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  1. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Well, it had to happen at some point... I believe my PCB box went out yesterday. Without any previous symptoms, yesterday tried to start. Cranked for for 10 seconds, no start, filled the garage with white smoke. For some reason I even watched the trucks' voltmeter and no voltage drop or rise...
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    Want a tachometer for your humvee ?

    Hey @HUMMER H1 , I was just searching for different Tachometers and installation methods here on this board, even maybe starting a new thread, then ran across this post of yours. Would you have time to post some pics? Also, would you mind if I hijacked this thread a little bit and asked which...
  3. Thunderbirds

    Misaligned brake switch

    That will most likely throw a code 37 TCC Brake Switch Stuck On, won't it?
  4. Thunderbirds

    Misaligned brake switch

    Same here on the super touchy brakes. I wonder if one could make a bent or offset connection rod between the two switches so on activates sooner/later.
  5. Thunderbirds

    Misaligned brake switch

    My M1123 has the same issue. I opted for the brake switch not being as sensitive as it should be. Others have commented on the brake pedal travel being very short so that the lights only illuminate when half the brake pressure is on. I think RTW and Mogman have contemplated a modification to...
  6. Thunderbirds

    Trans light always on

    Just to clarify b/c it's not 100% clear the way you are describing: Turn the switch to run only not starting the engine yet, the light stays on. Start the engine and return to run, the light should be off.
  7. Thunderbirds

    Just purchased a M1123 on Gov Planet - Reno NV area

    Welcome to the forum. Lots of good info and help... Nice looking truck. You're lucky to get some of the deep water fording parts like the exhaust. They did take the CDR valve and most likely the container and valve. Just like on my M1123 that I just got a few months back. I took the liberty...
  8. Thunderbirds

    Fuel System Troubleshooting and final resolution (IT WAS THE SOCK)

    Sorry to hear. This will for sure make you a stronger person... :confused: Just out of curiosity before you get into wrenching and to cover the basics, did someone refuel and putting gas in by accident? Best of luck.
  9. Thunderbirds

    GovPlanet HMMWV without serial number

    If all else fails, you can always use or sell the truck as a farm truck (like a tractor or implement), banned to stay on the owners' property. The question that comes up is how much money to sink into it to make it usable for that... I wonder if others could chime in about engine serial numbers...
  10. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    BUT, I just thought of something. The correct belt is Truck Serial number dependent... Under and over serial number 196900.
  11. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    This belt worked great for me. It is 98" long, and works with the 6.5, non- turbo. Some places sell this Bando belt as NSN compatible. Not sure about the A/C pulley, haven't treally seen the setup in person.
  12. Thunderbirds

    1989 M998 stupid question

    When i got my truck in May this year this was also disconnected and I had to ask. I just recently plugged it back in and it seems to work fine, more testing and trouble shooting to be done to find out why it was disconnected. I assume to keep the cooling better as it was used in a desert...
  13. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Great advice, thank you. I will be chasing the wires and report back what I find... The truck drives nicely now I wonder how or why... Yes, the TPS is in the center next to the coolant manifold.
  14. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    So, I spent 5 hours in the Auto Hobby Shop at Ellsworth AFB yesterday. Huge shout out to John, shop manager and his buddy Joe, both retired Motorpool Sgts. We did get the OD situation somewhat figured out. It must have been a combination of some hydraulic fluid in the electrical connector at...
  15. Thunderbirds

    Will cheap Harbor Freight tire balancer fit center hub of 2-piece rims.

    Still begs the question if the balancer will hold the weight... According to the owners manual on HF, the balancers' capacity is 15" light truck... Probably a huge difference to the 37" with runflats. Just MHO. But, if you do move forward, keep the board up to date.
  16. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Hey everyone, I need a bit of help in all things overdrive. Fluids are new and at the correct level, filter changed within the last 200 miles. Symptoms: Occasionally, but not often, I get trans code 22, Throttle Position circuit high edit LOW. When hot, shifting 2nd, 3rd and then 4th is...
  17. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Oh wow, that completely escaped me. Thanks for pointing that out. The max GVWR is 10,300. I am nowhere near that... That means I (and everyone else for that matter) can adjust the pressures for ride quality, until one loads up with cargo. I think I will adjust to 25 front and 30 rear to start...
  18. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    I have to edit: The front are recommended 35PSI, the REAR is what I lowered from 40 PSI.
  19. Thunderbirds

    It's alive!!!

    Quick question on tire pressure... I know that is a horse beaten to death, over and over again. Then resuscitated, just to be beaten again. BUT, each truck is unique. So, I recently got 4 used, 90% Bajas from Feltz, load range E, on 24 paired bolt rims. I inflated them to 40 PSI, and they...
  20. Thunderbirds

    Light Switch on Horn Come On ???

    Sounds like a shorted wire. The horn only works if you turn on the service lights, that is intentional and meant to avoid accidentally sounding the horn, bright lights, turn signals, or any other observable signals in "blackout conditions" or when you absolutely need to stay quiet and dark in...
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