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I always get blems from interstate battery. The use to be 30 bucks each before Bidenomics. I get group 24s. I have 4 in the LMTV and 2 in HMMWV number 1. I have to get 2 move for the M997A2 and I think they are now 75 bucks... maybe more?
I also run blems in my daily drivers. I get at least 5...
For the thermostat
GATES 33924 OE style 190°
MOTORAD 206195 195°
MOTORAD 206180 180°
Murray 3479 195°
Murray 3478 180°
AC Delco 132-56 190°
You will also need a gasket
FEL-PRO Thermostat Gasket 35271
Spent today replacing the water pump. Found our why it was frozen... A RTV blob ring squeeze out had broken free from the backing plate and wedge the impeller. Guess the milspec for RTV is bigger the gob better the job.
Went looking for the check valve... sure as Shinola I found it... also...
Dang she will not start... No fuel and it's upstream of the filter. I have been reading about a "check valve" that causes issues. Where is the check valve? It could also be the fuel pump but I can feel a pulse when i put my thumb on the fuel line. I think it may be a little weak but I do feel...
I have an un-issues M1101 that had never been painted. I I can sap some pictures if you like. I am not to sure what the factory fount is. If you know anyone with a cutting machine like a circut make your own stencles and use this fount here.
https://www.1001fonts.com/marsh-font.html
Thanks so much! I don't think i'll be starting the fab of the rear doors and steps right away. Firs off is getting it running. Then I have the M1152A1 I am also working on.
Funny thing you mention hearing protection. Normally I find a plethora of Skillcraft pens in these surplus trucks...
Yeah I read the thread and good infor there. Nothing about the rear steps though. I would like to know what "frame" is made of. I believe it is 3/16 or 1/4 plate aluminum...
The only things missing in the engine bay is the alt bracket, a couple of exhaust flange bolts, the serpentine belt...
After that wall of text and bad grammar... to my questions.
Is there anyone who has a complete M997 box. I know the rear doors are hens teeth I have plans on making my own. I have an idea on how I am going to make the doors. I also want to make the steps. The only things is I would like to have...
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