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  1. INFChief

    M1083 crank no start, looking for a Mechanic to help me get it started

    Once you get those old bolts out make sure the inside diameter & threads were not compromised.
  2. INFChief

    M1083 crank no start, looking for a Mechanic to help me get it started

    The biggest question now is; “what caused those bolts to shear off”? Have you flat towed the truck with the brakes cages? I’m wondering if there’s a problem in the transmission or drive train that caused this? Did some knucklehead try to recover this vehicle and cause this damage through...
  3. INFChief

    LMTV Hitch Extension Kit installed!

    Thank you. I am not anticipating getting it done in one day. Like you, I own more tools than a man should ever need. I am not inclined to rent a mag base drill. I’ll more than likely incrementally drill bigger holes until I get to 3/4” - 19mm.
  4. INFChief

    GovPlanet Humvee Arrival and Inspection

    IIRC?
  5. INFChief

    LMTV Hitch Extension Kit installed!

    A couple of questions if you don’t mind. 1) How long did the entire job take? 2) Was / were there any tools, materials, or supplies you should have on hand that you hadn’t thought about? 3) The TM doesn’t say to remove the shock completely; it just says to “move (rotate top) away & out of the...
  6. INFChief

    GovPlanet Humvee Arrival and Inspection

    Piece by piece, step by step. Enjoy!
  7. INFChief

    1987 m1028 history

    The “B-5” indicates the vehicle was in Bravo Company, Troop, Squadron, or so on. In the Army 1’s we’re S1’s, 2 =S2’s, 3’a = S3’s, 4 = S4’s, 5 = XO’s, 6 = Commanders, 7’s are 1SG’s or CSM’s. B-5 (in the Army) would have been a Company XO.
  8. INFChief

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    Except for the 1st photo, my fingernail didn’t catch on to anything. I’ll check again in the AM but Photo 2 was more of a shiny versus dull appearance. I didn’t see any burnishing despite that grease smelling toasted.
  9. INFChief

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    Jacked up both rear axles & removed the rear driveshaft. Those caps played stubborn but finally came out. I’ve smelt burnt trans fluid, burnt differential gear oil, and burnt wheel bearing grease but today is the first time in more than 61 years on this planet that I ever smelt burnt u-joint...
  10. INFChief

    Axle housing leak

    Problems such as? It’s a dirty job but not overly difficult. Are you sure it’s an axle seal? If you are, get replacement shoes and lots of brake kleen. You might be well advised to buy a CV boot at the same time.
  11. INFChief

    Steering adjustment

    The drag link is often overlooked!
  12. INFChief

    How many have had their driveshafts balanced?

    I’ve had one done thus far but will get the other 2 done. 2 of my driveshafts show signs of ‘injury’ which made me suspect of them. It also may be why I have a ‘limp’ when driving. I’ve been buying u-joints and need one more for the final (front) driveshaft. I did the intermediate axle 1st...
  13. INFChief

    New LMTV owner

    In NYS, they simply added zeroes to my Serial # to be able to fill the data requirement. I agree with Mullaney - those #’s need to match. In my case, though, I will rely on the data plates still mounted to the truck and all of the original paperwork that came with it to explain why DMV added...
  14. INFChief

    air conditioner horizontal compact 9000 BTU TM

    I’ll double-check. I may have fat fingered the # typing it.
  15. INFChief

    air conditioner horizontal compact 9000 BTU TM

    Let’s revive this - with a twist! I picked up 2 ARE 9,000 btu 115v a/c units. NSN: 4120-01-136-2214. I have not been able to ascertain a Model #. These are 1ph, 50/60hertz The TM’s I found appear to be 9-4120-378-14 & 378-24P. Unless my eyes have completely failed me I cannot find that...
  16. INFChief

    Strange sound coming from rear end

    Do you know the process for correcting the DL angle - if it’s off?
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