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  1. Milcommoguy

    Block Heater

    My experience with M1009's and HumV's. CUCV's one pedal pump to set high idle, cycle glow plugs (automatic if working correctly or 5 seconds manual) and starts right up. HumV's, Cold advance working and glow action working correctly ?? and start. Start cranking time is less than saying the...
  2. Milcommoguy

    Glow Plug Testing IN block

    My thread from a couple of years ago... Goes hand in hand with easy and simple and CHEAP and stated above by spankybear and here it is...... > Lots of new... well old Hmmwv sales and ALL the problems (FUN) that goes with them. Electrical issues can be a bit to chase down. Can't see them little...
  3. Milcommoguy

    Glow Plug Testing IN block

    See the video above. Gets the point across. Stay tuned............ If one is confident with their multi-meter... Yes to your question. Test your meter and leads first to verify proper operation. The resistance is very low in the range you state. Don't get worried being a ohm or two trying...
  4. Milcommoguy

    Smart box

    Thanks for the sales pitch nikojo. Your are right, Manual control remote or in the box models... and now a Physical Secure Key Model, without the headache and stories of past use. Don't forget the Marker Safety Flasher. Perfect stocking stuffier. 🎅 🧦 🎄 Lock it up and turn it OFF, CAMO HO...
  5. Milcommoguy

    Advice Please: Planning 4L80 Conversion

    While your rocking and rolling around... watch out for the fan to get jacked into the shroud. Don't need another problem, CAMO
  6. Milcommoguy

    Smart box

    Yes. Camoteksystems.com The original manual "Glow & GO" CAMO Http://Camoteksystems.com
  7. Milcommoguy

    Smart box

    CAMOTEKSYSTEMS.com is the way to go. I have about 70 of those boards if you want to take a chance. But why would one want a computer project to manage simple glow plug control? HMMWV and 30 year old computer parts ? CAMO
  8. Milcommoguy

    Picked up an 09 M1123 and the power steering is wonky

    Most, when fan clutch is disengaged have a high pitched ultrasonic sound that can be conducted to it's mount, amplified by the foot well shelf... Intermittent detection due to fan cycling on or off. Squeaks, rattles and clunks, CAMO
  9. Milcommoguy

    Picked up an 09 M1123 and the power steering is wonky

    Any chance it could be the Cadillac valve gremlins trying to get out? Gremlins under the hood, CAMO
  10. Milcommoguy

    Rhinolift Tire Carrier for a M1045A2?

    Rhino carrier is the way to go... unless one can bench press 165 pound, position tire and spin on a nut to hold it. May not be the easiest, But without Rhino, good way to bust a nut, CAMO
  11. Milcommoguy

    Humvee down! Major stuck off road (video)

    I learned long ago, two wheel drive go where you want. STUCK,.... lock it up four wheels and go home. I get the bad ass set ups, but my days of being rescue ranger... tow hook are over. Let the younger crowd roll around in the mud and snow. LOL Wimpy and no winch, CAMO
  12. Milcommoguy

    Humvee down! Major stuck off road (video)

    They are known to get torched if you leave them there. Nice neighborhood. What's wrong with people ???? CAMO
  13. Milcommoguy

    HMMWV 6.5 Lift Pump Life

    Buy a quality one. 40 bucks worth of insurance, CAMO
  14. Milcommoguy

    HMMWV Grounding Kit Install

    That's funny but real rofl😂 If 1 screw is good, 2 must be better and a bolt you decide , CAMO
  15. Milcommoguy

    How to bypass PCB? I am aware some HMMWV owners have done it. TOBASH

    That's a Prestolite box. The dummy solenoid is not a solenoid. It is used has a high current binding posts. Camo, As in Camoteksystems.com
  16. Milcommoguy

    M998 flasher problem

    If those covers could talk (LOL) they would have a heck of a story. Poking around and getting different problems... IS a problem. These are all good question...and difficult to respond to. My best advice is to study the wiring diagram above. It is the "map" to this fix this problem. Wire...
  17. Milcommoguy

    M998 flasher problem

    Ahhh, No problem. Just a little rust, CAMO
  18. Milcommoguy

    Interesting review / history

    Today's fun facts, CAMO
  19. Milcommoguy

    Is a Turbo HMMWV Engine Mounted in the Engine Bay Off Axis?

    They all are to the right a little. Wait till you have to work on the right side. Which is the wrong side, CAMO
  20. Milcommoguy

    Hmmwv starting issues

    I am sure the OP will report his experience or I WILL. Having the Camoteksystems controller gets my direct support. Try that with other "controller boxes" I also reached out directly. OP is free to share or discuss on going experience freely here. Nobody defeated anybody. CAMO
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