From: Wayne Harris (papercu@hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Nov 04 2004 - 13:38:41 PST
I've just been checking out the latest issue of TB 43-PS-624, The Preventive
Maintenance Monthly and here is a question from one of the troops in Iraq
and the answer from the military. So how about it? Any help from the list on
something he can do to make it go go go? Keep in mind he's not going to be
able to run down to Autozone for anything. Wayne
Dear Half-Mast,
I am currently deployed in Iraq and drive a HMMWV on a daily basis. When we
come under attack, the engine governor in my vehicle will only allow me to
go 55-60 mph. Trust me, that doesn’t seem very fast in the middle of an
ambush. Can you provide me instructions and a list of special tools needed
to remove the governor? A little extra speed would be very appreciated.
SPC J.R.T.
and from Haft-Mast
Removing the engine governor on your HMMWV is not a good idea. The engine
governor is designed to help control engine speed and prevent engine
runaway. Not only will removing the governor not result in higher speeds,
but it will also damage the engine’s bearings, piston rods, and pistons. It
can also have a bad effect on belt-driven accessories such as the
alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner. A speed of 55-60 mph
may seem slow when the bullets are flying, but it’s a whole lot faster than
a HMMWV that won’t move at all.
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