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NAPA Gold 1060 or AC-Delco PF-454 or AC-Delco PF-1218 all fit on my 6.2 and 6.5. My 350 gas engine, too. The PF-454 is the new number for the old PF-25. The PF-1218 is the new number for the old PF-35. I had opportunity to compare a PF-35 of maybe 18-20 years ago to a new PF-1218, the 1218 is...

Ashamed to admit i don't know anything at all about the multi-fuel, would a multi-fuel in a CUCV be feasible? I find the idea strangely compelling somehow. My wild-assed first guess would be that it would have to be done on a 1008 platform. Please elaborate on this!

If the rear driveshaft spins and the truck doesn't move, something BIG is broken in the axle. These are not "full floating axles", so a broken axle shaft will cause the wheel to fall off because the c-clip is in the differential. If you aren't hard off roading another ten bolt would be an easy...

I've done this on two different 6.X's. One M-1009 and one full size van. Actually both types of starters on the M, come to think of it. I seem to have the best luck putting the bracket on the block first, but left loose, to pivot out of the way of swinging the starter into place. Then, with the...

I tried a similar approach on oil cooler hoses from a 2002 G van with a 6.5. The hoses were of similar construction. The aluminum in the hard lines is very hard, that is, it does not take a flare without splitting. I tried single and double flaring. I don't know if the aluminum could be annealed...

My summer mix: 16oz WallyWorld 2-stroke oil (the TCW-3) 8oz of "gunk brand" sulfur substitute in 25 gals of #2 diesel. In winter i add 8oz of the white Power Service cetane boost to the above stuff. Worked great in my old Rabbit with 400,000 miles plus, works great in my 6.5...

You COULD just change the ignition key cylinder. That way, anyone "in the know" can still get in the truck with the standard key, but they can't unlock the steering column and start the truck. My ignition key cylinder failed, and this is what i ended up with. The only really difficult part in...

Yeah, what Doghead said. Changed the wiring harness by crimping on spade connectors that fit the 60G's. Never looked back. I'm coming up on the third year on these 60G's and absolutely no glow plug issues whatsoever. And i am merciless on them. They do not seem affected by long manual glow...

The radiator in my M-1009 is the same dimensions as the radiator in my 79 C-30, with a 350 gasser. The 79 radiator does not have the engine lube oil cooler, though. But they do interchangably fit the space. Both are four row. And both appear to be the original radiators. Others results may vary...

It is connected to a switch at the throttle linkage under the dash. It will cause a transmission downshift when you stomp on the pedal. My transmission rebuilder says it is very important on the 400 that it work properly.

There "should" be a small round indentation on the bottom of the pan. This dent positions the donut shaped magnet inside. The magnet might be two or three inches in diameter, i can't recall. So, stay an inch, or more, away from the indentation and you will miss the magnet. Anywhere else there is...

When i bought my spares(a front and a rear) they were $395 each. That was Dec 2007. I have seen them on the Coleman's website and e-bay, listed by Coleman's for $295 each, but i haven't looked for them lately. Google Coleman's Surplus, it should be easy to find. They are in Millersburg,PA. Maybe...

If you are eastbound on the PA turnpike(I-76), use the Carlisle,PA exit, and then I-81 north, to the Ft. Indiantown Gap exit. Then use PA-943 into the base. All interstate, except for the mile or so in Carlisle and the last two into The Gap. Generally light traffic. Easier, i think, than any...

Now that you don't need one, let me tell you about the brand new, in the crate, front and rear ten bolts available at Coleman's Surplus in Millersburg,PA. Not terribly expensive, not terribly far from you, and simple easy bolt-ins. Did i mentoin they are new, never used? Yes, they are still ten...

Yeah, what Doghead said, your auto insurance ought to cover that under the comprehensive section of the policy. For many years while working in the construction trades i carried a zero deductible on that part of my policy. I used to get LOTS of broken windshields. Never paid a penny for a...

Yes, you should be quite happy with the 60G's. I put them in my 1009 two winters ago, along with a manual switch for the relay. The 60G's have so far taken ABUSE! I mean sometimes 30 or 45 seconds of "glow". I pulled them all out a few days ago and they all look and work new.

A new GM balancer for a 6.5 was less than $75, full list price, late last year at my local Chevy store. PN 10154688. This was for a 2002 full size van. It has four holes for mounting the accessory drive pulley, so i do not know if this one will work on a 6.2 of CUCV vintage. With that kind of...

My 2002 GMC Savana with the 6.5 has it's second battery in a heavy steel "holder" attached to the outside of the frame, beneath the driver. It is retained with four bolts, two come all the way out, two only need to be loosened to remove the battery and the holder.It is a real bear to lift the...

With the proper size belts as specified on this forum and in the TM's, i've found it necessary to remove ALL of the bolts holding the PS pump. I think there are four. With the pump completely free, i can thread the belt onto the pulleys, then push the pump into a position where the brackets get...

The belt for the #1 alternator also wraps around the PS pump pulley, somewhat. He probably still had power steering and brakes, but a lot of load on the alternator and the power steering at the same time would slip the belt. Believe it when they say you'd KNOW if you didn't have a working power...