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    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

    Can't the pump from the humvee be used ? I see plenty of them on the auction site , who's name shall not be spoken of on here .
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    CUCVRUS Repair Projects

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    Meet Mr Rusty

    On my 1985 M1009, the pintle nut measures 1.891 inches ( with my dial caliper) which is about 48 mm. Hope this helps.
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    Tow bar

    I have homemade adapters that you can use with a tow bar that you can buy at Harbor Freight Tools. I never used them, but they should work. If you are interested PM me.
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    Bottom end noise: tap/light knock & chirp? Advice needed!

    Check the P/S mount for cracks and that all the bolts that hold the mount on to the block are there and tight . I had the same kind of noise , turned out I had one bolt missing and the others were loose . Hope this helps .
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    Cooling of CUCV during summer.

    I have been thinking about this too , when my truck (M1009) is moving with vents open its not so bad but when parked with windows closed on a sunny day temps inside soar and the inside gets heat soaked . I have been thinking about maybe getting a solar power roof vent from home dopey ? to put on...
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    "New" M1008 won't start

    That would be retarded but not much , if the timing chain is not streched to badly . I Think it would start . If the timing chain is streched due to high mileage the ip may need to be moved to the right .
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    "New" M1008 won't start

    Check the timing marks , retarded injection pump timing can cause hard cold starts .
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    CDR Rubber Hoses

    Use some plasti dip . (I got it from Home dopey) its a rubber coating that you can dip things into (tool handles etc.) Seals real nice I have used it many times just be sure everything is real clean use brake parts cleaner . Also I have used Crazy glue to glue rubber parts back together before...
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    Paint "freshening up"

    I use Armor all , wash like normal (hose off dirt may be use car wash soap & sponge or brush) let air dry , a leaf blower helps speed up drying. Then spray on Armor all and let it sit a little bit , (try not to do it in the sun or get any on windows , most times I don't do the roof because when...
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    That's what I'm afraid of.

    Check the lift pump out put
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