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Anyone in NOVA have experience dropping a 4L80 out from under a HMMWV? I need to pull mine to have it rebuilt. Don't have the facilities to pull the whole drivetrain, nor do I want to. Figuring on disconnecting the propellor shafts, unbolting the transfer case and crossmember, removing it, then...
I was in Franconia, yes. But moved to WDBG and then Triangle. Part of getting married and consolidating, etc. At least she let me keep the HMMWV ;)
Bulldogger
Another callout for a recommended garage skilled enough to swap a HMMWV powertrain; 6.2L 3L80 to 6.5Turbo 4L80E. I've what looks like a good source for a frame cut complete Turbo powertrain and no-one to install it.
The ones I've talked to have declined, politely, so I'm still searching...
Plan to come to Graves Mountain Rally over Labor Day. Hard to say what the schedule will be this year, but Cabell plans to hold the rally as of recently
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/graves-mountain-rally-virginia-labor-day-weekend-2020.194950/#post-2294608
BDGR
Greetings All!
I'm looking for a reputable shop in Northern VA or DC Metro to handle a re-power of my HMMWV. I'm planning to purchase a 6.5NA or Turbo and 4 speed drivetrain (trans and transfer) soon. I'm prepared financially, and now that I have $$ to invest in it, I'm ready to speak with...
I helped TheCaptain replace a water pump a few summers ago. Lesson learned: tedious or not, drain and remove the radiator stack. If you don’t you’re working with your fingertips next to sharp radiator fins and can barely reach the pump and fan bolts.
You’ll need to make a fitting to pressurize...
I'm up for something, schedule permitting. I'm fairly well booked for October myself due to family stuff, but November is more open. My son and I have done a few such gatherings and like showing up in a non-typical vehicle.
Prefer something not too far from Fairfax myself.
Bulldogger
Welcome CARMAN, there is a trucks and tanks event at the Glen Allen VFW November 4th starting at 9 am. Not too far from you. More info in the NOVA HMMWV owners thread
Just fyi
Bulldogger
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