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  1. juanprado

    Radio tray feet help

    Ndt is correct. The ones you have are for a double stack full size for the 2nd tray.
  2. juanprado

    Replacing hood side stops on M1097A2- how do I access the backing nuts?

    I had the same problem. You really have to get your hand up the inside of the fender and feel around to find them and then put a tool on them. Best to have someone else remove the bolt from the outside while you hold the lock nuts from inside. I used an old napa open end wrench that had a...
  3. juanprado

    M816/NHC250 Oil Filter Installation

    Find a baldwin filters ob1368 kit for oil. Amazon has it for less than $180. Many threads on it here. Does not include the spin on filter. Many choices for spin on from standard, heavy duty, to extended drain interval from fleetrite,wix, sames as napa, baldwin Wix 51970, napa 1970 average...
  4. juanprado

    M816/NHC250 Oil Filter Installation

    Well worth the investment to change the canister set up to a spin on.
  5. juanprado

    What an interesting M998

    Yes! Tm is here: https://www.liberatedmanuals.com/TM-1-4940-355-12-and-P.pdf 10 available on epay. Not my listing nor any connection to me. Would be interesting to see the mount fabbed for the rear as oe, it is mounted to the boxes.
  6. juanprado

    Right rear seat top cover plate not fitting M1097A2

    Lots of Chinesieum reproductions out there with lots of so -so quality sometimes passed off as the real thing to the unsuspecting.
  7. juanprado

    What an interesting M998

    One of these was listed on an eBay for a long long time. The description had information about it which I don't recall and I can't find the listing....
  8. juanprado

    Radio Cable Routing Questions

    Yes, that is one but there is another underneath the truck close to the starter and only visible from underneath along the frame.
  9. juanprado

    Radio Cable Routing Questions

    Could be connected to the shunt under the truck by the battery. Typically they have large grommet with a flange to protect the wire when they drill through panels.
  10. juanprado

    dumb radiator draincock (petcock) question

    lots of chinesium or repros on those hose "bundles" research and buy from a reputable known dealer in genuine surplus.
  11. juanprado

    M548a1 cargo carrier parts

    Saw some of these on videos from Israel pulling out of Gaza. Did not realize they were still in service with modern armies.
  12. juanprado

    Searching for the right LQ-2 Valve WCDFAPL-100

    They are out there. Eastern, Erik's, Big Mike's show the part if you want military Surplus. I believe all Air Brake system parts for the M939 are civy parts and any good HD counterman at Truck Pro or NAPA or such can get you a new haldex formerly midland part. Haldex and Bendix also offer some...
  13. juanprado

    Need replace motor?? Ford 7.3 an option?

    7.3 is a international Navistar with a Ford badge and some tweaks. Pretty solid long history of reliability........ Ymmv
  14. juanprado

    MEP TQG Fuel Pumps - For MEP owners without a spare on the shelf

    No worries on wiper blades. Bosch now owns a large chunk of the market. Fram needed to go away long ago when Kmart closed. Walmart is one of their last major customers. The 2 that catch my interest are raybestos and cardone. Have huge aftermarket presence at most auto parts national chains plus...
  15. juanprado

    Fixing the 1998 HMMWV

    Everything is a trade off. Quality silicone hoses will last much longer and survive higher temps. They have multiple reinforced layers more than plain heater hose. Silicone will not turn hard if sitting up for years with out use. They will also not balloon and swell up on the ends as fast or...
  16. juanprado

    Is this a factory alternator?

    That looks like a 24v delco or clone Not oe More pics might help id. If it is what I think, you should not need to rebuild as they should be readily available.
  17. juanprado

    RARE FIND - New Mile Marker 10,500 57K3541 Winch

    Ken modified this winch to make it work on a ecv. Check out this thread for some info; https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/2-winch-dilema-solved.224628/
  18. juanprado

    m931 canvas top rear window

    They are some good you tube videos that helped me get a started. Once you get the hang of it. You will roll right along.
  19. juanprado

    m931 canvas top rear window

    Speedy sticher awl https://www.sailrite.com/Speedy-Stitcher-Sewing-Awl-Kit?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21317368788&gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1OnyPUSgovNFvwHSenfyd55oc_6jOVyeKcQrUAzc_eQUqcbNMTt2jfdRoCmc0QAvD_BwE Easy to use. Common problem on hmmwv as they don't use a good grade of uv...
  20. juanprado

    WTB - 15x8 CUCV blazer wheels

    possibly LKQ parts can help as they are nationwide and can ship. you have to tell them chevy blazer, won't have a clue about green trucks ;-)
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