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  1. DREDnot

    Thermostat

    Arg....stant parts are so random in quality that I don't ever recommend them. My rule of thumb it anything that senses or controls temps, timing, or pressures I only use OEM unless its unobtainium. I got this for my 6.5 for 12 bucks shipped...
  2. DREDnot

    Thermostat

    You gotta get a quality thermostat. OEM if possible. But they can be found locally for a bit less. The proper stat has a thick body shell and is "balanced" IIRC with an opening and closing spring(?)
  3. DREDnot

    DOT stamped lenses?

    I think for the taillights to be DOT approved, they need to have a certain amount of reflective surface. That's why the Civilian H1 used the common Grote/Jeep style taillights with the reflective ring
  4. DREDnot

    Temperature sender wire

    https://olive-drab.com/od_mseries_circuits.php I found this list of circuit numbers while I was cleaning up my wiring following a hi beam indicator replacement. I looked up all the numbers from the dash connectors and sure enough...the numbers matched. Leave it to the military to have a...
  5. DREDnot

    Ignition Security

    Tractor supply switch $13 Blob of JB weld Some wire and connectors
  6. DREDnot

    Engine Temperature Hi-jinks

    Sounds like a solid plan. I plan on doing a full cooling system refresh with all new OEM sensors and thermostat soon just to be sure everything is top notch cooling wise. I am not a fan of seeing 230 on the gauge either
  7. DREDnot

    Tranny/T case removal question

    Its easier to handle them by separating them.
  8. DREDnot

    New shoes.

    I got a nice used set of bajas when I got my truck last year. They are nice tires
  9. DREDnot

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Neighbor has an old commercial sewing machine from the 40s. Stout needle would go through four layers of vinyl, velcro, and zipper without trying hard. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
  10. DREDnot

    Fuel Sender Help

    Does your tank have the metal plate baffles, or the plastic box in the bottom? Are you replacing the old float arm style sender?
  11. DREDnot

    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Got my shortened two man cargo top cut and sewed.
  12. DREDnot

    Wait to start light blinking

    Mine has done the blinky hard start on three occasions. After an episode, its fine for a few months and is perfectly fine and fast starting. I have the old Nartron yellow label EESS
  13. DREDnot

    Polyurethane bushings

    Unless you are building a rig that is going to take extra thrashing, I would advise to stick with the OE style rubber bushings. They typically last 20-25 years and they absorb a lot of road shock that poly transmits to the frame and body and eventually to you. In my younger days, I installed...
  14. DREDnot

    Looking for a Wire Number

    When I added reverse lights, we got power from the panel bright circuit. I use the visible panel lights as a visual check that my lights are on.
  15. DREDnot

    Overheating 🥵

    Are you talking about the friction lining of the clutch itself? Thats also a possibility ...as you've experienced. I suppose a test for that would be to watch and listen for fan engagement while you plug and unplug the four way plug of the TDM. If it moves alot and doesnt start roaring airflow...
  16. DREDnot

    Engine oil- Military or civilian?

    While both straight 30 and 15w40 are both perfectly fine, It seem like the military switched from the 30 to the 15w40. I personally prefer Shell Rotella but will buy whichever oil is on sale at the time. For our recreational uses, they are functionally all good oils and not worth paying extra...
  17. DREDnot

    HMMWV Hood Lift gas shock - anyone MADE one?

    Nice find. Now I have another fabrication project. Ive been hating on that prop rod since day 1.
  18. DREDnot

    Air filter options

    Yeah, Oiled "performance" air filters are a bad deal. Ive tried them, and they are not to be recommended. They DO pass more and larger particles of dust, and they suck oil into the intake and then coat it with said dust. They cause more damage to gas engines by coating their IAT sensors and...
  19. DREDnot

    Overheating 🥵

    Another possibility is the fan switch in the crossover being bad. Check for continuity when cold, and again when over 220. It signals when to engage the fan
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