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  1. Milcommoguy

    Why Blue Hummer Spindle Nuts? Hummer H1’s video answer!

    Crossed eyed looking here 👀 I got it.. Taper to the bearing. That was easy, CAMO
  2. Milcommoguy

    Why Blue Hummer Spindle Nuts? Hummer H1’s video answer!

    Not here to pee on any parade... BUT which way does the nut go on. Seem the PS and the TM have it both ways ?? Flip a coin, put it on, CAMO
  3. Milcommoguy

    Why Blue Hummer Spindle Nuts? Hummer H1’s video answer!

    NOW, I don't know what is correct. (throwing wrenches down...clang bang clink) The TM or a comic book. LOL... Everyone have a nice day. Bottom line check those TABS. CAMO
  4. Milcommoguy

    Why Blue Hummer Spindle Nuts? Hummer H1’s video answer!

    RWH... POINT TAKEN (y)(y)(y) What to they say? Life hanging on a thread...or tab. Tabs hold the world and wheels together. Reading along here and when I did my truck spindle work, I too thought this is where they cheeped out. But as stated SOP in the spindle / axle world tabs work. If...
  5. Milcommoguy

    Why Blue Hummer Spindle Nuts? Hummer H1’s video answer!

    I could be wrong. Or TM is wrong. With the flat side to the locking washer... that makes for a real tight 90 degree bend into the slot/s. Stress crack ?? Note OLD one tab and NEW two tabs. Coca-cola or tab...your decide, CAMO
  6. Milcommoguy

    White smoke startup 6.5

    Even with one bad glow plug, one can get a puff or two of smoke. Two plugs bad and cold, say 50 degrees, Puff Puff or three with a little more white smoke. Simple test is to be familiar with the dash voltmeter. 50 degrees , first time cold start, all plugs heating and with strong...
  7. Milcommoguy

    Humvee priceing

    Did anyone twist their arm to pay that price? I note that the last few months a lot of plus $30 K truck. Would have put a big dent in my wallet, CAMO
  8. Milcommoguy

    Ballistic windshield wiper extensions

    Like this, without the hammer, CAMO
  9. Milcommoguy

    ON BOARD AIR?

    Here's another use. Opens doors. Had to point that out, CAMO
  10. Milcommoguy

    Block Heater

    Depending on fuel quality for me... when the high temperature never get above + 40 and at night dips in the high teens or less for most of the night. Cheap insurance. Some diesel additive will keep your rig running in the freezing weather. Global warming ?? or freeze your HumV dead in it's...
  11. Milcommoguy

    Block Heater

    My experience with M1009's and HumV's. CUCV's one pedal pump to set high idle, cycle glow plugs (automatic if working correctly or 5 seconds manual) and starts right up. HumV's, Cold advance working and glow action working correctly ?? and start. Start cranking time is less than saying the...
  12. Milcommoguy

    Glow Plug Testing IN block

    My thread from a couple of years ago... Goes hand in hand with easy and simple and CHEAP and stated above by spankybear and here it is...... > Lots of new... well old Hmmwv sales and ALL the problems (FUN) that goes with them. Electrical issues can be a bit to chase down. Can't see them little...
  13. Milcommoguy

    Glow Plug Testing IN block

    See the video above. Gets the point across. Stay tuned............ If one is confident with their multi-meter... Yes to your question. Test your meter and leads first to verify proper operation. The resistance is very low in the range you state. Don't get worried being a ohm or two trying...
  14. Milcommoguy

    Smart box

    Thanks for the sales pitch nikojo. Your are right, Manual control remote or in the box models... and now a Physical Secure Key Model, without the headache and stories of past use. Don't forget the Marker Safety Flasher. Perfect stocking stuffier. 🎅 🧦 🎄 Lock it up and turn it OFF, CAMO HO...
  15. Milcommoguy

    Advice Please: Planning 4L80 Conversion

    While your rocking and rolling around... watch out for the fan to get jacked into the shroud. Don't need another problem, CAMO
  16. Milcommoguy

    Smart box

    Yes. Camoteksystems.com The original manual "Glow & GO" CAMO Http://Camoteksystems.com
  17. Milcommoguy

    Smart box

    CAMOTEKSYSTEMS.com is the way to go. I have about 70 of those boards if you want to take a chance. But why would one want a computer project to manage simple glow plug control? HMMWV and 30 year old computer parts ? CAMO
  18. Milcommoguy

    Picked up an 09 M1123 and the power steering is wonky

    Most, when fan clutch is disengaged have a high pitched ultrasonic sound that can be conducted to it's mount, amplified by the foot well shelf... Intermittent detection due to fan cycling on or off. Squeaks, rattles and clunks, CAMO
  19. Milcommoguy

    Picked up an 09 M1123 and the power steering is wonky

    Any chance it could be the Cadillac valve gremlins trying to get out? Gremlins under the hood, CAMO
  20. Milcommoguy

    Rhinolift Tire Carrier for a M1045A2?

    Rhino carrier is the way to go... unless one can bench press 165 pound, position tire and spin on a nut to hold it. May not be the easiest, But without Rhino, good way to bust a nut, CAMO
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