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  1. K

    Flat tow

    If HUMVEE and HUMMER are identical on drive train design, why HUMVEE is not flat tow-able while HUMMER is flat tow-able without disconnecting the drive shaft? What am I missing here?
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    Parking Brake Lever

    On a M998 A1, the tip of hand brake lever touches dash board when the brake is released. Is there a shorter hand lever? Or can the handle length be modified so the tip would not touch dash? Any thoughts to share? Thanks.
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    How to flash 28V DC generator

    After about two month rest, my 28 Volt DC, 4.2KW generator decided to put out only 1.3 Volts with no reason. It was a perfect running generator before rest. It is by Minowitz Mfg with 4A032. I heard a term "flashing", how do I flash this one?
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    28 Volt DC Generator Question

    I acquired the following generator from GL.; US Army Ordnance Corp Minowitz Mfg. Model; DC 4.2 - ORD/28, 28 volt 4.2 KW, 150 Amp, SR No; 110. NSN; 6115008571397. (with 4A032 engine) My questions are; (1). There are two, 2 hole, plug-ins, one near the engine start push button switch, the other...
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    How to on soft door windows

    What is the good way to clean and restore fogy window, on soft doors? Kora
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    Disconnecting batteries

    What difference does it make? When you are working on any electronics, the manual recommends to disconnect negative(-) battery terminal before you do anything. Can I disconnect positive(+) terminal instead? Is there any difference?
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    Plywood ?

    Hello, I have a question. A sheet of plywood under the soft top, what good does it do? Is it worth? If it is what is the right way to do it? Kora
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    BEHR paint hardness

    How long does take to cure and harden Behr paint ? Or does it ever gets hard ? Thanks.
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    Markings on M998

    Can some one tell me what this marking means? "US ARMY NG4LYO" Thanks.
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    Hopkinsville, Ky Pickup

    Hello, I am waiting for EUC to clear for my M998 located somewhere in Hopkinsville, KY. My plan is, upon EUC approval(hope soon) tow it four wheel down for 654 miles to home. According to the inspection report, a tire has "low air". Indeed the left front tire is down to ground, on the picture...
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    High Miles

    On a GL vehicles, if any what should be a concern on a high mileage, say 49,200. miles on 1993 M998?
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    "Low Air" What does it mean?

    One of the Humvees to be auctioned , the Inspection Report states tire is "Low Air". The driver side front tire is half way down to the ground. Do you think it is a flat that must be repaired, or is just matter of to bring an air compressor to air up and drive it out? Your thoughts please. Thanks
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    Motorhome and M998 Flat Tow

    I am considering to tow a M998 behind a 40 ft motorhome during my recovery. I have a 10,000. pound rated "Blue Ox" tow bar on the motorhome which usually I tow my car with. My question is; Is that doable? Has any one towed a M998 using a "Blue Ox" tow bar? What are your suggestions? Thank you...
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    Wheels Types

    What is the difference between 12 bolts, 24 bolts and 8 bolts wheels? Thanks. KK
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    Humvees Scraps

    Does any one know where those tons of scraped Humvee went? That may be a good source of used Humvee parts.
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    Your Advice Please

    Gentlemen, From some where I was contracted with a unshakable Green disease. I am new on this hobby. I saw a dozen or so m923, 5 ton cargo trucks on the Government Liquidation web site for auction. (No M35s were listed) here are my questions; 1). Pros and cons on 5 ton cargo truck vs M35...
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    Storage / Parking

    Where do you folks store / park your beloved M35? We are not allowed to parke it on the street or driveway.
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