How deep can a HMMWV Ford without a fording kit?
The Marine Corps HMMWV can ford a hard-bottom water crossing of up to 30 inches without a deep-water fording kit. Vehicles with the deep-water fording kit can ford water (with hard bottom) up to 60 inches deep. The deep-water fording kit is optional equipment that may be installed on most Marine Corps HMMWVs.
How does the HMMWV deep water fording valve work?
It uses crankcase pressure via the Crankcase Depression Regulator (CDR) Valve to create positive pressure to all “wet” components to keep water from entering the components through seals. What does the HMMWV Deep Water Fording switch do?
How deep can a HMMWV cross the water?
The Marine Corps HMMWV can ford a hard-bottom water crossing of up to 30 inches without a deep-water fording kit. Vehicles with the deep-water fording kit can ford water (with hard bottom) up to 60 inches deep.
What is the HMMWV fording kit?
The fording kit allows the HMMWV to make hard bottom water crossings in water as deep as 60 inches, without flooding the engine. •VENT - Use this position for normal driving and for crossing through shallow water no deeper than 30 inches.
What is the expected cruising range of your ECV HMMWV?
The average cruising range of an ECV HMMWV is 250 miles on a hard surface at speeds of 30 to 40 miles per hour (mph). You should plan for refueling during your trip if your expected driving distance exceeds this range. This is a general range specification.
Where is the fire extinguisher located in HMMWV?
The FSS consists of a Tri-Max 280A Twin Agent Unit fire extinguishing assembly, mounted inside the bed of one of three types of High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV).
Where is the first aid kit in a HMMWV?
The first aid kit w/bracket is located under the right front seat in the compartment next to the batteries.
How much does an up armored Humvee weight?
The M998 A0 series has a curb weight of approximately 5,200 lbs., a payload of 2,500 lbs. (GVW 7,700 lbs.), and a 6.2 liter V-8 diesel engine with a three-speed automatic transmission.
What is the maximum hard bottom fording depth of the M1114?
Vehicles with the deep-water fording kit can ford water (with hard bottom) up to 60 inches deep. The deep-water fording kit is optional equipment that may be installed on most Marine Corps HMMWVs. One exception is the M1114, which is limited to a 30-inch fording depth.
What should the HMMWV oil pressure reading be at normal cruising speed?
Going by the limits, the engine oil pressure should be "more than 6PSI" once warmed up at idle and "more than 15 PSI" when under load, but it shouldn't really exceed 50 PSI. I feel as if every auction HMMWV idles at 25-30 PSI. Operating temperature should be above 190F but below 230F.
What should an IFAK contain?
Here's what the most basic IFAKs should include:Burn dressing.Combat (hemostatic) gauze.Gloves.Ibuprofen.Israeli dressings.Pen light.Permanent marker.Pressure dressing.More items...
What does IFAK stand for?
Individual First Aid KitIndividual First Aid Kit. Categories Personal Equipment Tools. The Individual First Aid Kit increases individual warfighter capabilities to provide Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid and provides interventions for two leading causes of death on the battlefield, severe hemorrhage and inadequate airway.
What safety measures should you observe while backing up a HMMWV?
Hook the troop safety strap across the back of the vehicle. Raise troop seats, and lock them in place with the lockpins. Distribute weight evenly in the cargo bed.
How thick is Humvee armor?
three-eighth-inch thickOn factory floors stretching the length of several football fields, three-eighth-inch thick armor steel is shaped into Humvee and fitted with bullet-proof glass.
Do Humvees have bulletproof glass?
All humvees in the U.S. Army inventory have ballistic glass in the windshield. This can stop 5.56mm projectiles pretty well, and can stop 7.62 at a distance.
How long do Humvees last?
Depending on how you use them, hummers can last for a long period of time. That is because they are designed to withstand rough terrains and really bad weather. Many people get a lifetime of 300,000 to 500,000 miles from a Hummer.
What is a Deep Water Fording Kit?
The Deep Water Fording Kit (PN 5705693, NSN 2990-01-319-5435) for Humvees is installed to protect components from water intrusion and subsequent damage. Stock HMMWVs without the Deep Water Fording Kit can generally safely traverse water up to 30 inches deep with a hard bottom.
How does the Deep Water Fording Kit work in a Humvee?
It uses crankcase pressure via the Crankcase Depression Regulator (CDR) Valve to create positive pressure to all “wet” components to keep water from entering the components through seals.
What does the HMMWV Deep Water Fording switch do?
The “DEEP FORD” switch actuates the cam on the right side of the pump to pressurize the system. A Fording CDR is required for the HMMWV deep water fording kit to work properly. Leaving your HMMWV’s switch on “DEEP FORD” for long periods will result in blown seals.
The switch also turns off the fan, right?
NO! Not at all. Regardless of whether the Deep Water Fording Kit is installed or not, the fan cutoff switch (Time Delay Module) lets the fan free spin for two reasons:
Where to get Humvee, M35A2, M923 & military vehicle parts
Actually, you can get a LOT of upgrade parts on Amazon. We have made it easy by adding a HMMWV section the Gear Report Amazon store and add parts to it as we find them. Southern Metals Recycling… if you happen to be close to Wilmington, NC. They scrap HMMWVs for the government and can sell some parts.
HMMWV stuff, M35A2 stuff, military vehicle stuff
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Suggestions?
Please leave a comment if you have suggestions on other HMMWV or M35A2 upgrades we should consider, or you have done upgrades that we can share on Gear Report.
How deep can a Marine Corps HMMWV ford?
The Marine Corps HMMWV can ford a hard-bottom water crossing of up to 30 inches without a deep-water fording kit. Vehicles with the deep-water fording kit can ford water (with hard bottom) up to 60 inches deep. The deep-water fording kit is optional equipment that may be installed on most Marine Corps HMMWVs.
How steep is the M1123?
The fully loaded M1123 vehicle can climb a road grade as steep as 60 percent (31 degrees). The heavier ECVs, when fully loaded, are capable of climbing a grade of 40 percent (22 degrees). The road grade percentage represents the steepness of slope you can climb.
What is M1114 armor?
Permanent armor (M1114) The up-armored M1114 has permanently installed armor protection including steel-plated doors, steel plating under and over the cab, ballistic-resistant glass, and a ballistic-resistant grille. The M1114 armor is not designed for removal/reinstallation.
How to use a hand throttle?
For specific situations such as winch operation or fording, a hand throttle can be used to set and hold engine speed. To use the hand throttle, pull it out until the engine reaches the desired speed. Then, twist the throttle to lock it in position. Never use the hand throttle as an automatic speed or cruise control.
How does a fuel cap work on a M1114?
A screen in the neck of the tank opening helps to prevent debris from getting into the fuel tank. On the M1114, a fuel door covers the fuel tank filler cap.
Where is the power steering reservoir located?
The power steering reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. There are two types of power steering reservoirs: Power steering reservoir with a sight glass. Power steering reservoir with a dipstick. Engine Compartment Engine Oil Filler Cap.
Where is the fuel tank filler cap on a truck?
Individual weapons, packs, or troop gear are not cargo. The fuel tank filler cap, on the right rear side of the vehicle, provides access to the fuel tank for refueling. The cap screws to the fuel tank opening. It is secured to the fuel tank opening by a chain.
