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The exhaust gaskets... or lack of... is strange to me... never knew of an engine that didn't need them. I mean I guess it doesn't hurt anything, but would seem to me that it would at least cause more engine noise to escape or something. I could be wrong though. Yeah, seems like on most GM...

What is the issue with the webs exactly? I've seen several places mention this, but none of them actually stated what the issue was. ~Thanks

Well, these gaskets weren't quite that bad, but they were in pretty bad shape. Good to hear that the bottom end is lesser prone to issues. I have read that some of the 6.2's were prone to cracks in the blocks. But you haven't found that to be the case? Thanks for info!

Wow..... these new upgraded long blocks are a lot higher than I imagined. Would love to have one, but don't think I can swing $7k+ :shock: Looks like $2k for two new heads... if I want hardened valve seats... not sure why I would want "NON hardened valve seats".... I was hoping to avoid have...

Hi scottladdy, Well, we paid $7800 for the truck 6 years ago. I took a train to new mexico, and a rental car on over to arizona to pick up the truck, and drove it back to indiana. The body of the truck is in great shape, very solid, no rust. The 4 wheel drive works perfectly. We put an all...

Hi richingalveston, Ok, so even with a transmission change, it would still take more part changes to swap in a different type engine/transmission then? I kind of figured that, but wasn't sure, exactly why I wanted to ask. And of course the more parts you have to change the more cost. So I guess...

Hello All! Been a while since I have posted anything, but I am around from time to time, just been sooooo busy, just haven't had much time. But, something happened recently that made me "take some time"... my 1986 M1008 with the 6.2L diesel - 3 speed trans 4x4, blew a head gasket a couple...

Final Update! Good Evening All! Sorry it took me so long to post an update. It was really late last night, and then I worked all day today. But Anyway....... We got our CUCV fixed!! :jumpin: :naner::jumpin::naner::jumpin::naner: <- i never thought I would ever use that banana smiley I...

Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... Ok Rick, well... if you've changed 100 CUCV starters, thats about 99 more than I've done. So there may be a slight possibility you could be right... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I'll try it tomorrow (weather & time permitting) and see what happens. I may have...

OK... Update Time: Today I only worked on the M1008 CUCV for a short time. Here is what I found: *The Doghead Relay under the dash, DID indeed have power coming into it. **When the key was turned to the start position, the relay engaged and the solid purple wire (which goes to the starter...

Thanks for Confirming that Warthog [thumbzup] I thought that was the case.

Yep, I use dielectric grease on bulbs and any connector that isn't soldiered. Good stuff, stops corrosion, and seals water out. Works even better with the rubber housing military connectors like on the deuce, as the rubber housing helps keep the grease in place and last longer. Any connection...

Yep, I should have mentioned that, good point. As on the stock 24/12-volt setup, the Passenger side has an Isolated Ground, correct?

Yes, there was the main battery ground cable going from the buss bar to the block, the same stud as the engine ground. Is that buss bar grounded to the truck body? It looked as if it was isolated, I thought it only went to the the negative battery cables. Yep, I'd like to add a 2/0 ground to...

Hi Warthog, Yep should have done that before I ever installed it, as its always possible. "New" doesn't mean it works, thats for sure. Thanks

Latest Update: My Dad and I spent most of the day yesterday, working on the CUCV. I searched for and found the ground strap on the top back passenger side of the engine, just below the edge of the air filter... although after finding it, I searched more thinking surely there is another one...

Hi Doghead! I replaced all the battery cables about 2 years ago, with some heavy duty quality cable that I ordered. But anything is possible, I had already planned to go through all the cable ends and bus-bars, and just give everything a fresh clean-up and check all the connectors and such...

Hi Cpf240! I replaced both batteries about 2 years ago. They are Heavy Duty Interstate with the highest cranking amps I could get. With the initial problem happening, right after we had drove to and back from town, I don't think the batteries are bad or anything. I don't personally have a load...

Hi Richingalveston! Thanks for the reply. Yes, Grounding is what I intend to look next, as the symptoms are pointing in that direction. I hadn't thought about a ground strap burning though like the fusible links did, that is a good possibility and if is the case then the old starter may...

Another Update... Ok, the last update I posted, I had just gotten the Brand New Wilson starter and bracket installed. Today, I finally had time (and the weathers cooperation) to replace the two fusible links and go through the rest. I replaced the two links that had burned. And while going...