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I have been thinking about fabricating a remote filter box for the CUCV. Essentially what I'd like to make is a unit that is very similar to the Banks Turbo setup but without the turbo. It would be made out of aluminum and utilize a standard size filter so you could go with a K&N or standard...

You know those cargo carriers that fit into the hitch? Well, has anyone thought of or made a custom carrier that would mount (slide) onto the two spots where the shackles mount? I was thinking of this today as I was wondering how you could have a bit of cargo space AND tow a small trailer and...

Anyone have a set of electrical bars laying around they could part with? I'd like to add an extra set in the rear of my M1009 more towards the tailgate.

I am going to change the fluid in the front and rear diffs in my M1009... Do I need to ask for something special when buying the dif cover gaskets? 1ton vs 1/2 ton etc?

I have looked thru the TMs and I can't seem to find anything on replacing the water pump Does anyone know where it is in the TM? Also, how much of a PITA is it to replace? Is it as easy as a small block chevy water pump?

Does anyone have a spare crossover tube? The one that the thermostat sits in? When changing my thermostat a few months ago I broke off the bolts and had to drill out the bolts... Now the thermostat housing will not line up and i can never get the cooling system up to pressure. I have tried...

Ok, I changed my tranny fluid and filter. The TM says it takeds4 qts to fill... well after adding 4 qts running it until the tranny was hot and checking the stick didn't read anything. I added a qt making it 5 total and now it read just at the tip of the stick... Do I just keep adding until...

I just changed my tranny fluid and filter. I also bought a flat plate style cooler from the local tranny wholesale supplier. I got the cooler mounted and ready to splice into the lines. I am going to run it in series. I tried the "let it run and feel which line is hotter" I can't tell...

I finally got around to installing the front starter brace only to find that the previous bolt had broken off and is still in the block. What have you guys done to get that sucker out? I thought about grinding the block down slightly to get to the bolt and making it flat also so I could get...

I hesitate in writing this because I don't like to talk bad about people.... but I want to give fair warning to anyone looking for a Banks Turbo. If this is deemed inappropriate to this forum then I am sorry and you can just remove it... but I feel that you guys should know about this guy since...

Anyone have any tricks for removing the rear side windows and NOT destroying the rubber or the glass? i bought a great set if civiy sliders and I want to install them. The rubber is in great shape ... just don't know how to get it out.

I watched a video someone posted here about there "cherry bombs" and I noticed that when he rev-ed the engine he would get a quick puff of black smoke. Questions: Is that normal? Should it be happening? Do you want that to happen in ANY circumstance or do you never want it to happen? The...

Is the M1009 set up for long distance towing? I want to be able to tow long distance with my M1009. The vehicle only has 30K on it. What can/should I do to tranny to insure it is functioning properly and is strong enough to tow.

I seem to be using 4WD more and in trying to understand my 4WD system I have a few questions... 1. Is the front axle on a M1009 a limited slip, locker or open diff? 2. If the hubs are locked can I drive in 2WD just as if the hubs were unlocked? Will anything bind? 3. If the hubs are locked can...

I posted this on diesel place too... 1985 M1009 6.2 25,000 miles This is going to be hard to explain. I have been noticing an extra loud ping in my engine. It only happens under load. When I am cruising at 30 or 40 mph or highway speeds. If I lift off the accelerator it goes away... If I...

I am looking for the parts the hold the spare tire to the mount. Not sure all that is needed but I have nothing. I think there is a flat round plate and a bolt with wings. Anyone have this stuff?

I will be parting out my 87 Chevy diesel van and it has a th700 tranny. Is it possible, and if so how hard, to put that in my M1009 to get the overdrive? Is it a good idea? bad idea? why? Has anyone put together a howto on this conversion? Thanks

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my thermostat was stuck open thus I could not get above 150 degrees today.. So I am changing it out and the bolts broke off. I have about 1/2 inch sticking out... my question is... how do I go about getting the rest of the bolt out? I tried heat/wd-40 and vise-grips.... no good Thanks

After a few searches I have concluded that the torque converter and flex plate for a GM 6.2 diesel and a th400 has SIX bolts. Is that correct?