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  1. Wire Fox

    Runaway Humvee

    I feel like I've read that an uparmored truck can't be held by the park pawl, so it would seem to me that the vehicle wasn't chocked and one of the spectators released the parking brake. Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk
  2. Wire Fox

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Gotta ask though...do you plan on doing a body lift? Those tires look like they're going to destroy your hood the first time you go off-road...or hit a big pothole.
  3. Wire Fox

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    You meticulously painted a digital pattern and decided that you hate it and will cover it? I don't know whether I should shake my head for you working too much, or give you a pat on the back for sticking to your vision and remaining dedicated, no matter what that takes. Sent from my SM-G530T...
  4. Wire Fox

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    That's the magic price I was offered in response to my want ad, too, which seems like a very fair deal.
  5. Wire Fox

    Military Radio - Computer Interface

    Alright, new cables came in and they have physical fit, but no function. Computer can send audio out and its received fine, but I can't seem to accurately get anything from radio to PC: I can hear audio at the PC that changes tone and static patterns based on what frequency and operating mode...
  6. Wire Fox

    Civi-4l80 swap T-case question

    So you can technically use either. I have an A1 HMMWV, so mine actually uses a 242 from the factory. The big thing you'd have to consider with this is your drive shafts: the 4L80E is longer than the 3L80, so the lengths of your existing drive shafts are going to be wrong no matter what. If...
  7. Wire Fox

    Pulsating Headlights.

    If you watch and wait with extreme vigilance, a better deal comes across from time to time. I got my complete set, new in sealed packaging, for $350 delivered. It was a fellow SS member on here about a year ago that hooked me up. I highly doubt he still has any, some I'm going to spare...
  8. Wire Fox

    Antenna ?

    Such a sad way to lose those antennas, too. There's a lot of engineering that goes into them and the price reflects it, placing them as multi-thousand dollar antennas. I think a new insurgency battle technique could be to put low-hanging poles across all of the streets to cause high-dollar...
  9. Wire Fox

    Hi Lock and Low Lock Actuation

    There is no vacuum system or external hydraulic system on that transfer case. The hydraulic lines you see coming in and out of that transfer case are purely for cooling purposes, tie into the transmission's cooling loop, and finally ties into the radiator stack in its own radiator core. The...
  10. Wire Fox

    Antenna ?

    The COM231 is not the Duke system antenna. The Duke antenna is extremely broadband, allowing for transmission on an extremely wide frequency range. The COM231 is the comparatively boring 30-88 MHz, lossy antenna (-1 dBi gain, typical); however, it is still better than the -7 - -1 dBi range of...
  11. Wire Fox

    No-Start Condition

    I potentially will be that pump rebuilder, but will decide that when I read some more on it. I already have the full rebuild kit (bought it to replace servo advance seal, which it still ran after I replaced that seal...and ran without leaking fuel in the valley any longer) standing by, plus I...
  12. Wire Fox

    No-Start Condition

    Just was actually doing that as soon as I wrote my above reply. Even better, the A1 Troubleshooting guide states to leave the ignition in run position, then disconnect wire 54a...then temporarily touch and remove that wire to the connector to see if the solenoid toggles. Mine toggled on and...
  13. Wire Fox

    No-Start Condition

    Update: I'm hitting the books for more troubleshooting steps. I put a clear line on the return check valve and fuel flowed perfectly clear with not even fine air bubbles. The fuel completely filled the 1/4" ID hose that was about 24" long in about 10 seconds, if that gives an idea of flow...
  14. Wire Fox

    Hi Lock and Low Lock Actuation

    I guess some good questions to get the 'experts' started.... 1) The vehicle is full time 4 wheel drive, so I assume you mean the "High Lock" position. Can you confirm? 2) Has this transfer case position you're trying to select ever worked since you took possession of this HMMWV? 3) Is the...
  15. Wire Fox

    Troubleshooting Smart Start, the Glow Plug system, what a nightmare!

    ...did you disconnect the negative cable from your batteries prior to disconnecting/connecting the boxes? Also, where did you source the "Green Smart Start" boxes, and do they have the two connectors on the front of the box, inside the cab?
  16. Wire Fox

    No-Start Condition

    Excellent advice on all of these. I'm not a very experienced diesel mechanic, so these are good things for me to check out that I wouldn't have thought of. I'll try them tonight! I believe that the neutral safety switch just inhibits cranking. Since my enginge cranks [and doesn't if I put it...
  17. Wire Fox

    No-Start Condition

    I'm getting close to stumped here... my engine was a strong runner a couple months ago. I hadn't run it for a while as I was working on getting my 4L80E ready for use. Forward to a few days ago, it won't start. My glow plugs cycle for 8 seconds (S3) and warmth can be felt on the block at the...
  18. Wire Fox

    Antenna ?

    Oh hey, I should actually answer the OP's question... so the antenna cost is all over the place, depending on antenna style. You can get an AS-3900 whip antenna system for around $150 a side, less if you find a good deal. That's the mounting bracket, spring base, and both sections of the whip...
  19. Wire Fox

    Antenna ?

    I was picturing something more like this, but with a nice image of a UAV on it and some real-looking jargon at the bottom of the sign. http://www.mysafetysign.com/img/lg/S/Area-Under-Surveillance-Notice-Sign-S-4203.gif
  20. Wire Fox

    Military Radio - Computer Interface

    The cellphone actually provided all the power for the test, but if you have an interest in saving battery life, this adapter (what I used) also allows you to inject external power: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=116&cp_id=11602&cs_id=1160202&p_id=11595&seq=1&format=2 I can't guarantee...
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