Happy day, M1123 arrived today, question on fuel line

[Action]

I was ordering a bunch of other stuff today, so I went ahead and ordered the quick connect fittings. Even though it looks like it's leaking from above the quick connect point, I think it might just be creeping up there more than flowing down. With the fan pushing air and flinging stuff everywhere, there's no telling. It should be a fun fix.

Besides the 2 leaks, the only other issues I've found on the truck so far is the window washer pump and the seat belts. I need to confirm whether it's the pump switch or the motor, but I think it's the motor because I can hear the wiper motor strain just slightly when I hit the washer button. The seat belts won't unlock, I'll get some new ones if I can't work them loose.

I also need to do something with the batteries. They put 2 brand new "deka" batteries in the truck and they certainly work, but they don't fit in the trays properly. I hate to trash 2 new batteries, but I also don't like the idea of poor mounting. I have the original hold down bracket, but none of the hardware (J-hooks?) to clamp the bracket down. I had already budgeted for new tires and batteries, so I might just bite the bullet and get the proper batteries.

I have seen coins get dropped into the female seatbelt latch, causing latch and unlatch problems. It may be that simple to fix.

 

[Mogman]

GETER running and come to the MV gathering in Bryan at the end of next month!

 

[blutow]

GETER running and come to the MV gathering in Bryan at the end of next month!

I think I have a decent shot of having it roadworthy by then, but doubtful my SF97 will be done.

I pulled the trigger on 4 new tires today along with a bunch of parts to sort out all the known issues (wipers, mirrors, hood bumpers, seat bases, CDR, etc.) . Tires were my biggest budget item behind the top/door kit, but they ended up about $500 less than what I was planning. I explained to my wife how much money I "saved" on the tires. I'm a constant source of entertainment for her... I'm off on vacation for the next week and should have enough parts waiting for me when I get home to stay busy for a while.

 

[blutow]

MV gathering in Bryan at the end of next month

Could you provide details? I'll try to make it there even though it probably won't be in the hmmwv.