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  1. bigred350

    87 hemtt M977 New Owner

    I just did an oil change on my m985 today took 31 qts of sae40 with filter. what are you guys getting for engine and tranny temps? my engine runs about 200 degrees hwy and local roads. tranny with 15/40 runs 150 degrees hwy and between 170-200 degrees local roads. dont mean to hijack the thread...
  2. bigred350

    HEMMT M985 filter numbers

    HEMTT M985 filter numbers Here are some filter numbers for the HEMTT M985 Military part #'s Baldwin part #'s Fleetguard part #'s spin on oil filter #23518666 #B95-MPG #LF3380 spin on...
  3. bigred350

    4l80e reverse light

    Hi there i have a hmmwv with a 6.5 engine and a 4l80e trans. Is there a wire connection or a reverse light switch on this tranny. Looking to hook up reverse lights the proper way. Thank you.
  4. bigred350

    Buying a HEMTT across the country

    Must be the same person, because it did come from northern Michigan and yes got it off evil-bay.
  5. bigred350

    Buying a HEMTT across the country

    Sorry I don't know who 007 is, other than James Bond lol
  6. bigred350

    Buying a HEMTT across the country

    I purchased the M985 HEMTT from michigan about a month ago, cost me $2300 to ship it to CT. thats about 2.25 a loaded mile which I thought was a fair price. truck is registered and insured runs great, I will be changing all fluids and filters sense everything is dated 2013. with that being said...
  7. bigred350

    transmission oil change for HEMTT

    I dont know if my tranny is 10wt or 15/40 but from the dip stick its definitely oil. so my question is will i hurt anything by adding 10wt to 15/40 or vise versa?
  8. bigred350

    M923a2 question

    That's what I thought. Thank you.
  9. bigred350

    M923a2 question

    Hi there on the 5 ton wheel with ctis the valve is on one side, on the other side is a steel block is this a counter weight for the valve, or is it just a wheel weight and would be there regardless if the truck has ctis or not?
  10. bigred350

    M123 and M125 10-tons

    Do the M123's share any body parts i.e. cabs,doors,hoods with any other 2.5 or 5 ton trucks?
  11. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    Oh good to know I'll check it out but mine definitely says TP20 over the wheels
  12. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    20 psi is painted right over each wheel
  13. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    Thanks for the info all four of my tires were made within the first couple of weeks of 2008
  14. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    Ok I didn't check the tow yet bringing it by my buddy's shop on Friday he has an alignment machine. To answer some questions vehicle is a hmmwv on hmmwv 16.5 wheels, running 20psi i don't haul anything with it so just the weight of the truck which is 5500lbs I think. I live in CT. So road temps...
  15. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    Thanks for the info I'll check the tow on front and rear tonight
  16. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    Front's are even across rears are worn a little more on out side
  17. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    I have not. But truck goes down the road nice and straight and all 4 wearing evenly just seems odd to me but I'll check can I fine in the tm's what the measurements should be?
  18. bigred350

    Surplus tires

    Hi there I purchased 4 like new 95% 37" goodyear's about a year ago I have put about 5k on them (mostly street) and there 1/2 to 3/4 worn already has anyone else had this issue with surplus tires?
  19. bigred350

    fuel shut off solenoid question

    Thanks for the info I will check all that tomorrow. Are there any pros or cons to removing the solenoid and just using the engine stop?
  20. bigred350

    fuel shut off solenoid question

    Hi there searched the forums and got some leads but still have questions. My m925a2 it could sit for days even weeks i get in it turn the key and instantly starts up but once i let it run or drive it and shut it off when i go to start it back up the shut off solenoid is not engaging i have to...
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