Search results

OK. I know this was covered a thousand and 1 times. You need to order parts for a 1984 K5 or K30. Not a 1985, 1986, or 1987. !984 will get you the right parts every time. 1985,86,87 models had the washer motor in the tank. That was a good setup. It can be done if you have a salvage yard nearby...

It's just the welding near the truck that scares me. It may be scrap but the welds will scar the windows and then the wipers will tear. And I am not about to stand on my head and get the inside out bolt from the top A pillar hinge. But yes welding works great. This weed whacker string will...

only my '85 has some chunks broken out... That's called patina. Survivor scars. Hey any way I have a few parts grilles and you can easily replace just that part of the grille. When you work with old hard to find things you have to get creative. I have cut and spliced many CUCV grilles...

i also worked on the replacement horn contact. Some genius had stretched the spring out to make up for the lost spring contact lock. the contact that comes with the new kit is wrong so I reused the OEM one. I reinstalled the steering wheel and made sure it was clocked correctly. Aligning the...

Next I removed the old 2 wire CUCV neutral safety switch from the lower column inside the truck under the dash. I have an extra column to show you where it is and how to install and adjust, It is easy and requires a small screw driver to snap it in place and pry the old one gently out of place...

I have been very busy lately at home and at work. I have an M1009 torn apart at work for several parts to be replaced. I did manage to get the door pin bushings in the hinges today, the neutral safety switch to repair the B/U lamps and the horn spring contact. OK so the door pin bushings were in...

I always go here but anyway here I go again. What do you know about the injection pump and lift pump? The injection pump may need overhauled. That is a cure all for fuel relate issues. If you didn't replace it and don't know when it was replaced it may me time to think about in and get that in...

I had a contact maintenance M1031 I ran a few years. I removed the PTO driven generator and added a Yamaha Diesel generator. I kept burning motors up on saws and the generator add fuel like it was going out of style. The man at the generator shop said it had a dirty sine wave. The term dirty...

Make sure you get the cover plate gasket and start every bolt and fitting first before tightening any of them. You can do 99% of the job top side. And as easy as it is to remove Gen it sure beats having dirt and oil in your face. I have encountered a few that the 3/8 pump bolts were seized in...

Has anyone else had the red warning light on the front wheel hub come on. Nothing showing on the dash panel so wondering what it could possibly be. It's not covered in the sticky notes or the TM. The flat tire is an easy fix. I'll check the wheel bearing once I get home. Take Care. Be Safe.

I would remove the speedometer cable from under the dash and try and hook the adapter to the cable while it is disconnected. Then if it goes together just snap the cable on the back of the speedometer. It's worth a try at this point.

Is that a vehicle specific speedometer cable? Or is it a non OEM generic replacement. If it is I think you are onto something. With a grinder I would grind a small section off the end and get that cable to fit snugly into the adapter. That is the answer I am sure. If it works it is fixed. But if...

On a quiet day in Tallinn, Estonia they say you can hear a CUCV rusting. Looks good I like it. I like stuff that looks a bit rough but functions like new. I had my Terminus M1009. I ran it like a stolen horse and maintained it like a new truck. Take Care.

I failed to report my progress on Friday. I was able to get the parts in primer and they are all back inside safe and sound. Next i need to get a good quality 3 M seam sealer and reseal all the edges. I think I am doing that correctly. Primer, seam sealer, sealer and top coat. Well next step...

I made a few of the hoses and they worked as long as the truck ran. They had to be a bit longer and make slighter curves but they worked. I also wrapped them with split loom to keep the kink out. Good Luck. Enjoy the Holiday.

Europe 1945 Very sad.

Safety tip of the day. Disconnect all battery terminals on ALL VEHICLES before working on or near the electrical system. Even on a frozen lake ice fishing accidents do happen. This Tesla is toast. Long story on this one but the results are the same if you dead short the 24 volt.

turbo hydramatic 400 rebuild kit - Google Search Amazon.com: Compatible With: Chevy GM Chevy GM TH400 Alto Transmission Master Rebuild Kit Level 2 : Automotive TH400 diesel torque converter - Google Search I was looking at parts to rebuild a TH400. Just to look and get a real life price. I...

This was a full bag of 20 bushings. Enough to last a lifetime for most people. I changed many many door bushings over the years. Some of these bushings in this picture are imports that I accumulated over the years. If they don't break they will work fine. I just found that they seem to be more...

Most times it is the top hinge that has the bad bushings. If the bottom bushings are tight there is no use in changing them. These top ones are scrap and worn out. I use a hammer to hit the pin upward. I actually use 2 hammers the one to stay aligned on the lower pin shaft. and hit it with...