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  1. WatchDawg

    Looking for help - Tcase Blew Up

    All, Thanks so much for all the help with my m1009 since I got it, the experts on this form, are awesome. So, I had an issue other day, long story short, the tcase blew up after driving for awhile, guessing it's been an on-going problem, that finally ended itself. SO when the tcase blew, it...
  2. WatchDawg

    Recent work and upgrades

    Well, So far have done the following since I got my never ending project (it's a labor of love). Figure i'd post an update. Still have a bit more to do but hopefully she will be good as new by end of summer and ready for upgrades and winter. Any info / advice is welcomed. Trips I've done so...
  3. WatchDawg

    M1009 Snowzilla edition

    First snowfall for my CUCV, did amazing, I've never owned a vehicle that could tackle 3 ft of snow...and have no issues. Able to get to and from work, pull out other stuck 2wd people who shouldn't have been on the road. some pictures http://imgur.com/a/ldSac and a video of all 3 days of the...
  4. WatchDawg

    Been awhile, still going strong with improvmentts

    hey all, So, have done a lot of work so far on my baby, new batt(s), alt 1 replacment, belts, hoses, bolts, and nuts, rewiring, had someone in the city smash my window, fixed that. done a lot of road repair from a stuck parking break , to no starts, using my winch for the first time when I got...
  5. WatchDawg

    Hi all, had some start up issues, requesting Sage advice

    All, History of issue I've been having an issue it appears with the drivers alt. Gen 1 light has flickered since i have gotten it about a month ago. Then approx a week ago the headlights went out, tried to replace switch, had to run a cable from one battery to headlights to get em to turn on...
  6. WatchDawg

    No headlights

    Hey all, So I decided to try and plug an interveter into the 12v plug the previous owner installed. He had it hooked to the headlight switch, so in parking light mode (1st position) it would go on. When it got to nighttime, and I pulled the light switch all the way out all I got was the...
  7. WatchDawg

    Quick question - throttle cable removal

    So this was the issue with my accelerator fraying at plastic peice. so I have already unhooked from pedal and engine side first time doing throttle cable so was wondering do i need to cut cable at ball on cab end or is there a trick to pulling it through firewall ? was reading through...
  8. WatchDawg

    Just getting started with Initial repairs

    So bought my M1009 just a week or two ago, so far have replaced, thermostat, alt 1 and 2 and power steering belts and uuper rad. hose, did an inspection undercarriage (got it up on a lift, had a mechanic look for any trouble-spots, seems to have checked out). On the way home, noticed it started...
  9. WatchDawg

    First MV - Just Drove Home From Cleveland to Baltimore

    First, Thanks everyone for helping me make an informed decision, through all the forms and TM's. Having properly done my research I knew what I was looking at, I knew what I was getting myself into, I knew what model I wanted. Just had to save up for awhile, and make the plunge. I have not...
  10. WatchDawg

    New Member in Baltimore MD

    Hello all, Wanted to post a greeting signing up for this site, as everyone points back to this site for the most active, and helpful members. About me: Veteran of USAF, Served in the desert for over 500 days. Been out for a few years now, and looking forward to owning my first M1009 CUCV...
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