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  1. usmcpatriot

    New Old Warn Winch 8274 Install

    Well my buddy wanted me to explain the welds properly. Do I know what they are, not really. We did lock the brakes. The winch will not do a static load pull. I guess that is where the snatch block comes in. Just for sheets and giggles, I'm not sensitive, but welcome all comments. Thats how I...
  2. usmcpatriot

    New Old Warn Winch 8274 Install

    Yeah I hear ya, monies are tight if it were n't for my buddy letting me pay it off. Well would not have one.
  3. usmcpatriot

    CUCV custom bumper

    Sweet setup man, good luck!
  4. usmcpatriot

    New Old Warn Winch 8274 Install

    Pics of the bolt setup I forgot to post.
  5. usmcpatriot

    New Old Warn Winch 8274 Install

    Hey all, tested the setup on a 35 degree incline, using a rolling load. Nothing broke, not even a creak. Added two shackles for a snatch block. As per my welder/buddy, I must state that he used a 6011 rolling pass and 7018 filler for all the welds. Also include is a pic for the bolts installed...
  6. usmcpatriot

    New Old Warn Winch 8274 Install

    Not yet, though will do the test this weekend. Will take a video and/or pics...great idea. Thanks
  7. usmcpatriot

    New Old Warn Winch 8274 Install

    Installed an old 8K 8274 Warn winch with a total of 2 hours of service. Installed 4 grade 8 fastners on each side of the frame, 4 external G8 bolts, For a total of 12 G8 bolts. All the welds are 6011, with overlapping 7011 welds. Put a 2 inch receiver tube welded to the rear bumper with the same...
  8. usmcpatriot

    "New" M1008 won't start

    If you have a coffin fuel filter, junk it...had the same problems as you. Convert to a spin-on. My problem was air leaks from the coffin fuel filter. I also replaced the gpr, and went 60acgs...good luck
  9. usmcpatriot

    Picked up M1009 at a local auction

    Now the adventure starts...good luck, great job!
  10. usmcpatriot

    Tools on the road

    Mostly everyone covered the required tools and parts, I'd add a highlift jack, and invest a in a winch.
  11. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    looks like the connectors are on the back, thxs will check, asap
  12. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    The mystery wire is jumped that is the first pic...the jumper is in my hand:???:
  13. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    Ok, hey all, the "mystery wire" saga continues. The dingleberry that I am did not notice that the wire, that is purple w/white stripe is capped off, and no connection on the steering column to attach to. Started looking for the wire placement ended up replacing the master cylinder and booster...
  14. usmcpatriot

    The M1031 with 5" lift, 12-bolt H1's and no spacers build!

    Hey great job, check the fuel tank and sender while at it....GOOD LUCK
  15. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    I have to thank indy4x4fab for the pictures and the older wiring schematics will check as soon as I replace my fueltank, Was checking for placement for the mystery wire and found that the rear of the hydrobooter was leaking. Well replaced the master cylinder and the booster, dropped the tank...
  16. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    I'll be dropping the steering column this weekend to reattach the wire. Thanks for the help Warthog.
  17. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    Roger, doghead will check thread about the mystery wire, and here is info you wanted. Thank you, really thanks alot.
  18. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    Thanks M1008driver for the help. I used the tractor relay that the mod called for that one worked for 3 turns of the key. So I replaced it with the ST553. It's six or half dozen of the other. At the present moment I am jumping the starter relay with a switch....I found a wire I never saw before...
  19. usmcpatriot

    DogHead Relay Mod Backfire?

    Well thank you DH on the lesson on puncuation education...First and foremost I truly apologize if you were irked by my post heading...didnt mean any harm...You 've been immortalized by this very helpful modification, and so you should be. The mod is a great help...although I'd go with the...
  20. usmcpatriot

    1008 Won't start ???

    I have the same problem...I have 10.34v at the purple w/white stripe with the key in the start position...need to go to my thread...."Doghead Mod Backfire" as I am being helped there....goodluck!
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