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I will post all the details, I need to do a proper write up with pictures and will do so after work when I can do that properly. Stay tuned!

I don't see any mention of capacity in the TM, only that Dextron should be used in the power steering system. I hate having left over jugs of fluid laying around, does anyone know how much fluid this system takes? Also I will be installing a new pump this coming weekend. Other than the info...

So after checking all of my connections with out any obvious answers. I found a machined steel pulley that is within a few thousandths of being identical to the stamped steel unit. It's only $15 so I figured it was a cheap experiment. After swapping it in and checking for precise pulley...

Sorry should have specified this is for a m1008

I think the stock brakes are perfectly adequate, but I have wondered what options are out there if I ever decide to upgrade in the future. Are there any junkyard bolt on parts that can be used a worth while upgrade?

I will check into this. Are there any new solid steel pulleys that work? I have a source for core alternators but I don’t want to have to risk getting a bad pulley

They did it because the original card crapped out. I’m going to eventually get a new card in there and revers it. There are about 50 other nagging issues that are taking my nickels and dimes in the mean time.

Ok good to know, my glow plugs are on a manual push button and work flawlessly (another mod done by the prior owner). I will stay on the course you outlined in post #4

Yes mine is setup as you described. So if I understand correctly, the stock resistor is only getting use when the glow plugs are active?

I am considering this, or potentially going 12 volt using one of the methods outlined by Roscommon. I would like to understand how splitting the system with the bypass loads up the alternators. I need to study up on the effect on amp draw on both alternators by doing this. I want to bring this...

they are the gates belts recommended on this site. They are all in the middle of the adjustment range and a couple of months old

This all seems logical I’ll check it out this weekend. Thanks for the advice!

Thank you for the reply, yes they are both group 31 batteries purchased in 2022. They tested fine when I got the truck about 4 months ago. I will re test to confirm. what do you mean by putting a volt meter on the block? I you saying to check for voltage drop through the headlight circuit? or...

Perfect! Thanks

I apologize if this has already been covered and I'm beating a dead horse. If there is already good info on this please direct me to it. My truck came to me with the resistor bypass already done. When ever I turn on my headlights I get belt squeal. It's still happening despite tightening up...

I have whats probably multiple squeaking/noisy accessories on my m1008. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing the noise. My questions is can I temporarily remove belts to try to isolate the problem? If my batteries are charged up can I crank the engine? I was planning to do this on...

Easy to find for a late model truck, can’t find anyone doing them for a square body

I have been looking for topper for my CUCV and in my area older caps in decent condition that are made for square body's are hard to come by. Are there any other truck caps I should be looking for? Will a cap from a 07-13 silverado long bed work? How about a Ford super duty?

Got it, I figured that being that all of the keys are the same

I’ve seen a handful of CUCVs (including mine) that have a chain welded to one of the seat bolts so the steering wheel can be locked. is this simply just a hillbilly security system that one of the many owners did over the years? Or was this done to some trucks while they were in service...