Re: [MV] M151 Starter problems

buzz (buzz@lanset.com)
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 14:50:35 -0800

Stock M151 jeeps do not have starter solenoids, so if your jeep has one
someone put it in. Why not have someone else step on the starter while
you investigate where the noise is coming from? If we knew that we might
have a better shot at some suggestions.
Buzz
M151, M151A1, M151A2

Russell Bong wrote:
>
> Well, I am not sure if it is low batteries or a solenoid problem. This
> morning when I jumped into my trusty battle-proven M151A2 and tried to start
> it, I heard what sounded like a hisssss, as in an airhose leaking. Then I
> smelled some electrical "something is cooking down below" smell with smoke.
> Mind you it was 0500 this morning that I experienced this wonderful military
> vehicle moment as I was preparing to go hunting. Well, immediately all
> switches were turned off and that was that.
>
> Well, just a few moments ago, I tried to start it again, same hissing sound,
> but no fried wire odor. I don't know if my batteries are low or what.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> By the way, this list is one of the greatest things going for this hobby.
> As always, thanks go to everyone who have helped me out in the past.
>
> Russell Bong
> '69M151A2 with M4 machine gun mount, M60 machine gun, and M416 1/4 ton
> trailer
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