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Y'all are cracking me up. Seriously though, I did choose the thread title for it's possible comedic interpretation.
Not up for interpretation are the lessons learned so far during this project. And I still haven't pulled the pump, although it's the next step to be completed.
My top 10 list.....
1. Gloves are a must. I have changed oil, tires, even a starter. But this is a whole new level.
2. I will know my HMMWV after this is completed.
3. Using 2 wrenches on the drive pulley was easier for me to rotate the engine. It also reduced some anxiety about shearing off a bolt.
4. The serpentine belt on an A2 must be removed before the oil filler tube can be removed.
5. Using a breaker bar to release tension on the belt while removing the belt off the pulley should really be a two person operation. I'll be sore in the morning.
6. Removing the serpentine belt from the idler pulley before disconnecting the fan clutch hose allowed the fan to spin freely. This in turn allowed a better vantage for the quick disconnect.
7. I found it much easier to reach the quick disconnect from below the vehicle.
8. A wooden platform above the radiator is a must.
9. I'm doing this because it's a hobby and I don't play golf.
10. Don't look surprised when your wife asks "do you really know what you're doing?"
- Hovering HMMWV
Not up for interpretation are the lessons learned so far during this project. And I still haven't pulled the pump, although it's the next step to be completed.
My top 10 list.....
1. Gloves are a must. I have changed oil, tires, even a starter. But this is a whole new level.
2. I will know my HMMWV after this is completed.
3. Using 2 wrenches on the drive pulley was easier for me to rotate the engine. It also reduced some anxiety about shearing off a bolt.
4. The serpentine belt on an A2 must be removed before the oil filler tube can be removed.
5. Using a breaker bar to release tension on the belt while removing the belt off the pulley should really be a two person operation. I'll be sore in the morning.
6. Removing the serpentine belt from the idler pulley before disconnecting the fan clutch hose allowed the fan to spin freely. This in turn allowed a better vantage for the quick disconnect.
7. I found it much easier to reach the quick disconnect from below the vehicle.
8. A wooden platform above the radiator is a must.
9. I'm doing this because it's a hobby and I don't play golf.
10. Don't look surprised when your wife asks "do you really know what you're doing?"
- Hovering HMMWV
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