well done!

Woof! Plenty of work and troubleshooting, but I don't mean to disparage. Great job and thank for sharing the writeup for all interested. This helps me NOT want to go this way, owing to the amount of work and my meager setup/tools. Valuable, but not like I'd hoped, but very valuable. You're...