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I’m seriously considering picking up an 1165. Does anyone have a list of the modifications from the 1165 base to the A1 version?
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RH Inner Cowl Insulation retrofit for M998.
TM 9-2320-280-20-3 Section 10-30 misses that the wire frame indexes body holes toward the rear of the vehicle in addition to the front three bolts. Install the wire frame first indexing all of the body holes and screws. Then insert insulation pad...
Hood Reinforcement Panel (NSN: 2510-01-547-7220)
The hood was starting to flex with one man openings and armored grill. Really impressed with the build quality on this kit. Great fit and tons more structural rigidity. I've scanned and attached the instructions for the kit as well.
Left side...
Thanks.
Interesting that my ‘89 M998 had zero insulation other than the doghouse and interior mats. I.e. no underbody insulation whatsoever.
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What do you use?
I take it the later silver style underbody insulation is referenced in a new parts manual/service manual?
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Installing insulation and retainer on an M998 with none. TM 9-2320-280-20-3 Section 10-31 is a great guide. That said the installation refers to this piece being in two sections vs one piece (12446852). Is this piece supposed to be cut along the parting line or is the installation process wrong...
Ditto ref universal joints. I just replaced all the front and rear shaft joints in my M998. All were loose/worn to some degree. One was bone dry and approaching failure immanently.
Also a good opportunity to check and replace the front shaft carrier bearing if you have the early model front...
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