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  1. BadAmish

    Cables Galore - M1097R1 Radio Cables Removed and Intact

    I was able to remove a bunch of cables from our M1097R1. Attached are photos of the cable labels and cable connector ends to show their condition. I have not done any research yet on these cables so I do not know their value, if any. 10511-0704-040 - 3 photos (with cable attached rubber caps)...
  2. BadAmish

    Radio Cable Routing Questions

    I am baffled on the routing of some of the radio cables I am trying to remove. Maybe someone here can enlighten me.
  3. BadAmish

    That New HMMWV Smell

    Am I weird in that I like the smell inside our HMMWV? I told my wife it's that new HMMWV smell and she said the HMMWV was not new. I vacuumed inside the HMMWV for the first time yesterday and I even removed the military issue pine cones. I was afraid I would be washing away that new HMMWV...
  4. BadAmish

    Anyone Know What Size Hex These Are?

    Hello World, I don't have a good assortment of hex wrenches to try but my 8mm seems to fit - but pretty tight - so I bought a 5/16 inch hex thinking that must be it and it also does not fit perfectly. I've already rounded one bolt a bit so I thought I would try asking you folks. Here is a...
  5. BadAmish

    New HMMWV Owner In Oregon

    Hello HMMWV Folks, We just got our M1097R1 HMMWV from GovPlanet delivered and are still awaiting the title stuff (told up to 90 days). We live in Southern Oregon and would like to know what issues we may encounter, if any, when we get to the point of getting our HMMWV street legal. If there...
  6. BadAmish

    M1097R1 Parking Brake Stuck Down (off)

    Hello, I cannot engage the parking brake on our (new to us) M1097R1 HMMWV. It feels like it is stuck when I try and lift (engage) the parking brake lever. Once in a while I was able to get it to engage and it hold the truck well, but most of the time I cannot not pull up the brake lever. If...
  7. BadAmish

    New HMMWV M1097R1 Guy Has Questions

    Hello, We are proud to have just gotten our first HMMWV, which we got from GovPlanet. So many questions that we hope some of you can help us with. There appears to be additional stuff that appears to be intercom or radio related. Is any of this stuff useful for HAM/Amatuer radio? Thank you
  8. BadAmish

    HMMWV Forum Privileges

    Hello, We just got a HMMWV and I wanted to make a post in the HMMWV forum but it says I have insufficient privileges. What do I have to do to be able to post in the HMMWV forum? Thank you,
  9. BadAmish

    MEP-1050 3 Phase To Single Phase

    Hello genset experts, We got a MEP 1050 from GovPlanet that is 3three phase and recently we had a licensed electrician come out to give us an estimate on the cost of hooking it up to our home. He said we need to switch the MEP-1050 from three phase to single phase and I do not know how or even...
  10. BadAmish

    MEP-1050 Fault Code 3665

    Hello All, Just found this site from a YouTube video with another MEP generator owner. We just got a MEP-1050 and are in the process of attempting to start it for the Forst time (for us). We are getting a fault code 3665 - see attachment - and am looking for tips on where to start looking. I...
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