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I was thinking that it might be good to have the engine fan run continuously when I had the AC on. After having installed this way for a few months, I found it unnecessary and disconnected the AC lead shown in that diagram. It just eats HP up when you do not necessary need to extra air flow. So...
Once again, @Mogman you seem to be correct. I believe I did not flush it enough the first time the compressor crapped out. I tried flushing it out a second time but it was too late.
Yes, I disconnect all the lines and flushed everything in the opposite direction of normal refrigerant flow. I...
There are some excellent threads here on the transmission options. It is common for us to convert to a 4L80 as you get Park, plus the ability for higher top speed.
Old thread, but I thought I would post my experience in-case it helps someone in the future.
I had an aftermarket AC system installed in my M998 that had the 5 slot fan pulley. Originally, however installed it red neck engineered some bubba brackets out of flat steel. One of the brackets had a...
Gosh you embarrass me for complaining about the Florida Inferno of only 95 degrees with 90% humidity! Average day, feels like 105 in the sun.
With only 14% humidity I would definitely get me one of those cooling fans that spray water mist. Here in Florida, they only thing those things do is...
It was cloudy today, so I figured I would hook up the gauges and see if I did not get all the crap out of the lines. If the new compressor were crapped out, I would see a low high side reading.
Instead when I started it up, the AC was ice cold again. With 90 degrees outside, I think these...
Seems my HMMWV repairs usually ends up being one step forward, three steps back... aua
It was sitting for several weeks since the beginning of Inferno Season here in Florida. I cannot take the inferno anymore in my old decrepit state and if I do go outside with the intent of working on the...
I was watching the news and saw the Taliban parade our equipment. Many of the HMMWV, trucks and other rolling thunder had white wall tires? Here is one picture I found.
Maybe they just painted them on. Looks like they also did some pin stripping on some of the vehicles too! Please tell me...
I have the same issue around here. There are certain things that I know will quickly get over my head. For example, alignment. I think the IP would be another. Plus anything that requires welding, which I cannot do.
What I did is call around to every shop that specializes in diesels. Most don't...
Gee wiz - for the price you would think the adapter plates would not be crap!
When I snugged down the mounting bolts, the plastic "plate", which is printed, compressed and the bolt and washer and did not leave a lot of material to hold it on. I would not be surprised when the plate just breaks...
Yes, you have to call around!
After making the rounds, I found one shop local that was willing to do an alignment. But they found some bad bushings and bearings on the right front. I had to order the parts and bring it back. I was super grateful that someone was willing to do the alignment...
I rigged the lights on my rig to automatically go into Service Drive without doing anything by default. My goal was making it street legal, and not give LEO any excuse to pull me over here in Florida if I forgot to manually turn them on. So the reverse lights work no matter what when called for.
I did this a couple years ago, so please pardon me if I do not remember all the specifics.
First, get some nutserts and use them to mount the shifter instead of having to fight bolts above and nuts below when installing the shifter.
Second, I hat paying the HMMWV tax, so I made up my own...
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