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I've used electrolysis to remove rust from a gas tank and it worked too well! I had leaks everywhere and POR-15 struggled to close them. Not that this should be taken as a bad thing. In my experience with setting it all up, it works very well. The anode will get cakes with gunk, and periodic...

Don't forget to check the control arm ball joints too. I've seen some very bad ones (guy was in front of me at a trail ride, his control arm was visibly wonky going over obstacles). Loose control arm bearings let the arm waggle, which might explain your instability. The other advice is also...

My horn didn't work at first. I jumped 24V to it straight from a good source, bypassing the button. It crackled to life after some intermittent grumbles and has worked fine since. Try giving it a jump start! BDGR

There's a slightly more modern M944A1 in Marshall VA at Jeff Symanski's Tactical Truck yard. Been for sale for some time. Not in as nice of shape, but it's a great start for someone who wants a gull wing shop van. BDGR

I bought a pair of Mini Cooper front seats off someone locally for very little $$ and am planning to adapt them to my HMMWV. I am surprised at how stinking heavy they are. Will need to reinforce the battery tray cover for sure. Making a frame for the driver's side should be straightforward, I...

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Agree with those saying to investigate the parking brake setup to address the Brake light indicator being on. That light is ONLY related to the parking brake. You mention the mechanic said sticking rear brakes... Those too can be related to a mis-adjusted parking brake. Whenever rear brake...

This is an easy answer and not bad news: That's the glow plug cycle. Intended and expected from a diesel. (I asked about it too, shortly after I got my 998 running.) Welcome to the club! Bulldogger

Mine gets water in it because I haven't replaced the seal strips along the hood/windshield boundary. It's on the list, I promise! BDGR

Here's how I clean small tubes: find a 3-4" piece of 1/16" or 3/32" braided steel wire (like for hanging large paintings/pictures of ffrom motorcycle clutch cables). Chuck it in a hand drill and begin turning while feeding it into the tube. The frayed end will fray and twist and auger that...

Have you checked the connection on the opposite side of the + post that leaves the battery compartment? The 24V+ lead leaves the battery compartment in the front left corner by attaching to a post, not running the cable through the wall (at least in my HMMWV). That post has a 24V+ lead to the...

Hey Cabell, might you bring a 3 burner Coleman stove with you? I have a 2-burner, but am still envious of my in-laws 3-burner they've had since their wedding registry days 35 years ago. Still planning to be there. Bulldogger

Looks like an overland camper waiting to happen! BDGR

Regarding lock washers I offer you two words: Tack Weld Don't trust lock washers, even if brand new and nice and sharp, to hold that driveshaft. After dealing with being stuck on the side of the road in the heat of summer, huge red puddle under me from the corner of the transfer case being...

I don't recall anyone mentioning DynaPad, but there are some threads that mention Dynamat and its competitors. Best results in my observation are when the install is done with major components removed and clean/clear body panels. Comments on whether to do it inside or underside vary as well...

Ah! That is different. Time to add this mod to the list... BDGR

The first 12 inches are the hardest, def. have to lift with my legs. I get the best results standing by the drivers door, pushing up on the wheel well edge, both hands, back straight knees bent. I like the idea of assistance, but if I gotta get it 4" I might as well take it the whole way... BDGR

On my rotors the center of the (domed) caliper piston is NOT solid. I learned this the hard way when using a C-clamp to compress them. They look terrible but work just fine. There is a special tool for compressing HMMWV Rotors apparently, which I do/did not have. If you decide not to buy it (and...

Hey Mullaney, please remind me when/where the Green Truck event is. I've never attended so can't recall. BDGR

We should be able to come this year!