HMMWV acquisition and rebuild

[jeremymx26]

 

[AZDeuce]

Cool! Good for you!

 

[jeremymx26]

Thank you. I plan to turn it into a M1025 slant back version but it needs mechanical repairs first.

 

[NDT]

Looks really good just as it is. Way better idea to start with something like this rather than a pair of frame rails! Where did you find it? Unusual to find the pickup version, everyone quickly makes a 4 door out of them.

 

[jeremymx26]

Looks really good just as it is. Way better idea to start with something like this rather than a pair of frame rails! Where did you find it? Unusual to find the pickup version, everyone quickly makes a 4 door out of them.

I found it from a private individual. 4 doors seem more useful for me. A pickup with a cargo cover would be kinda ok I guess, but a family of 3 will dictate the 4 door.
I still have my M35A2 for a pickup.
Coincidentally it is almost exactly a year since I bought my M35 and had to have another. Amazing how this hobby grips you.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Nice looking truck, @ least you have it in your possession & not on a want list! Enjoy!

 

[Gunzy]

Sweet ride. I would like one but can't justify the cost. Post more pics as you make changes.

 

[clinto]

I like the truck models a lot. I think if I ever bought one, that's what I'd want.

Congratulations, it looks great.

 

[vitamink]

what needs to be repaired on it? By any chance did you pick that up in NJ?

 

[jcappeljr]

Looks good,You will be happy with it.I love mine.

 

[jeremymx26]

what needs to be repaired on it? By any chance did you pick that up in NJ?

I picked it up in MD. So far the rear main seal is leaking badly, fan clutch module is MIA, front lights inop, wipers inop, and glow plugs are on a toggle switch and momentary switch.
She's going to be a project for sure. Do you know the truck?

 

[187]

Looks good! I have contemplated selling what I have to finance one several times

 

[jwaller]

Looks familiar. I've seen that yard before.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

I picked it up in MD. So far the rear main seal is leaking badly, fan clutch module is MIA, front lights inop, wipers inop, and glow plugs are on a toggle switch and momentary switch.
She's going to be a project for sure. Do you know the truck?

Does not sound bad....leaky rear main is common till you get the new 2 piece seal installed.
No front lights? Check light switch setting or a bad switch...assuming wire harness good.
not sure why this would have a toggle switch....EESS and TSU should work for you....post a pics of the engine bay and wire harnesses in that area.

 

[jeremymx26]

Does not sound bad....leaky rear main is common till you get the new 2 piece seal installed.
No front lights? Check light switch setting or a bad switch...assuming wire harness good.
not sure why this would have a toggle switch....EESS and TSU should work for you....post a pics of the engine bay and wire harnesses in that area.

I think the wiring harness is cut. I did not check it out yet. I hope to go over it sometime this week and I will post some pictures. Is the 2 peice crank seal a design change. Is it replaced similar to a 4.0L jeep engine or does the crank need to be removed.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

Hopefully is ain't a body harness that is effed up...if so, just replace it....really, you will be much happier in the long run.

rear main seal used to be 2 pieces of wax impregnated rope....now they are a modern tough rubber material.
you have to drop the starter, drop the oil pan, remove oil pump and rear crank bearing cap...the procedure is in the TM, it ain't hard, just take your time. While you are in there, you might want to replace the oil pump...it's cheap.
oh, and you don't need an oil pan gasket...so don't bother, just clean EVERYTHING real good and apply RTV, especially in there rear....you will need the rear bearing cap seal....what I do I buy the oil pan gasket kit from O'Reillys or Napa, I toss the pan gasket but use the rear seal....the real main has to be purchased separate.

 

[jeremymx26]

Excellent tips. Thankyou sir.

 

[Flyingvan911]

Very cool. It looks great!

 

[vitamink]

It looks a lot like one that Chris from NJ built, but now that you've explained it, i doubt he did. If you need any extra parts, let me know i may have some lying around that i'll give you a deal on.

 

[jeremymx26]

Well it appears I have my work cut out for me. No pun intended. But I see at least one new wiring harness and some electrical components.