What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

[Mogman]

So of all the places I could get a rock chip, it was directly in front of the dash camera.
So I spent 45 minutes changing out the windshield today. Still need to redo the name stickers on top and the dash camera mounting pad, but other than that it's nice to have new glass.
Would have taken a lot less time if I hadn't used Lexel to seal the gasket in (and possibly could have saved the old windshield and repaired the chip, then used as a spare for the other side). Soapy water made installing the new one easy.

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Do you have video of the chip "forming"?

 

[Elijah95]

wait, so you painted EVERYTHING inside?

Gauges, warning lights, glass, shift indicator, turn signal sight glass, lockup indicator, etc are all taped off then everything inside got sprayed. It was bad bad, this thing sat for atleast 5 plus years with no top after being rebuilt in 08 at Albany


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[Mullaney]

Gauges, warning lights, glass, shift indicator, turn signal sight glass, lockup indicator, etc are all taped off then everything inside got sprayed. It was bad bad, this thing sat for atleast 5 plus years with no top after being rebuilt in 08 at Albany


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But it is nice and green inside and out . . . now anyway.

 

[Elijah95]

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But it is nice and green inside and out . . . now anyway.

Haha it’s SOMETHING that’s for sure


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[Coug]

Do you have video of the chip "forming"?

Unfortunately that dashcam doesn't seem to record all the time properly, so I didn't.

 

[DHumvee]

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Nice! You cut down your problem area by 75% so now you have something to focus on. I'm not sure if the run-flat could bunch up of not. I would think that the truck would see the shake come and go according to your speed if that was the problem.

Airing up to 50psi is a cheap fix too. Just remember to air it up by a few (maybe 5) pounds, then walk away and come back again for another 5. These rims aren't like the old split rims from the days gone by - but with it being a new-to you truck - it might be smart to keep as much of your body out from in front of the tire as you add pressure.

It may have sat there flat for a while like you mentioned...

Great information, I certainly appreciate your response. I haven't found a speed that is consistent yet. I'm still waiting on paperwork so I'm afraid to experiment to much on the road. Do the run flats move inside the rims or are they stationary?

 

[Mullaney]

Great information, I certainly appreciate your response. I haven't found a speed that is consistent yet. I'm still waiting on paperwork so I'm afraid to experiment to much on the road. Do the run flats move inside the rims or are they stationary?

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Run Flat inserts that I have seen are fitted snugly around the rim.
They do move around, but not a lot.

Yessir, no need to get in trouble with the law!
Paperwork makes certain folks really happy and "lack of" makes them really grumpy.

 

[DHumvee]

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Run Flat inserts that I have seen are fitted snugly around the rim.
They do move around, but not a lot.

Yessir, no need to get in trouble with the law!
Paperwork makes certain folks really happy and "lack of" makes them really grumpy.

Thanks again and have a good one Sir...

 

[Glider]

Just thinking out loud, I don't understand how a run flat / double beadlock could be loose enough to move around but still tight enough to keep the tires from coming off the bead when used at low pressure.

 

[Mullaney]

Just thinking out loud, I don't understand how a run flat / double beadlock could be loose enough to move around but still tight enough to keep the tires from coming off the bead when used at low pressure.

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I think that the "move around" is a relative term.
Agreed that it does have to hold the tire to the bead locks.

 

[Action]

Just thinking out loud, I don't understand how a run flat / double beadlock could be loose enough to move around but still tight enough to keep the tires from coming off the bead when used at low pressure.

They are supposed to be installed with some sort of lube. This may allow the runflat to rotate in place. If it were perfectly balanced, it wouldnt matter.

 

[Elijah95]

They are supposed to be installed with some sort of lube. This may allow the runflat to rotate in place. If it were perfectly balanced, it wouldnt matter.

The way I understand it, a run flat should not move, the lubricant is to prevent near immediate tire failure and separation allowing temporary limp home/out of combat by allowing the rubber to stay cool rubbing against itself. I blew a 14.00 with a run flat in it and no lubricant and the heat was immense in just a couple miles


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[Action]

The way I understand it, a run flat should not move, the lubricant is to prevent near immediate tire failure and separation allowing temporary limp home/out of combat by allowing the rubber to stay cool rubbing against itself. I blew a 14.00 with a run flat in it and no lubricant and the heat was immense in just a couple miles


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I meant the assembly lube that comes in a bucket and applied with a brush. It may be called tire soap. Applied to the bead areas. The actual runflat lube is down in the tire.

 

[M1165A1]

Still dealing with my defective heater core in the M1165A1. I rigged up a bypass hose today between the supply and drain lines and capped the heater core side hoses. Drove 20 miles or so and engine temp stayed rock steady in the low green and no fluid leaking anywhere. Looks like I'm back in business.

 

[Mullaney]

Still dealing with my defective heater core in the M1165A1. I rigged up a bypass hose today between the supply and drain lines and capped the heater core side hoses. Drove 20 miles or so and engine temp stayed rock steady in the low green and no fluid leaking anywhere. Looks like I'm back in business.

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Good for you! When you get the heater core repaired or replaced - I suggest that the short length of hose and two hose clamps should be kept in the truck. Never know when you might need that again. Hopefully never...

 

[rjf189]

Installed a Rhino tire carrier. Made some minor modifications to fit the 40" tire and wheel.

 

[tmobileguy]

Still dealing with my defective heater core in the M1165A1. I rigged up a bypass hose today between the supply and drain lines and capped the heater core side hoses. Drove 20 miles or so and engine temp stayed rock steady in the low green and no fluid leaking anywhere. Looks like I'm back in business.

I just pulled mine out of my M1123. Going to sell it because I'm redoing the whole truck including a universal AC system. Let me know if your interested. It worked perfectly before I took it out.

I guess I have a question for everyone as well..... what do these things sell for on the used market?

 

[Action]

I just pulled mine out of my M1123. Going to sell it because I'm redoing the whole truck including a universal AC system. Let me know if your interested. It worked perfectly before I took it out.

I guess I have a question for everyone as well..... what do these things sell for on the used market?

You dont have what he needs.

 

[Action]

You dont have what he needs.

M1165a1 needs 6015617
$49.50 on epay. Search “hmmwv heater core”. Seller is specequip

 

[M1165A1]

I would have bought in a heartbeat but it's the wrong part for me.