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Made it home to N . GA Mtn's no problems Thanks All !! #88 of 104 in attendance ..

Yes cyclejay rolled in before dark Friday night..

I had a similar problem on my M1009 and it was a blown fuse (heater fuse ) I think, in the fuse block . Seams like the heater and the exciter for the gen is on same circuit.

Transmission shifting late My trans was also shifting at 35 mph and 50 mph , I checked for vacuum and had 15psi replaced modulator on trans and rubber lines still shifted at 35 & 50 mph . put old modulator back on same ? checked adjustment at IP finality bypassed it . tried driving and shift...

warm starts longer than cold starts 1st off how many miles on M1009 , you will need to replace all rubber fuel lines and make sure your filter base does not leak ( spin on base ) is the most chosen way to go . And most often a electric fuel pump as well . when you get an tight sealed fuel...

Over doing it while towing I have towed an M1009 with another M1009 and that was pushing the limit. It was for only about 50 miles so I stayed under 55 but was over a steep mtn . braking was more of an issue with my tow but it was the biggest tow rig available.

Trying To get ready to go to Durham town this fall , only 130 miles from me so should be in good running condition bye then..

Got around to checking & repacking the front bearing today had to replace inner bearing & race on passenger side due to rusty bearing ( bad seal also ) Found the tool at Auto-zone for $20.00 plus tax . Thought while I was in the mood I would replace the I P throttle shaft seals , I had bought a...

When I 1st got my 85 M1009 it had starting issues . I installed new glow plugs did the 12 volt conversion, checked and fixed alternators and I think best thing I did was start using( Diesel additive ) I add as described 4 oz per 5 gal. It now cranks as soon as wait lights goes off , and after...

Had a great time and met some very nice folks at the 3rd annual show Mountain Ranger Surplus store this year . Had to leave early but saw some nice Deuce & halves ..

Got the paint on today. will have to do the top soon before it starts raining . going to let the paint cure before i do finish the other colors .

Got the M1009 Painted today ( Home depo Paint ) Not bad for my 1st paint job . The Passenger side turned out very good , as the driver side did not blend together due to sun heating the metal (painted outside ) but can blend with the other colors when finishing camo . I now no to Paint in the...

Getting ready for new paint job Took two days this weekend to do body work for new paint job .I am doing the home Depo 383 char house paint , the color looks to be spot on . Will no more when applied hope for the best as this will be my 1st ever paint job .. my way of thinking How bad can I...

Check your harmonic balancer . They are prone to come apart...& Vibrate..

I had to replace flex-plate and this method really works . save $ and easy enough for the home mechanic..

I live In Blairsville, GA . I missed last years event but I will make it this year..JJ

Injection pump Vacuum shift ajustment The Vacuum shift adjustment is located on the Passenger side of the Injection pump, On front of engine .. Here are a couple pictures you should see the two adjustment screws loosen and rotate to adjust..

Loosen bolts (two bolts 10mm I think ) and rotate switch ( black plastic ) up & back toward windshield Try it half way 1st . I assume you have replaced (checked ) rubber vacuum hoses and also that you do indeed have vacuum....

I had the same Transmission shift problem , I read here ( SS forum ) about the vacuum module that bolts to the Injection pump is the adjustment for shift point. Mine was rotated all the way forward toward the radiator, to adjust I rotated mine half way back toward windshield and seen a quicker...

That is a command misconception, Oldsmobile used 350ci 5.7 L chevrolet blocks in some of there cars they were considered Junk by almost ever one who drove one . Your CUCV if stock will have the J code Non emissions 6.2 L Detroit diesel . A big difference between the two engines. As (...