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Recent content by AFGVET

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    M1009 Brakes

    I started to notice that I was losing brake fluid on the CUCV during my PMCS. After looking at the lines, I looked at the rear brakes. I popping off the drums. Both insides had cobwebs, but the driver's side was "wet." I thought that I would have to rebuild my wheel cylinder but on closer...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    That is beautiful!
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    Wanted M1009 CUCV Chevrolet Blazer - wanted to buy

    I got one at Ft Bragg NC. I will PM you.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    4 spots to loosen, per the TM DO NOT pry on power steering pump (5) reservoir or pull on filler neck when rotating power steering pump, Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to power steering pump. NOTE: the numbers in parenthesis correspond to the parts in the exploded view • If...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Additional photos: 15JAN2025 This (the bolt that the blue min-flashlight is pointing at above this line) is just one of the bolts that needs to be loosened to tighten the PS pump belt. The other one is best accessed from underneath. See the below photosYou can actually see it from the top but...
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    Where to get a rebuild kit for CUCV alternator

    Don-T If you're interested there is an alternator shop that I have used to rebuild alternators. PM me
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I needed to do both the radiator and a harmonic balancer. I suspected that the rubber in that 40 year old stock harmonic balancer if not shot would let go at the worst possible moment. So I decided on doing a Fluidampr. The radiator was rotted out completely on the lower half. I got a radiator...
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    Steel Soldiers giveaway sponsored by hawkerbattery.com

    Thanks, I would like to be entered into this drawing.
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    M1009 tailgate crooked?

    TM 9-2320-289-20, 20 JAN 1988 does not cover alignment of the tailgate (Army Nomenclature "Endgate") Section 10-21. ENDGATE MAINTENANCE (M1009). This task covers: a. Removal c. Assembly b. Disassembly d. Installation It does not cover aligning the endgate. BUT Thank you for referencing this...
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    (Redacted) CUCV Tailgate bolt

    (Redacted)
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    M1009 Fuel Tank

    Thanks, I will take some measurements. What about the skid plate?
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    M1009 Fuel Tank

    Well the 31 gal tank is practically free (barter for a bottle of whiskey I bought over 10 years ago).
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    M1009 Fuel Tank

    My question is if I replace my faulty fuel tank with a 31 gallon one (the stock one is 27) can I use my skid plate?
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    Hemi 5.7L Engine Swap In a Hmmwv

    Do you just "want" to do this or is there a need to replace the engine? My suggestion is: 1st Consider the torque that is required. -OR- In other terms: Do your targeting. In targeting we consider the effects required, the environment, time line and then we assign a system against it. You might...
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