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Short intro as to get started
My name is Justin, based in Indianapolis, formally only into jeeps (CJ-8 Scrambler, YJ Rock Crawler along with several others over the years). Engineer by discipline (Electrical), but Mechanical at heart. I've been looking forward to expanding horizons into the HMMWV world for the past several years, and just recently pulled the trigger.
Days old Indianapolis based M1038 HMMWV owner, I finally got one!
Looks to be a '91 M1038 with some interesting features. 6.5l NA 3L80 like the majority. Not a leak to be found (yet), we'll see what happens once I get it running regularly.
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Acquired through the standard ironplanet channel, the unit won't start under its own power but was started on ether and a slave vehicle in the lot where the lot pictures were taken. Somewhat worried about the ether reference in the ad after reading on this site about how there is nothing good about either and these motors. Upon trying to start it at the Ritchie Brothers pick up lot on Newnan, GA last weekend, I found that the wait light would come on for about 3 seconds then cycle off. It would turn over just fine (hooked up to a slave) but never think about running on its own even after several attempts, more troubleshooting to do there.
I'll go through the glows to check resistance and ensure good batteries are in it, then look at the controller if needs be (hoping not!). Where is the ESS Controller located anyways?
Due to the issues getting it started, the lot guy fired up a front-end loader outfit with forks and dropped the HMMWV on the trailer for me.
The top, doors and seats all need to be gone through and replaced, certainly not looking forward to those expenses. And at this point, I have not yet chosen a direction of keeping it true to the MV intent or sneaking in a few creature comforts where possible. I, like every one else, would like to make some doors on my own, we'll see what comes in future posts.
Back to what I found as interesting, it's the winch that is installed in it. Its a 12k Lb electric Ramsey winch, that came with two controllers tucked away under the passenger side seat. I don't dig how far out it sits in front of the hood, but hey, it'll run regardless of the engine running which can have its benefits. I also see almost no mention of this type winch anywhere on the forum. I think I would like to eventually fit a brush guard on the front end so the winch will have to be worked around at that time.
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It would be interesting to know where the HMMWV spent its life, not sure if there are ways to tell through the markings or not. All I can see is the white triangle pictured here:
Looking forward to getting to know the community, clearly a ton of knowledge here, kudos to the contributors!
If you happen to be in Indy and want to get together and jam about HMMWV's don't be shy, I'm game any time!
My name is Justin, based in Indianapolis, formally only into jeeps (CJ-8 Scrambler, YJ Rock Crawler along with several others over the years). Engineer by discipline (Electrical), but Mechanical at heart. I've been looking forward to expanding horizons into the HMMWV world for the past several years, and just recently pulled the trigger.
Days old Indianapolis based M1038 HMMWV owner, I finally got one!
Looks to be a '91 M1038 with some interesting features. 6.5l NA 3L80 like the majority. Not a leak to be found (yet), we'll see what happens once I get it running regularly.
View attachment 754469View attachment 754470View attachment 754471View attachment 754472
Acquired through the standard ironplanet channel, the unit won't start under its own power but was started on ether and a slave vehicle in the lot where the lot pictures were taken. Somewhat worried about the ether reference in the ad after reading on this site about how there is nothing good about either and these motors. Upon trying to start it at the Ritchie Brothers pick up lot on Newnan, GA last weekend, I found that the wait light would come on for about 3 seconds then cycle off. It would turn over just fine (hooked up to a slave) but never think about running on its own even after several attempts, more troubleshooting to do there.
I'll go through the glows to check resistance and ensure good batteries are in it, then look at the controller if needs be (hoping not!). Where is the ESS Controller located anyways?
Due to the issues getting it started, the lot guy fired up a front-end loader outfit with forks and dropped the HMMWV on the trailer for me.
The top, doors and seats all need to be gone through and replaced, certainly not looking forward to those expenses. And at this point, I have not yet chosen a direction of keeping it true to the MV intent or sneaking in a few creature comforts where possible. I, like every one else, would like to make some doors on my own, we'll see what comes in future posts.
Back to what I found as interesting, it's the winch that is installed in it. Its a 12k Lb electric Ramsey winch, that came with two controllers tucked away under the passenger side seat. I don't dig how far out it sits in front of the hood, but hey, it'll run regardless of the engine running which can have its benefits. I also see almost no mention of this type winch anywhere on the forum. I think I would like to eventually fit a brush guard on the front end so the winch will have to be worked around at that time.
View attachment 754474
It would be interesting to know where the HMMWV spent its life, not sure if there are ways to tell through the markings or not. All I can see is the white triangle pictured here:
Looking forward to getting to know the community, clearly a ton of knowledge here, kudos to the contributors!
If you happen to be in Indy and want to get together and jam about HMMWV's don't be shy, I'm game any time!
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