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Recent content by DieselJunkie

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    6.2 White Smoke

    I think it is normal mine does it and runs just fine.
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    Is a M1009 right for me?

    That is a good deal like he said up top keep it maintained and it will take you everywhere and the ladies like em to:) i payed $2000 for mine tax and all it's been the best $2000 i have ever spent so far.
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    Where can I get my M1009 dirty, near NW Atlanta area?

    If you have a neighbor who you don't really car for I would start in his front yard and work my way towards the back. Just make sure you rifle rack is not empty!:D
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    "Correct" Shackles for CUCVs?

    The ones that you have in back I am 100% sure those are the correct shackles, now for the ones in the front I have no idea.
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    84 m1009 cucv chevy blazer build-up

    What kind and where did you get those seats.
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    CUCV Mud & Snow Help Please.

    i have your answer right here they are made by goodyear and they are called Wrangler Authority and you can only get them at walmart I know what you might say walmart but the traction and performance and a great price I have know other options I have personally owned my set for two years now. i...
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    Starter just doesn't sound right

    my 28mt did not need any shims at all it was a perfect fit. When I had my old one rebuilt the first time by some so called proffesionals that used foreign parts it needed alot of shims which will not allow the proper torque setting and could cause some problems. And if you want to replace the...
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    Starter just doesn't sound right

    i know that sound the starter is bad if the batteries are good. If the batteries are at the end of life it will destroy these particular starters anyway. So I replaced it with a gear reduction 28mt starter it will crank with minimal power. Having the old one rebuilt is a good idea as a spare but...
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    Questions about my M1009

    I am painting a m1009 as we speak I am using the rustoleum brand camo spray paint I got from lowes and it looks outstanding as far as prep work i went to the car wash and and that was it I taped the windows removed the lights. Then I got a bottle of Fighting Cock from the liquor store and...
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    2011 GA Rally Buy/Sell/Trade Thread

    I have never been and I want to attend I need all the info I can get so I can be there! Could someone please send it to me so I can either take off from work or call in sick:)
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    Too much power steering

    My M1009 steers with one finger i thought it was normal. I love it that way I just learned how to not over correct. I like my steering how I like my jobs EASY:)
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    My ;turn for a weird noise

    I know that sound exactly. It is the glow plug relay I tried the same thing replacing it with a aftermarket part it didn't work too long and the electricals went crazy. The old one works because it requires 24volts the aftermarket is just for twelve if I am not mistaken. But to fix the problem...
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    Battery problems

    I had the same problem with finding batteries for both m1009 and m1008. The M1009 got two new optimas since i drive it to work everyday and the m1008 got two batteries from walmart. The m1008 sat for 8 months untouched and the walmart batteries still had more then enough power to get her cranked...
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    Is this a good deal?

    i think it's a good deal if he did it right
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