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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Humvee Radiator Fan Clutch

    ive seen this a few times, I ultimately end up just replacing the fan clutch…
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Hmmwv turret tray

    That’s an A2 stamped tray, they were used in super early Army m1151’s, but no longer, the correct tray is dependent on your turret bearing. i have all versions and variations of turrets and trays
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Serpentine belt usage - ok or not?

    Check and clean the smooth pulleys…
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    Failing differential?

    Check/change diff gear oil, check the magnetic plug…its Also possible to have a sticking caliper piston, so check your rotors and pads too.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    M1167 A/C trouble shooting

    Flush backwards from the high and low pressure lines, you can remove the manifold from the compressor and the lines from where they terminat, dirt doesn’t get that far down the lines.
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    MEP 803A - Clueless in Texas

    You need better photos….stand back and take a pic of a wider area
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    Fan stuck ON

    loosen the 6 5/16 screws and keep air on tapping the housing where the clutch plates are
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    How does dual switch brake pedal work ?

    have you checked the transmission relay to make sure 29T is plugged in?
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    How does dual switch brake pedal work ?

    you don’t get codes on a dead TCM…or in some cases,open the TCM encl and see if there is even a TCM inside.
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    Humvee cv boots

    ECV/REV CV boots have been on national backorder since 2024
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    Bringing non-runner M1165A1 REV back to life!

    DO NOT USE DCP….worst pump rebuilder in the U.S. just buy a new or rebuilt from HPG or MAC
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    Humvee cv boots

    All distributors are OOS on ECV/REV boots…have been since October
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    M1167 A/C trouble shooting

    a leak down test done correctly by the shop would have revealed a leak before installation of refrigerant, the amount of refrigeration is based on ambient OAT….
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    M1167 A/C trouble shooting

    If both condenser fans on both side are Running? The AC compressor is working, cold air out of rear evaporator and hot air in front? The Hot water valve has failed, this play havoc on the thermostat switch on the side of the front evaporator…and lastly, the thermostat switch if it’s not a “gold...
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    M1165A1B3FK5 parts in TM

    i have everything in stock….PM me
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Starter Enguages in Run Position after R&R

    check for voltage at the solenoid lead while in the “run” position”, check that the start switch wires are plugged in correctly, there are only 3 and one is “Ribbed”, making it only having to figure out 2.
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    M1167 A/C trouble shooting

    I can’t see that they installed more than maybe a pound of r134s with the compressor inoperable, once the system has about 1/2 or so pound, the pressure matches atmospheric pressure and will flat line, you would need to heat up the r134 canister, even then it’s impossible in my opinion. The...
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    Starter Enguages in Run Position after R&R

    You can’t mis-wire a starter if you pay attention to the ring lead sizes…if You have power on 74a in the RUN position? The issue is the start switch wired incorrectly, the power should only be present in “start” position.
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    M1165A1B3FK5 parts in TM

    So you are looking for an M1165A1 Rear wall assembly?
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    M1152 400 Amp Alternator

    that’s the engine harness, that’s not an issue with 400’s, something else cut that wire or the harness was run incorrectly. This 400amp issue has been beaten to death On this forum by yours truly, I even fabricated the first conversion to 200amp generator using the 400amp bracket. Since than, I...
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