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  1. johnhjohnson2

    M998 Starting Issues

    Over the past year I developed some starting issues. Sometimes the truck cranks right up like new, other times takes 10-30 tries to start. Pressing on accelerator slightly helps the issue some of the time but not every time. If you turn engine off after running and try to restart it kicks...
  2. johnhjohnson2

    Coil springs and tire size question

    Hey Guys, I have a tire starting to bubble on one side and decided it's time to move away from surplus tires to aftermarket. I had planned to upgrade to winch or snow plow springs to allow for 39.5" tires but after measuring it seems like I may already have heavier duty springs. I measured...
  3. johnhjohnson2

    Grinding sound when braking after installing new Half Shafts and removing shims

    Hey guys, I took the hmmwv to my buddy's shop today. I replaced both rear half shafts and removed the shims in the rear. There were 2 shims on the passenger side rear and 4 shims on the drivers side rear. I removed all of them as most of the people in post I have read of doing it take them...
  4. johnhjohnson2

    Vibration when hit 32 mph

    Hey guys I have a strong vibration in truck I can't figure out. It happens when I hit 32 mph and disappears at as I get to 35 mph. It also hits again if I get truck to 64-65 (with a breeze going down hill lol). It has been that way since day I got from auction. It is precise enough that I...
  5. johnhjohnson2

    Connecting TDM strange issues with air restriction gauge, temp and transmission

    I have a 1989 M998 bought at auction. When I received it the TDM was unplugged where the fan runs constantly which I have heard is common. When I connect my TDM my fan does not quit running when in neutral or drive with parking brake on. When I drive the vehicle for 20-30 minutes with TDM...
  6. johnhjohnson2

    1989 HMMWV Front Drive Shaft Out of Phase

    My mechanic recently replaced my transfer case on my 1989 6.2L HMMEV and noticed my front drive shaft was out of phase. He wanted me to ask someone in the know if that is how it is supposed to be or if it needs to be corrected. Anyone know for certain?
  7. johnhjohnson2

    Transfer Case Fail and Cant Go Over 45 mph

    Hello All, I am having some issues identifying what went wrong with my 1989 M998 and hoping for some suggestions. I was driving through town at approx. 30 mph and heard what sounded like a u-joint bracket failing. I could hear what sounded like someone hitting a hammer under the cargo bed...
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