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  1. springer1981

    Manual Override of Glow Plug Controller

    I guess that is a possibility however it is the same "new" picture in the listing and it states he has 31 in stock. For $100-150 in savings I would probably at least make a phone call to find out.
  2. springer1981

    Spare 6.2L engine question

    I'm not an expert on the engines in the Humvee's but everything I've read anywhere dealing with the engines put the 6.5 GEP version at the top of the list for reliability and strength. If I were going to consider any "bolt in" replacement for the GM 6.2 or 6.5 it would only be a 6.5 GEP.
  3. springer1981

    Manual Override of Glow Plug Controller

    This is the best price I could find.... https://www.macmotors.com/Product/HUM/KIT-SMART-START-SYSTEM-BOX-%26-TSU/6500391 This one has a great description with tips. https://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/hmglplcoprco.html
  4. springer1981

    Manual Override of Glow Plug Controller

    I came across this today and thought it might be useful.
  5. springer1981

    Manual Override of Glow Plug Controller

    My post has some terminology that may not coincide with the manual or your understanding. Specifically when I say "controller" I mean what ever device is controlling the power to the glow plugs. I don't specifically mean a device they call a controller vs the black control box listed in your...
  6. springer1981

    Manual Override of Glow Plug Controller

    Someone suggested in a PM that it may not work as I hypothesize. The suggestion is that the volt meter doesn't pulse during the warm up period before the engine is running. Not knowing exactly how the volt meter (actually charging meter) is wired in, it is possible that it is showing the what...
  7. springer1981

    Manual Override of Glow Plug Controller

    I'll take a guess. I asked about my volt meter pulsing after my engine started when I first got my HMMWV. I was told it was called "After Glow". Reading your questions and what you posted and based on my experience this is how I believe it works. The controller pulses 24v to the 12v glow...
  8. springer1981

    My new 1992 M998 Avenger

    Today I replaced the damaged valve on the winch. Here is the damaged valve. After install Whoever the hacks were that removed the winch bent the lines during the removal. The winch came with the missing line but I determined today the replacement line that came with it is the same as the...
  9. springer1981

    My new 1992 M998 Avenger

    About a month ago I picked up a Mile Marker 10,500 winch. At some point the solenoid valve got damaged and the solenoids coils were broken off. The guy said he had a new valve to fix it and it came with the winch. The winch itself looks like it has never had the cable spooled out but was...
  10. springer1981

    Florida off road only

  11. springer1981

    Florida off road only

    I don't know what you are looking for but this is worth a read ... https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/bulletins/2016/ta_rstl16-026.pdf Doesn't look good. However I have no idea what they allow.
  12. springer1981

    Educate me on HMMWV 6.5L GEP conversion?

    There are 4 or 5 different engines and 2 or 3 different transmissions used as "stock" on the HMMWV's depending on year and if you count the Duramax (we won't). The engine is going to have little to do with your top speed. They all turn the same RPM, some just get to that RPM faster than...
  13. springer1981

    M1097A2 Brake Pads/Shoes?

    If the ones in your picture fit I see no reason you can't use those. The pad design is slightly different but overall they look like would fit from what I can see.
  14. springer1981

    My new 1992 M998 Avenger

    Wow that would be great. I wonder what they did for the light control? Also wonder if they change the motor on the hydraulics for 24v?
  15. springer1981

    Draconian forum

    People often mistake forums for public locations that allow for Free Speech however a forum is Privately owned and not subject to Free Speech. Just like if you go into someones house and spout off at them. Your "Free Speech" will get you thrown out. Same here.
  16. springer1981

    Pics of hmmwv towing

    It only takes 1 quick stop situation. Doesn't happen every day but when it does.....
  17. springer1981

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    I recently went the less expensive route and found some cheap Subaru seats. With a little modification and making some brackets they would have gone in. I had them test fitted. What I noticed was since the seat base had higher sides to the cushion it was hard to easily get in and out...
  18. springer1981

    My new 1992 M998 Avenger

    Before you pull them out (or even after they are changed) grab them firmly from the front and see if you have any movement in them. With the rubber mounts it should have some flex. If it seems rock solid then the bucket is tight to the hood and you should really have longer isolation mounts...
  19. springer1981

    My new 1992 M998 Avenger

    Cool, Mounted my plate in the same location. I'd like to find some original plow push plate but they are probably impossible to find. I'll end up making my own.
  20. springer1981

    My new 1992 M998 Avenger

    Well that would be helpful feedback. How much is a lot? I don't expect to be putting a lot of miles/time on the truck and probably less at night in general. I'm hoping it will be a good plow truck and that will likely use plow lights when I plow at night. Are they a quick high failure rate...
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