I appreciate this post. I've be perusing the -10 lately. Had some experience using M1114's in the USMC. However, that didn't really extend past PMCS on occasion and the oddball fix that could be done in the field.
My automotive acumen is a net zero, if I'm being honest with myself. It wasn't something I did in my youth, and I was more concerned with the tactical employment of my vehicle sections over the maintenance of the vehicles.
Can you elaborate on the bolded/underlined part? Like I said.. gonna need the knowledge within this place.
I appreciate it.
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Yes sir. The short answer on the underlined part is to realize that you will be dealing with higher voltage in the HMMWV electrical system. 24 volts won't kill you but know that DC Voltage makes your muscles contract and "hold" onto whatever you have in your hand. Just think ahead before you stick a wrench onto a positive terminal - and accidentally ground yourself.
There will be two batteries in your HMMWV. Some of the bigger trucks have four (just so you know). One useful piece of information if you have interaction with other trucks is the NATO Plug under the passenger seat on your truck. The Duece, 5-Ton, and 7-Ton trucks have the slave port on the side of the battery box
or on the passenger side of the truck. Makes everybody "compatable" if your truck won't go.
Batteries in Series - That is how you will be wired. Keep in mind in series connections each battery needs to have the same voltage and capacity rating, or you can end up damaging the battery.
(Batteries should be Replaced in Pairs) To connect batteries in series, you connect the positive terminal of one battery to the negative of another. When charging batteries in series, you need to utilize a charger that matches the system voltage. Recommend you charge each battery individually to avoid an imbalance between batteries.
There is a lot more to know and be shared - but no need to clutter your mind for no good reason.
