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I want to add a am/fm radio to my truck. How do most people install theirs (speakers and radio)? I was going to use the stock location, but it is the wrong size. Do most people just cut it up to fit? Pics and info would be great. Thanks, Miles

A M1009 uses dextron II fluid for the power steering/brake booster right? Is this just regular power steering fluid?

When ever I open my fuel cap I hear a hssss that only lasts a second or two. Is there a vent that I may need to check or is this normal?

What does the plug under the ash tray do/did? Someone told me it was called a cannon plug but wasn't sure what it was used for. Also what is it wired to?

Has anyone added a 24v winch to the front of the m1009? What are some good ones for a reasonable price? Also how do most people install them? Do they just add a receiver hitch on the front?

A friend had these laying around in his shop and gave them to me put put on my site. I have no real idea where they were used or who used them, but they are from the 50's and I believe they are a creative form of making announcements to employees. Does anyone have more info about these...

Whats the best way to tell if my glow-plugs are going bad other than becoming hard to start?

How do I take apart the turn signal/high-low beam lever on the left of the steering column? The rod that runs from the high-low beam switch under the dash is disconnected.

I plan on taking my m1009 to the mountains occasionally. Will the naturally aspirated diesel have to be adjusted in the higher elevations? If so how do I go about doing this? Also I know this may sound dumb but is there a way to make it blow black smoke? Just to get some pics of it with smoke...

Hey, I recently purchased a m1009 and soon discovered I had a short drive shaft. This was discovered after I broke a T-case going up a rock ledge. Anyway after fixing that I discovered the tail of the tranny is cracked and leaks. I j-b welded it, but still have a leak. When I check the fluid in...

Does anyone know how the cigarette lighter is wired? Mine is disconnected and I would like to run use it for accessorys.

I was working on my m1009 and had the front two tires parked on a 3" cement slab, while the rears were in the dirt. I tried to open the passengers side door, but the front quarter panel was hitting it. I figured that the way it was sitting made the body tweaked and it would work after I moved...

I have a friend who runs his f250 on a mix of filtered vegetable oil, diesel, gas, and a diesel additive. I put a little in my cucv m1009 and it seemed to run fine, although it was a little harder to start. Does anyone else run this? Concerns/Complaints about this setup. The veggie oil is...

I recently purchased a 84 cucv m1009 that has a 4" lift and 35" mud terrains on it. As far as I know everything is stock on it. Are there certain components I need to upgrade to be able to offroad this without breaking stuff. I know the rear-end is weak, but what else. I am told that the...

The key for the ignition on my blazer doesn't unlock the doors. Is there a way to tell what key code the key I use is? Also are there any common problems with the door locks I could look for?

I recently bought a cucv m1009 and when driving at night I noticed that the gen 2 light stays dimly lit at idle but when the engine is revving it goes out completely. I checked the alternators and the drivers side put out 14.3V and the passengers puts out 28.2V. The meter in the truck is in the...

Hey I took my truck off-roading today for the first time and noticed you can turn the front hubs to lock or release. I had read somewhere that I could just use the 4x4 shift in the cab to go in and out of 4x4. What does the lock/release do on the hubs? Before I noticed them they where on release...

Where are some good places to find operating instructions and maintenance details for m1009s ('84 blazer)?

Hello, I just purchased a 1984 cucv m1009 blazer with a 6.2 detroit diesel. After playing with it this afternoon I have some questions. What is the switch that is depressed as the gas pedal is applied? Also when climbing hills I can here a sound that sounds like a hand crank winch being wound...