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  1. vitamink

    M1097 HMMWV steering problem!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izmpUVdR8EU&list=PLyWMf5udZQAtAFp0EVmjzhRug1LBYWzvl Fast forward to 6 minutes
  2. vitamink

    Question about tailgate chain replacement...

    "shrink wrap" that was going to be my suggestion The inner tube would rot away quickly.
  3. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    AP: If i figure it out i'll send you a message on what i had to change to fix it or correct the issue. I too did the water wetter. UPDATE: I just got in my new hood radiator grill. I currently have the armored louver version and i hoped to switch to the more open mesh style...
  4. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    Lindsay, i'll stop there tomorrow! Hummerguy, I'll check the wiring tomorrow thanks for the idea o1951, as soon as it overheats, i'll take a reading emmado22, when i get to the dealership i'll buy a matched set and plug them in...i'm sure i can use the extra parts.
  5. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    I do wish mud was all it was. I should've mentioned that this hmmwv was built with all new parts and had only 150 miles on it. It hasn't been in the mud at all. I do appreciate all the information everyone has given as i'm sure at some point each of these scenarios may happen to me and it's...
  6. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    I just swapped out the thermostat, just waiting for the RTV to dry and i'll see what's up.
  7. vitamink

    temp guage not working right

    In what way is it not working? Needle not moving at all? Incorrect temp? I found a good TM that i can send you for diagnosing the cooling system...i didn't work for my above situation but it might help you...i can email it.
  8. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    The fan does engage when its all hooked up and running hot. It cools it down to 220 or so then shuts off. The needle goes back up, and just before 240, it kicks on and cools everything back down. It's like clockwork. For all intents and purposes it does seem to be working i just don't think...
  9. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    I just ordered the parts, bought another laser thermometer and ran some checks. With the dash gauge reading 235ish I popped the hood and pointed the thermometer at the large hose that runs into the top of the radiator. It registered at 189. I then pointed it at the overflow tank and it...
  10. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    Who did you speak with at Kascar? I talk to them every day....I will be more then happy to straighten them out on this issue. ************I'm not sure whom. He had a multi syllable first name...not like a dave but more like a jeremy... I dunno. Your truck is not in Iraq in sweltering...
  11. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    I really appreciate all the help so far...i wish i lived near California. I have some questions, are 6.2 and 6.5 parts interchangeable? It was mentioned earlier that the sender and the gauge may not be matched...perhaps he made an error while adding parts..? At what point do you go into...
  12. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    I hear that if your engine overheats while in the field the quick fix is to unplug the "controller" which causes the fan to run non stop so that you can get it to a mechanic. I will try that next. I assume if my engine cools off i'll need to replace either the controller or the thermostat...
  13. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    while driving in traffic it slowly climbs up. If i stomp on the gas it climbs up faster, but gets to 240 then cools down to 220 then back up to 240 before it cools down again.
  14. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    Fast~ I can't sell her, she's perfect...except for this. The fan clutch is engaging i'm assuming since the fan is spinning. I don't know where the thermostat is, but i'm willing to change it if you think that'd help...i'll even buy one that sets the "on" temperature much lower if that's...
  15. vitamink

    HMMWV Overheat Q's and pictures

    Just got my hmmwv and i'm having overheating issues. Today i took her out for the first time and i noticed that the temp gauge was reading kind of high but didn't waver from that position for a while. I later looked back and it was at 240. I immediately parked the thing and looked under the...
  16. vitamink

    Did the 12 volt conversion. Made a funny video of the first start. Enjoy.

    I want to party with that guy.
  17. vitamink

    M998 starts but stalls out while slowing down

    regardless, all the information contained within is pure gold. I'm sure i'll need it down the road.
  18. vitamink

    HMMWV Insurance...what do you call the thing?

    UPDATE: I got it all worked out!!! in case others come here looking for info i'll explain my journey and what i've learned. I checked with the larger carriers (farmers, farm bureau, allstate) and no one wanted anything to do with it. I then moved to online carriers like Geico and...
  19. vitamink

    HMMWV Insurance...what do you call the thing?

    My Insurance agent has failed me so in my desperate hour I contacted Geico and Progressive. The gecko said that he couldn't do it and progressive quoted me $1,000 a month. I tried to check State Farm and got no where. They said I have to speak to an agent in person. Hopefully j.c. Taylor has...
  20. vitamink

    HMMWV Insurance...what do you call the thing?

    Jwailler, would you do me a favor and tell me what is listed on your farm bureau insurance card? Did you add a bunch of 0's to the vin? What does the insurance card list the make and model as?
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