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  1. Screamin' Metal

    Using the deuce for emergency power generation

    Second question: Is there enough room in the engine compartment for that large of an alternator? Yes, but it depends on the size. I've had a 3 row pulley machined out to match the 3 row pulley on the ass end of a big generator......having a big hinge arrangement so the generators weight would...
  2. Screamin' Metal

    Using the deuce for emergency power generation

    Second question: Is there enough room in the engine compartment for that large of an alternator? Yes, but it depends on the size. I've had a 3 row pulley machined out to match the 3 row pulley on the ass end of a big generator......having a big hinge arrangement so the generators weight would...
  3. Screamin' Metal

    Using the deuce for emergency power generation

    Well.....I've sat back and listened and watched.....all great ideas and advice. Good ole Ma Duece......yea......you can do some work and make them into a portable power station for the house if you loose power. While I had to convert one over to this configuration.....I cannot tell you when or...
  4. Screamin' Metal

    A few stereo install issues

    You've been given solid advice here.....let me guess.....you either pluged into the fuse block or picked up the power from the 12 V. junction block on the firewall....correct? I'm inclined to think as the others.....clean your ground.....run from the 12 V. source direct. These trucks have a...
  5. Screamin' Metal

    Block heater - - Tank Style

    Do the usual....drain the radiator..... The bottom nipple hooks up to your blocks drain plug. Yes....the 6.2 has one, but its way cramped to get at. You can get a lower radiator hose adaptor thats got the small hose hookup on it. ( I made my own....) Hook up the lower hose there....you'll...
  6. Screamin' Metal

    just got the M1008 running

    What he said......:-D
  7. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    Hey....keep us informed of what you find! We'ew here if ya need use...... ....................'When it positively, absolutely has to be destroyed overnight..........'
  8. Screamin' Metal

    Pintle problem 1009

    Go to parts for sell section and they should be able to help you out....if not....call the local military Vechicle place and ask them.....they'll fix you up. The 1008's are always setup with them for artillery and trailer usage.....I believe because of the Blazers higher gearing.....you'll...
  9. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    Don't want to get your hopes up....sometimes the seal will allow air to be sucked into the system just enough to mess up the fuel milage good, so you've described. The General is right....your pump is probably on the downhill slide....but you might be able to change out that seal and drive it a...
  10. Screamin' Metal

    Cucv dually 1986 with 10,000 miles in TN

    Hey even if you otta drive a ways, its worth li. If its a Military Vechicle...they'll deliver it for a small price.....get it! Sometimes....you can buy it and have to wait maybe a week or two until someone is coming close....and they'll deliver it!
  11. Screamin' Metal

    Cucv dually 1986 with 10,000 miles in TN

    Man.....GRAB IT!!!!!!!
  12. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    How does the engine run....as good as its Been? Crank up OK? Does it smoke excissively on starteup? Does it pull as hard as it always has? Does it smoke bad doing it?
  13. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    The General is right...it is probably that.....but maybe.....gotta learn to troubleshoot on these things.....
  14. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    Yes....theres some additive you can add to your fuel that'll help....it'll probably take a couple of tanks to clean them sufficiently....its as close as your favorite automotive parts store......
  15. Screamin' Metal

    u joint?

    Yes...it isn't hard once you've done it correctly....to a newbe....its worse than being in your first firefight.....:-D
  16. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    IF you don't see a difference.... 1. Engine load is going up.....(ie, brakes getting tighter, wheel bearing or pinion bearing going out, carrying more weight, trans troubles, etc...) 2. Engine wearing out or fuel system getting clogged.....possibly water in the diesel (extremely bad for the IP)...
  17. Screamin' Metal

    What happened to my mileage?

    Yes...it could be the IP wearing out....but is most likely fuel quality. Blending of diesel fuels is probably the culprit. When they mix ethanol to fuels....sometimes it makes it way into diesel also....it doesn't burn good with high compression engines. Just as a experiment......grab a couple...
  18. Screamin' Metal

    Starter Problems. Not so happy holidays so far :(

    Yea Tony...good Call! I've seen it done many times and it will wreak Havok.....those trucks have alot of metric stuff on them!
  19. Screamin' Metal

    I'm an IDIOT!

    Nope and yep....respectively.....
  20. Screamin' Metal

    alternator charging

    Also let me add......clean all you connections at your Alt.'s and at the Batt.'s. After that, clean and check connections @ junction blocks on firewall behind rear battery. Make sure your belts are tight. Make sure you turn off your service light switch and civ. light switch....(theres a dome...
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