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  1. gem1410

    1985 CUCV M1009 Normal Shifting?

    I used a piece of sheet metal--put the air filter on top of the metal and trace the diameter and then cut the metal to size----drill two holes to line up with the hold down nuts--my brother used thin plywood and that worked--you suck in much more air so the filter will get dirty faster--blow...
  2. gem1410

    1985 CUCV M1009 Normal Shifting?

    look in the back of the engine--the vacuum line is right there--look at the passengers side of the trans--the line is there--easy stuff--I do not have any pictures--when you change the air cleaner around the engine has a whole different sound on acceleration and sounds great--you can hear all...
  3. gem1410

    1985 CUCV M1009 Normal Shifting?

    Feels good---
  4. gem1410

    1985 CUCV M1009 Normal Shifting?

    If you want to try something different-- run the vacuum line from behind the engine directly to the vacuum fitting on the trans --get some good long vacuum line--the trans will shift at 10 mph and 25MPH --you can hardly feel the shift-- the engine rpm feels good at the shift points--bypass...
  5. gem1410

    How long should it take to replace a throw out bearing

    Is the bearing a common part number at NAPA--thanks
  6. gem1410

    How long should it take to replace a throw out bearing

    I have a frozen throw out bearing in a deuce--How many hours should this job take to replace the bearing --the clutch looks new--Thanks
  7. gem1410

    Deuce and 818 headed south to new owners

    I use a top loading HVLP gun and Arevo paint--thin with Zylene--use low air pressure--the thinner makes a big difference--thin 20%--you get good coverage and its no big deal----------------Just sent 2 trucks to Tampa from NJ for $1800 total--I used a guy named Joe who has 3 step deck...
  8. gem1410

    Deuce and 818 headed south to new owners

    Not out of the hobbie yet--Have 26 more to go--I like working on them and when they are in good shape I sell them on ebay--These went cheap--$4000 for the 818 and $3500 for the Deuce with bows and back cover
  9. gem1410

    Deuce and 818 headed south to new owners

    The Deuce is for a collecter in Florida and the 818 is going to a logger in GA--Wonder what the 818 will look like in a year??
  10. gem1410

    Is GL actually a Used Car Dealer?

    I my state of NJ, GL collects the sales tax but when I called the state to get GLs tax collection number nothing came up--In NJ you can only sell 5 cars per year without being a dealer --I bet they get a nice % of the sale price from the government also-
  11. gem1410

    Is GL actually a Used Car Dealer?

    Seems like I am bidding against the owners at some of the big construction sales
  12. gem1410

    Is GL actually a Used Car Dealer?

    I know they get the 10% from us--what do they get paid from the Government--Any Idea
  13. gem1410

    Is GL actually a Used Car Dealer?

    GL seems to act as a big Used Car Dealer--GL takes possession of all property before it is sold--GL uses its own website to sell the property--GL issues receipts using GL as the seller--If you need a title GL washes the vehicle form 97 into a Florida title--GL has its name on the title as the...
  14. gem1410

    Oil Pressure problem (maybe)

    Where is the oil pressure regulator located and how did you adjust it--thanks
  15. gem1410

    1971 AM General - Restored

    Drew--It just looks great--I like the picture of you on the trailer with your new truck--That says it all--Good Luck--George Meehan
  16. gem1410

    Deuce brake pedal hard but no brakes

    James--I could not find the PM on the air pack oiling--What did it say--I never thought about oiling the intake on the air pack--thanks
  17. gem1410

    Deuce brake pedal hard but no brakes

    I used all of your ideas--drained the master cylinder and cleaned out the fluid holes in the bottom of it--put oil in the back of the air pack and bleed all the wheel cylinders--the brakes now work well---thanks to you guys for the good info--George
  18. gem1410

    Deuce brake pedal hard but no brakes

    Thanks for the info
  19. gem1410

    Deuce brake pedal hard but no brakes

    Thanks for the help--I will let you know what happens--
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