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  1. ralbelt

    Found a cool little dump trailer today.

    I had a customer stop by the shop the other day towing one. I commented how nice it was and he said he paid $800.00 for it at a local show. The PO had cut a tail gate into it that he had to repair to original.
  2. ralbelt

    M1009 Motor Mount Part#

    # 459021 comes up in the 34P , google gm 459021 comes up as a motor mount.
  3. ralbelt

    Doghead starter relay question

    If you go to the original doghead relay thead, the first and second pages has this exact info.
  4. ralbelt

    What is the best trailer for a M1008

    M101A2 trailer will have surge brakes.
  5. ralbelt

    Glow plug for 6.2

    They are the female end of electrical spade connectors, available at your favorite parts store.
  6. ralbelt

    What color should the front locker tabs be?

    Mine were originally white, now they are red because that was the first color of my wifes finger nail polish that I found.
  7. ralbelt

    1985 m1009

    First off do the doghead starter relay modification. change all fluids and filters,do all general maintenance and down load the TM'S.
  8. ralbelt

    Why the fuss?

    I wanted to learn about diesel engines and had never owned one, these are simple to work on and with all the info on here I have been able to fix the few problems that have risen with a few hours of reading. Now when I learn about a new potential problem I go looking for it before it finds me...
  9. ralbelt

    Electrical Gremlins

    I have read where a nail file works well.
  10. ralbelt

    Batteries Dying in my CUCV

    I also have a faint glow at night with the headlights on and the heater blower on high. It was the first time that I had the symptom and related it to the blower. I won't have time to chase this for a few weeks as I will be out of state. If you correct yours please post up. I would start with...
  11. ralbelt

    electrical problem (head lights)

    And dielectric grease is your friend.
  12. ralbelt

    newbee!

    Welcome from R.I. and Port Richey FL.
  13. ralbelt

    idiling

    I will wait till the high idle kicks down before driving off.
  14. ralbelt

    Engine oil leak from rear main seal?

    Ditto on above. I would also inspect carefully the flex plate, if I have the trans out, and replace it if you see worn teeth or cracking around the mount bolts.
  15. ralbelt

    My first post, CUCV owner

    That is one clean engine, except for a little rust on the air filter wing nut.:D
  16. ralbelt

    My first post, CUCV owner

    Welcome Aboard! I would test the glow plugs, a lot of info on here on how to do this. Do not use ether. Silicone spray if you must. Also search for the doghead starter relay modification, a $15.00-$20.00 Mod that will save you hundreds.
  17. ralbelt

    Extra ground for starter?

    I think that it is more Important to have a GOOD ground, 2 bad grounds will not be any better. Clean up what you have.
  18. ralbelt

    Got Snow?

    No snow yet, we need snow, its good for the economy, gives a lot of people a chance to make a few extra dollars,and hurts very few.
  19. ralbelt

    M101A2 pick up questions

    Magnetic lights and duct tape to tape them to the rear shackles.
  20. ralbelt

    Starter Relay Mounting Plate

    Its nothing fancy, just a piece of aluminum or steel shaped like a "V" , search for "doghead starter relay mod" and there are pics on that thread, its a sticky in the cucv, forum. While your at it do the mod.
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