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  1. MatthewH

    Propane Carb Conversion, Hobart Welder/Wisconsin Engine

    Hadn't even thought of checking with a forklift company. There's a couple semi local I'll have to stop in and ask
  2. MatthewH

    Propane Carb Conversion, Hobart Welder/Wisconsin Engine

    Only issues I've had with the control box was the relay on top was bad when I first got it. Other than figuring out how the box worked and controlled the ignition system, haven't had any issues so far. Parts do seem difficult to source, most generator side stuff seems to have to come out of...
  3. MatthewH

    Propane Carb Conversion, Hobart Welder/Wisconsin Engine

    I have an email into them, with some general question's about there kits and setup. Was hoping somebody had traveled this path already, or had a used setup they were looking to sell so I could pick there brain
  4. MatthewH

    Propane Carb Conversion, Hobart Welder/Wisconsin Engine

    Has anybody converted the Hobart G-204 welder that comes in the M-887 service body from gas to propane? I have a low hour unit I use mainly for backup 120v power, and mild welding I'd like to convert, and having a hard time finding a kit. The welder itself is powered by a Wisconsin VG-4D 4cyl...
  5. MatthewH

    M880 alternative to Carter BBD carb??

    I honestly don't remember, I've since sold the truck. All I remember was a Holley 2bbl, that was a direct swap for the Carter.
  6. MatthewH

    Issues With Reman'd Master Cylinders

    I will have to check and see if they are dot 5 compatible. As for new vs reman, you guys are correct, new is better, and that's what I usually use when available. Have to see if they can get one, otherwise ill have to find one elsewhere
  7. MatthewH

    Issues With Reman'd Master Cylinders

    Those that have had to replace your master cylinder in the last couple years, have you had issues with them leaking, and not lasting very long? Running a CUCV master/hydro booster on my M37, and have replaced the master twice now due to a leak, usually out the back side between the master and...
  8. MatthewH

    Help with Hobart Navy Welder

    Contact Hobart directly. Even though its military, and they no longer support the unit, they will have a pdf file of the original owners manual. Went threw the same thing with the Hobart welder/genny out of my Dodge M887, sent them an email, couple days later had a pdf file, which included...
  9. MatthewH

    HMMWV Glow Plug Specs, Properly sizing a fuse

    This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for this info. Won't be hard to change out the fuse holder, I had bought one that uses a small bar style fuse, and they start at 100amp and go up from there Again, thank you
  10. MatthewH

    HMMWV Glow Plug Specs, Properly sizing a fuse

    What I ended up doing is running a short wire from the battery to a 80amp Maxi Fuse holder under the seat with the batteries. Then run my wire from there threw rubber heater hose threw the cab to the solenoid. No idea if this works yet. Like the rest of this project, everything takes forever and...
  11. MatthewH

    HMMWV Glow Plug Specs, Properly sizing a fuse

    Working on finishing the wiring on my 6.2l swapped M37. Having trouble finding the specs on the stock 24v HMMWV glow plugs, to properly size a fuse for the main hot wire to the solenoid. Here's my layout 2- group 31 batteries under the pass seat, 4 ga wire ran from the batteries to the glow...
  12. MatthewH

    Got my 16.5 rims from boyce equipment for my m37

    Ive looked into burning centers for HMMWV rims for myself and a few others local who have M37's. even with working for a fab shop with a large size Trump laser table, the cost to produce the same center as say the one Trail Worthy carries exceeds just buying them. last time I priced steel, it...
  13. MatthewH

    VWM Harness warning

    Had a chance to check mine over today while in the garage. My insulators are cracked and falling apart as well. So its safe to say the issue goes back a few years. I'll call Monday and see what I can find out
  14. MatthewH

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Went to move mine up to the garage for spring PM's, and found it had no brakes. So looks like I'm rebuilding the entire brake system
  15. MatthewH

    VWM Harness warning

    Any idea how far back the issue goes? I have a VWM harness, and will definitely be looking it over tonight when I get home. Any idea what the new owners name is, incase there's an issue we've got a name to ask for? Thanks Edit, just checked my records, looks like I bought mine around...
  16. MatthewH

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Info on the seats? Kinda like the look and mine needs new seats
  17. MatthewH

    New Michigan License Plate Law for MV's Passes

    Keep a copy of the law in the glove box with the plate. If/when asked about no plate, present the copy of the law and kindly inform them, since its a newer law, alot of officers dont know about it. I've run into this a few times last year, pulled over for no plate on both trucks and trailers...
  18. MatthewH

    M1009 Transmission options question: TH400 vs 700R4

    Try "Spedmon"
  19. MatthewH

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    How you planning on cleaning the tank? Mines got some junk in it, and I need to drain it and clean it out, just not sure the best way to do it. I'd love to swap to an A3 tank, so i won't have issues again.
  20. MatthewH

    Lincoln Welders

    You can still buy DC tools, typically the higher quality Milwaukee's are rated for both AC/DC. At some point the SA series Lincoln's changed, and the enclosure came all the way out to the end of the generator head, so they looked like a box, versus a short box with the generator sticking out
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