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  1. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    I divided the restoration of the X doors starting with the front ones.
  2. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Hi, Arnd. Yes, the apricot trees are in bloom but the snow is not far away. Frédéric.
  3. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Ah! The X-doors arrived at the house this morning. Disassembly, cleaning etc ... I'm going to have fun this weekend.
  4. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    I'll let you guess what is hiding under the plastic. I receive the package in a few days.
  5. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    It seemed too fast to me. When I first checked it the idle was at 760. I was able to go down to 676 beyond the adjustment spring no longer has any function.
  6. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    From the start, I told myself that untangling this tailgate would not be easy. I was still far from imagining myself, now I know.
  7. foxtrot

    Engine compartment batteries.

    Military use or modification? He is not mine.
  8. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    I missed the letter E. JRTC EAD07
  9. foxtrot

    M998 RPM (Idle & Red Line)

    Idle is around 550 rpms give or take 25 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_V8_engine Your 6,5l GEP engine is not supposed to run at 700 rpm ? +- 25
  10. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Three sprays will be necessary. The engine cover, the mirrors, two. Wings and sills, first layer.
  11. foxtrot

    First purchase 2008 refurbished - M1123A2

    Hi, the fan is running continuously, the cadillac valve is disconnected. may be looking for information on the subject.
  12. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Thank you, that's encouraging. I painted the grilles with a French CRAC vehicle paint, it is darker in semi-gloss.
  13. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Drop in temperature, I had a bad cold start with white smoke. Symptom of an inoperative glow plug, only three out of eight were still working. I removed the Chinese headlights. Undertook the interior and exterior reconstruction of the engine cover.
  14. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    I have made progress in my research. Some additional date for my truck. - 242 AMC December 02, 2003. - Stanadyne pump: DB2831-5209 12555697 1995-97 HD (Military) - N/A, 1.2 cSt * — — I'm still not sure if the engine year of manufacture is 2003 or 2009. I don't understand the letter...
  15. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    The 6.5l GEP would have been manufactured on July 06. I cannot define if it is the letter K or R for the year. Do you read her letter?
  16. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    I would like to know the date of manufacture of my engine, but I have trouble identifying the year.
  17. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Yes, very patient. It snowed today, with the engine warming up, my hands were warm. I know the comb but the time to get it was finished.
  18. foxtrot

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    I want to change the glow plugs, is there a better performance? anti swelling etc ... Current glow plugs: Tacom 19207- 12338771 MFR - 3HCM3 I prefer to restore my radiator in the winter. Once painted it will retain much less heat.
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