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That freeze plug/expansion plug hole is the center one on the drivers side. Just brave it and go up there and punch it out. The warmer the coolant the more dangerous it gets. I recommend doing it with a cold engine. Really no other way to drain the block. I use the coolant one because I think it...

Today I worked several hours getting a class 3 receiver on the 1987 M1028. I need to pull my trailer and haul a lot of scrap this Spring. I will not use my new truck for that task. Not when you have an old truck that can do the job. Putting the hitch on turned out to more of a job then I had...

The day started out well and continued to improve. The rain was heavy a few times during the day but I was working in the barn. I did manage to get the wheels and tires back on my M1009 project. Also I had the front battery dead from letting the B/O lamps on again for a week or more. Jump pack...

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/1986-cucv-m1009-decade-after-being-wrecked.173878/page-19 I have always installed the water jacket style block heater. This is what GM supplied from the factory during the diesel run back in the late 70's - 1990's. Always worked and actually if left in the...

After looking at the CUCV forum for the last few days I feel compelled to go out and do something to raise the morale here. Even if I clean the non existing windshield spotless I will get something done. I do have wheels and tires to install back on the truck and with the pouring rain that may...

Good Deal. Looks like you are on the right path. Be Safe. Good Luck. Thank you for reporting back.

I remembered I had pictures of changing the rear main seal in terminus M1009. I hope this helps. I done a lot of work on Terminus m1009 and I used it very hard off road. I tested it many times over. Very few failures. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/terminus-m1009.144523/page-10

Thank you. I would not replace the oil pump either. Most times I work on paying customers vehicles and they want them out on the road running and the less cost that is involved in the repairs the happier they are. When you open up engines you could just go wild and replace everything. But in a...

Then No I would not disturb the front seal. It is easy enough to replace if it does leak, And as mentioned it can be changed without pulling the timing cover. Do as you wish. I wanted to just let you know that it is better to let things work than tear into them to fix things that are not broken...

In my opinion. If the rear main seal is leaking change it and the front main seal. I have had the same CUCV vehicles for years. I live by if it ain't broke, don't fix it. What's the meaning of the phrase 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'? If something is working adequately well, leave it alone...

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/wiper-motor/acdelco-wiper-motor-19150910/918283_886393_6207 Only issue I had with the AC Delco was it was rebuilt, it was $40. more and it was warranted for only 1 year...

Like I mentioned. They are all about the same at this time. Someone told me NAPA had better ones. I bought the NAPA ones and they were just Dorman's with the NAPA sticker over top. Same as A C Delco. they all fit and work. Short of getting others made up I would set sail with the available...

Upper hose where it meets the engine. That 2 bolt flanged housing is the thermostat housing. Use care when extracting the 2 - 15 mm hex bolts. Sometimes the aluminum threads come out with the bolts. Good Luck and Please report back.

When it comes to a CUCV you always buy parts for a 1984 model K 5 Blazer or a K30 pickup. You can buy a new one at Autozone. Plug and play. takes about 15 minutes to R & R. Good Luck. They are all imports. I done a side by side comparison. Bottom line it fits and it works. Warranted for as long...

My attempt to assist 82Kbody has been met with unknown violations on my part. For that I am sorry. It was an attempt to assist with a common oil cooler issue. In the future I will just post the same pictures w/o reference to my other post. I will rewrite the information as best I can to assist...

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/1986-cucv-m1009-decade-after-being-wrecked.173878/page-18 I hope this helps. These oil cooler lines fit just as good as any of them. Good Luck.

The lower bracket missing is the root of most broken cracked Power Steering brackets. I made a few of the #10 part. And I have a few of the # 9 part. Without these brackets holding that main bracket steady it is just a matter of time before the main bracket fails again. If it is a vehicle you...

Looks have no bearing on the usefulness and the functionality of a specific part. If it works hold the belt tight and allows you to stay mobile is all that matters. You do have the lower bracket in place? Just checking. Good Luck.

ACDELCO 1111 AUTOMOTIVE BCI GROUP 31 POST BATTERY Find out how AGM batteries are better! Type: LEAD-ACID AUTOMOTIVE Vendor: ACDelco Description: Instore Pickup Only Group Size: 31, 750 CCA, Volts:12, (L)13x(W)6.7x(H)9.5, Warranty: 18 months Free This is the batteries that the truck left the...

If it were mine. I would weld the existing bracket. It will be stronger. Like plywood. Get a piece and weld it in place. Smooth it out. If it is the slot that is hammered and worn. Just put a grade 8 washer on the stud then the bracket. grease the adjustment slot a wee bit and tighten the belt...