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  1. llong66

    Aux light wiring question

    Thanks 319!
  2. llong66

    Aux light wiring question

    Hello all! I recently bought a set of the IR aux lights for my 85 M1008 (NSN 6220-00-984-5180). I also have the clear lenses I plan on installing for use most of the time.I am wanting to wire them so I have both the bright/dim function of the lights. From what I can find on the bulb, they are 55...
  3. llong66

    Another not starting post.

    From the experience I had with the original motor I had with my M1008, the cylinder you showed us a pic of is scored, have you done a compression test?
  4. llong66

    question on wiring GPs from resistor to 12v terminal block on fire wall

    CUCVRUS, When my OEM card went, I lost a whole set of GPs, the were 60Gs
  5. llong66

    Temperature question

    Hello! As my title implies, I have a question regarding my engine temp. I had been having issues with this off and on since I put my new engine in last Oct. I had put the probe for my gauge in the rear of the pass. side head, the gauge I currently have is a Bosch, not the best, but not a bad or...
  6. llong66

    tire vendor question

    Hello all and Happy Mothers Day to our F members! I am needing to get a new set of shoes for my M1008 but as I plan on lifting it, prolly next spring, I dont want to put a whole lot of $$ in new ones. I found this place https://www.treadwright.com/individual-product/137/CRAWLER-235-85R16-E...
  7. llong66

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    MG84648, GREAT looking install! Love the way it looks mounted! May I ask what the unit to the left is? Part of an intercom unit? Thanks, Greg
  8. llong66

    New to Gensets with a question...

    I found at auction a MILITARY DIESEL GENERATOR 2 cyl ONAN Air Cooled with original Military Trailer. The description is as follows: new rebuilt starter, new cables, Two new rebuilt batterys, I have 2 new oil filters that come with it, 7.5kw but can be converted to 10kw or 12kw for $300...
  9. llong66

    question on wiring GPs from resistor to 12v terminal block on fire wall

    Hello all. i have a quick question with, I hope, a simple answer. after a GP card failure caused a cascade failure in my GPs, I bypassed the resistor on the firewall and wired the relay to the black diamond shaped terminal on the firewall. As I understand the original function of the system, the...
  10. llong66

    Bad link corrected...

    Hello all, it was brought to my attention that i had posted a link about better fittng vent windows and I entered it incorrectly The proper link is www.1aauto.com The name of the company is 1A auto. They carry weather stripping, have turorial vids and such, and prices arnt bad! sorry for any...
  11. llong66

    tranny rattle?

    What about U-joint? as the torque is applied, released, it could let any slop show...I have no experience with that kind of filure, but it makes sense, atleast from the arm chair here :???:
  12. llong66

    Is this wheel toast ?

    I think for the price, it is absolutly worth just scrapping, think of the cost, not just in materials, but someone health for the price of a rim. Just my 2cents Greg
  13. llong66

    Electric fuel Pump install?

    Hello everyone! When I did my electric pump install, I used an OEM replacement pump from a '93 diesel van/truck placing a pre-filter between the tank and the new pump. I have an M1008 and the place right behind the cab, where the rubber lines from the tank meet the lines to the motor, I had...
  14. llong66

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    hello, My window/door seals are on the TO DO list for the summer, I have also heard the many stories about the vent windows not fitting correctly. I found this vendor www.1aauto.com reviews on their fit /finish and quality are good! Hope this helps! If you get to it before I do, could you...
  15. llong66

    Need Advice on M1008 Phantom Noise/Smoke/Fuel Problem

    Could it be that you got a bad injector? is the noise your hearing like a bent rocker/push rod in a gasser or just a light tap? If just a light tap, I would look at injectors. What type did you buy, new or rebuilt and what brad?
  16. llong66

    IP pump question

    Thank you all very much for your help and advice.In normal mode (N/A) I have never had any issues. I was a dumb a$$ when I had the motor apart last time and did not see which pump I had, the 6.2l or 6.5l The truck had been repowered with a 6.5l when I bought it, but I have no idea if it got a...
  17. llong66

    IP pump question

    Drock, Thanks much for your help and taking the time to post the vid link it does for sure look easy! My biggest worry was breaking off one of the screws on top of the pump. Thats amazing after you had done it once, it only took ya half a beer! [thumbzup] I'll just plan on following anong with...
  18. llong66

    IP pump question

    CUCVRUS, normally, I agree 100%, but as I said, when I put my head back on, I will be installing my turbo, so I am sure it will need to be bumped up a little, am I wrong in this line of thinking? Also, I still have my original question, with the pump off the motor, is there another way to adj...
  19. llong66

    IP pump question

    Thanks Drok, I know I have to, but I thought there was another eay to do it if you had the pump off rather than removing the top and some of the innards
  20. llong66

    IP pump question

    Hello everyone! I am going to have my IP off while removing the pass side head and doing my turbo install. My question is, is the only way to turn up fuel delivery by removing the top of the pump and such? It seems I remember seeing someplace if you have full access to the pump,; the partial...
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