From: Fred Martin (mung@in-touch.net)
Date: Thu Nov 11 2004 - 12:57:15 PST
SGM Gene had one with a 454 in it...thats the fastest I can think of. FM
Darrell Ramsell wrote:
> I say put a turbo on it with a big blower :-)
>
> Seriously I think he would be better off with a turbo to get the quick
> pick-up speed to get out of an ambush. Once you're up to 60 mph you
> should already be a decent distant away in most cases from an ambush.
> I'm not sure if an extra 5 or 10 mph will help at a distance.
>
> Darrell
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Harris" <papercu@hotmail.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:38 PM
> Subject: [MV] HMMWV Help??
>
>
>> 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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