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I am having 2 problems with my alternator on my M1008 that I could use some help on. 1. The Gen 2 light on the dash no longer comes on bright and then turns off when starting. It just stays dimly lit the whole time now. I had both alternators tested at the auto store as well as the...

Getting back to this again. I still have a few questions I am hoping to get help on. 1. Is there any way to look at a transfer case that is not in the vehicle and see what condition the gears are in without major disassembly? 2. What does a TC rebuild cost roughly? Thanks! OTD

The guy is only asking $150 for the TC. What does a rebuild cost? I just figured the replacement (if in good shape) would be cheaper than a rebuild??? Is there any way to look at the gears and tell what shape the TC is in?

Hi everybody. My np208 transfer case in my 1985 M1008 CUCV has been slipping out of gear while in 2wd. I have been searching online for a used one to swap it out. I think I have found one locally. The seller claims he recently bought a truck and the seller threw in this transfer case as a...

Sorry that blue text is hard to read. I don't know how to change it now. Here is a picture of the inside of the new fuse block. You can see it has a large + post and a large - post for power coming into it. 1. Where do I get the power? 2. What gauge wire? 3. How to get through the...

See my notes in blue above. Thank you for your time and help.

Thank you Warthog. Those are very useful. I have been contemplating for the last few weeks about running the stereo and 12 volt power plug off of the 3 slots controlled by circuit/fuse 15 on the stock fuse block. But I have read several places that "these trucks are old and you don't want to...

Hi Everyone. I am new around here. Great info! Sorry to drag up an old thread...but it deals with what I am trying to do. I have an 1985 M1008 and want to install a stereo and also a 12 volt socket to charge my phone. I have several questions I am hoping to get some clarification on. I...