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Replaced the frayed serpentine belt with a nice new one. The pulleys did not appear to be misaligned, as best I could tell with a straight edge. I am hoping that it was the inexpensive 6 rib Dayco belt someone else put on it that was the culprit. I'm running an 8 rib NAPA-Gates belt now and...

I've long believed that a REAL man has to wash his hands BEFORE he goes pee... Bulldogger

Thanks RWH. That hold true for my issue. BDGR

Cool! Thanks, I didn't realize I could just replace the boot. That's a will-do for my to-do list. BDGR

PM sent

Finally made time for some long overdue work. I removed each tire (new Treadwrights installed late last year) and checked the oil in every hub, cleaning up here and there. While each tire was off I also greased the zerks and visually inspected the brake pads and rotors. My tie rod boots are...

I had this problem with my old 60A (since upgraded the power plant to include alternator). In my case it was the regulator. A new regulator end cap and the problem went away and stayed away. I have that takeoff 60A alternator if you're interested. But it's definitely cheaper to buy a new...

The flashing Wait Light came back shortly after I jinxed myself by posting the preceding update. Life took over and I had to put it aside until this week. After a few more days of testing glow plugs and tracing wires, I managed to clear the fault by removing and cleaning the glow plug...

The TM calls for the mil-spec regulators to be set at 28V, but 27.5 is still more than 25.4V (roughly two fully charged 12v batteries) so you're charging them and producing excess capacity. Whether that half volt makes a big difference is up to you. If she runs OK and the batteries act fine...

Thought I'd watch a few minutes and ended up watching the whole thing. Quite an adventure, but it should be good to go for many years now. BDGR

We're not going to be able to attend this year, unless we just drive out for the day Friday to say hello. Another event has taken priority this year. BDGR

Paper form sent by mail, back up with a PM here to be sure. No electronic payment that I know of BDGR

Unless it comes with headsets, that is VERY expensive compared to what I paid for a similar brand. I got the intercom and 3 headsets for what they're asking. It was all used, and I had to make a few small repairs, true, but for the occasional use and non-life-safety situation, it's fine for...

Very interested to see how it goes. BDGR

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-hmmwv-today-lately.147917/page-29#post-1909168 https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=19740 There are a few others IIRC

A few have done it, certainly https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/6-2-diesel-to-454-big-block-gas-burner-swap.158781/ I just realized that's in the CUCV, there are several of those threads. I'll search again. I know it's been done.

Thanks badgerd, I will keep it in mind. I double checked my meager fixes, all wiring, and then reconnected the batteries and she fired right up and performed the glow cycle without issue. Several other maintenance items to perform, but glad the flashing light went away. BDGR

Well, another go with my big Channel lock pliers and it won't budge. I am going to have to shore it up best I can and when the time comes it HAS to come apart a saw will be involved I fear. RWH, you are spot on, the bolts were tight but the threads are not down the entire length so they stop...

Not sure if we'll make it. A dear friend told us to save the date for a wedding. Once they settle on the schedule of events, we might could make it down for a day or two, I hope. BDGR

Thanks. I hit it with PB that night. I'll give it one more try today before I try anything else. BDGR