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ok so to get by we jerryrigged the lights directly to one battery. looks like the low beams are not working. i was planning on converting most of wteering column indicators anyway so that project just got moved up. pick up some wires and switch tommorow and get that done at least for...

Just as another added bonus, my gen 1 light dosn't come on when key is in on position or while driving, prior to i was getting a constant flickering indicating prob. a bad rectifier

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...

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Well, In the meantime, I figured it out, had 2 clips on the cab side of firewall, a scredriver and some needle nose pliers and ripped that old broken sucker out, and replaced with the new one. So, bit of an oddity, is i got it to work, at least for the trip to the parts store to get some stuff...

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...

It does not, Only time I've gotten it to go off is when I removed the switch , turned on, light went off, from what i read at least, that it's prob the switch, or least that's my best guess. Thanks, and most of the repairs are doable, it's the unexpected ones I worry about, like suddenly broken...

Welcome From Maryland, Having driven 5 hrs to pick my first MV, and First Cucv (read about the adventure here). Let me give you a few pointers. First Download / Print out the Tm's listed in the wiki, They are invaluable try to read over at least the operators manual (they have a great...

Hey, Pictures of Spectr should be attached (Truck / Battle Buddy's name) Like me spectr was made in the 80's and served in the USAF :driver::grin:. I'll get some pictures of the repair as I complete it. Little new here, been reading over the forms for awhile, when i first started to research...

So what it ended up being, was my throttle cable was on the way out, and died after I got off work. Did lots of reading up on the forms, went with napa cable, crossing my fingers Its the right part and I can fix it tommorow...

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...

Added some pictures from the trip.

Just a quick update - So, little things here and there I am noticing as this is my daily driver. I'm going to parts store tomorrow to order parts, will replace all hoses and belts, and I need a new Thermostat, just for piece of mind. Starting to dig through TM's like a mad man as I plan on my...

Thanks all, so the original owner, apprently decided to use one belt for alt 2 and the power steering, so gotta fix that today, and start to order some parts

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...

So to the guys in Maryland, do you guys know if the Baltimore Bio-Diesel Co-Op is still a thing? Google says it's closed (they used to have a pump in the city

Pigtown (near the B&O railroad museum)

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...