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  1. MarkM

    DOT3/4 vs DOT5 - Solicone vs. Glykol based brake fluid

    An old brake fluid article of mine: Brake Fluid DOT Grades DOT3 DOT3 brake fluid is the "conventional" brake fluid used in most vehicles. Advantages: DOT3 fluid is inexpensive, and available at most gas stations, department stores, and any auto parts store. Disadvantages: DOT3 fluid eats...
  2. MarkM

    Is there a way to run Optima batteries in the HMMWV?

    Don't recall where I got mine but these look really nice. Mark Battery terminal protectors
  3. MarkM

    Is there a way to run Optima batteries in the HMMWV?

    Yeah that pic is not my HMMWV but you can set up the batteries up properly without issue. Below is my truck. You can see the tape as an attempt to cut down on the creaking sounds which in these trucks us an effort in futility. Mark
  4. MarkM

    Is there a way to run Optima batteries in the HMMWV?

    They have spacers made for this swap to go from the 6TL to the Optimas. I run the red tops (like the ones below) in my 91 M998. Mark
  5. MarkM

    Universal X door/Soft Door Stryker

    They are very different latches so I would say no. Mark
  6. MarkM

    Change of perception re: soft top vs hard top

    The soft tops always looked more manly to me. Just my .02 cents. Mark
  7. MarkM

    Tire pressure

    The pressure info and what load range the tires are are needed to help you choose the correct road pressure.
  8. MarkM

    Hi. Another new member, wanting to say hello...:)

    Welcome to the green metal psychosis. Mark
  9. MarkM

    Tire pressure

    Look again as it will have pressure info on the sidewall.
  10. MarkM

    Tire pressure

    I meant what brand? Goodyear MTs, BFGoodrich or Goodyear MTRs.
  11. MarkM

    Tire pressure

    What tires do you have and what shape are they in? As I said I personally would try 40psi for your truck. Mark
  12. MarkM

    Rubber cord source?

    These look good. Mark Fabric marine 1/2" shock cord
  13. MarkM

    Tire pressure

    One thing I ran into is I had a really slow leak in one of my tires and would not notice it looking at it until it was down to about 10psi. Not good so I purchased the little tire valve caps that show green at 50lbs and above and red at about 45lbs. Tgey come in all kinds of pressures. Great...
  14. MarkM

    Tire pressure

    If you put them at full pressure on a lighter truck than the HMMWV you will have a rough ride and wear out the tire tread center a bit faster For that truck I would try 40psi and see how she does. I run 50psi on my M998 as it smooths out the vibrations on the highway (need to have the tires...
  15. MarkM

    Is this a typo mistake or it’s possible?

    My 91 M998 refit in 2008 has a GM 6.5 NA , Three speed and the NP 242. Mark
  16. MarkM

    Rubber cord source?

    Actually I prefer the fabric covered rubber shock cord as it helps keep the UV light at bay. Have had it as tie downs on my trailer for like six years now with no issues. Just my .02 cents. Mark
  17. MarkM

    HMMWV Brake Fluid DOT 5 HELP!!

    The problem with DOT 5 is it does not absorb water so if it's old and the system has collected water it naturally flows to the lowest point in the system and rots out the lines in that spot.
  18. MarkM

    HMMWV Brake Fluid DOT 5 HELP!!

    DOT 5.1 is NOT a silicone brake fluid. Dot 5 is. DOT 3,4 and 5.1 are all glycol-based fluids with the major differences is the boiling point.
  19. MarkM

    Rubber cord source?

    They sell shock cord in all kinds of sizes. I used 1/2" shock cord on my M101A2 to go from bow to bow under tension to keep the cargo cover from sagging between the bows. Worked great. I also used it for the cover tie downs. Below was my first attempt but unfortunately the rope would sag from...
  20. MarkM

    Converto Trailer

    Yes very nice trailer.
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