Re: [MV] 2nd try: CUCV engine ground hop questions!!

From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Mon Apr 12 2004 - 11:12:25 PDT


I don't see why not.

The starter bolts to the 6.2 block I believe, not the bellhousing.

I would be hestitant to try and start one up without a heavy flywheel
attached (no flexplate) as the torque converter acts as a flywheel when
equipped with an auto trans.

Dave

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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 16:03:33 -0400, <rock1@mindspring.com> wrote:

> There was a lot of chatter but no real responses!
>
> Let's try again!
>
> Can a 6.2 liter engine found in M-1008 and M-1009 CUCV's and early
> HumVee's be ground hopped / test started in the vehicle without a
> transmission attached? The motor mounts are still attached and the rear
> of
> the engine is supported / chained to the frame.
>
> Has anyone ever tried?
>
> We used to ground hop our tank and APC engines but the transmissions were
> attached!
>
> Sgt. Rock's Motorpool
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-- 
Dave


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