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  1. Thunderbirds

    Strange Crank No Start Condition

    Check step 3. Maybe air trapped from sitting? I am assuming it's still fueled up...
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    2000 HMMWV M1123 Project

    Yea, been there. In the beginning the lure of figuring stuff out and tinkering is greater than most life's' problems. But the problems don't go away... Usually they catch up. You would enjoy the labor of working on the truck much more when you're less distracted by everyday stuff. I have to...
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    Smoke on start up (not glow plugs)

    I'm assuming it died on it's own, you didn't turn it off, correct? In the TM 9-2320-280-10 (I usually start here), table 3-1, page 3-4 there is a troubleshooting guide. Have you tried draining the fuel filter in case you had some water collect in there: 6. ENGINE STARTS BUT MISFIRES, RUNS...
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    M1123 in Tucson

    It is highly advisable to replace all fluids if they are still in the systems. Unless you know for sure how long it's been since last replacement, and the operating conditions since...
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    LED headlight lens?

    One big concern I would have is to make sure they are DOT approved, or risk a ticket from the Po-Po... I've also read that the thickness of the lens can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. That can create a problem that the lens ring or screws won't work. But I think we all can agree, the...
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    PURCHASED HMMWV WITH NO MODEL YEAR ON DOCUMENTS - TEXAS

    Did they ever get back to you? For our 1999 M1123, our local insurance agent (Farm Bureau Financial Services) went through Progressive and insured us for $72/year. Liability only, but still. Value at $15,000, 850 credit score, no ticket/accidents in 30 years, multi vehicle discount (3...
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    WTH: White Wall tires on Taliban HMMWV?

    Pretty dumb idea, it's like painting a scope ring/bullseye for the enemy to aim at from far away... But, consider the source.
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    Fluids for HMMWV

    I get mine from Wally World... It says Dex III compatible, I hope that's is correct? Anyone else out there know more?
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    Fluids for HMMWV

    Apparently DEX VI is backwards compatible with II and III, meaning you can use VI instead, but not the other way around. But I will keep using DEX III if I can find it. Dexron VI replaced Dexron II and III, and can be used in General Motors domestically built or import transmissions that...
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    Fluids for HMMWV

    Here is an oil filter cross refernce I use for all my vehicles. Personally, I love the WIX series. 51060 for this truck... https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/AC-Delco/PF1218
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    Replacing Hood Latch Dogbones

    TM 9-2320-280-20-3, chapter 10, page 10-4.
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    M1097A2 won't start - acting like it is in gear.

    Check the wires under the dashboard. Maybe the kids pulled one or more apart?
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    M1097A2 won't start - acting like it is in gear.

    And I am assuming they are still connected below and actually change the gear below? As in you still have the same resistance when shifting. Other that that, I am stumped...
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    M1097A2 won't start - acting like it is in gear.

    Possibly transfer case shift knob not aligned in gear/inbetween gears? Not sure if that would make a difference....
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    OUT AND ABOUT WITH MY HMMWV

    It was a good time, wasn't it? Bret Michaels did suck pretty bad, disappointing. But the others were awesome. Besides us, the only MV I saw was this deuce, but never did meet the owners. I love his unit designation on the bumper :ROFLMAO:
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    OUT AND ABOUT WITH MY HMMWV

    We just survived 9 days Buffalo Chip rock concert line up/camping at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. A real good time to be had if you can restrain yourself from the "hard partying" and stick to the fun stuff. Line up that we attended at the Chip was Bad Wolves, Travis Tritt...
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    Alignment help needed after shim removal!

    Here is a video with basic breakdown on the principals. Then, follow the TM (9-2320-280-20-2 Paragraph 8-11, page 8.38 . Also front end is para 8-10, page 8-32. Some follow on maintenance required. These TMs are written with a 18 year old high school graduate in mind. Pretty easy to follow.
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    My replacement tires from Feltz tires came in yesterday (unfortunately the top tire got damaged in transit, the shipping company employees must have put another pallet on top and gauged the sidewall pretty deep. Now I am waiting what Feltz tires is going to do to get a replacement out here... I...
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    Need help with power steering issue from hell

    Depending on the rate and sensitivity of the gauge, fluttering is just when pressure bottlenecks in the hose to the gauge, or the gauge itself. It happens often when I synchronize my carburetors on our Vtwin motorcycles and have the gauges hooked up. I know its not hydraulic pressure in my...
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    Humvee Steering Issue

    Any progress on this? Just wondering... I had a pressure line slightly loose, maybe less than 1/2 turn, enough to suck air in and cause an airlock in the cooler. Once tightened, and properly bled (most important part, I thought I was topped off, but ended up filling another 2 cups worth while...
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