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Group 31 is about as good a fit as any. I shy away from 6TL in a CUCV. I don't think the extra mass and weight is worth the effort. But to each his own. Make sure the batteries are secured as they were from new. I would hate to see your batteries fall thru the thin rusty inner fender...

Well my celebration of completing the 1971 Mercedes was short lived. A 10 mile drive and the left wheel caliper locked up. I suggested to the owner to replace in pairs. He said no just fix what's broken. Seems like I set him up because the left brake hose also collapsed internally. It was a...

The Mercedes is completed and now after a few weeks I have an empty driveway again. I am going to tackle the gate today and strip it out. I am not sure what I need to replace to get that crank operational but I will know before sundown. You will know a little later. I am tight for time right now...

Don't hold it in. It is the auto ejection switch. When you reach Ludacris speed it is useful to escape the horrors of the 6.2 engine detonating. I really don't know maybe someone put it in there as a manual glow plug switch. But it is not stock. The 2 toggle switches on the left side of the...

I had a large aluminum and steel roof rack on several M1009's I hauled heavy tires and wheels on top many miles and used it for carrying wood and parts. Never had an issue with cracks. I used 3/8" carriage bolts and inside plates to mount mine. Of course the smooth part was inside the truck. Not...

It could be the regulator is jumping time and missing a few teeth or worn teeth to gear. It only takes a few slightly bruised teeth on the side levers to get a crooked window and make things difficult. Careful of inferior regulators. I had one pop right out of the package after a few cycles of...

/www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?173878-1986-CUCV-M1009-Decade-after-being-wrecked/page39 Check out posts 382,383,& 384. I have more parts and side slide seal. Let me know. Good Luck. The rear gate is a crude antiquated POS if not properly maintained. Most are worn and rusted out at this...

Even Walmart is OK. They all sell a universal wiper. I get exact fit ANCO 16" 31-16. They all seem to be a varied fit. But right out of the pack these will snap on and stay on. Not to be confused with Snap-On. They are less pricey than that brand. The ANCO replacement blades are a Product of...

Buying the one 16" wiper fits all style make for to many connections and sloppy fit. I agree. The bayonet style lock that came stock are some of the better ones I have seen. As long as you buy the proper ones that are designed to fit that mount. Not the universal mount wipers that come with all...

It is a really cool idea and I am sure it would help on a fresh rebuilt transmission. But just adding it to a 35+ year old transmission at this point is senseless. It has a nice look but like you said 1 trip off road and the holes are done for. Plugged with mud and doing nothing. I would have...

Not a single wire needed to keep the engine running. Sorta like my Kubota or an old Mercedes 220D. I have a pull stop on my tractor and a push stop on the customers Mercedes. It took me an hour to figure out how to glow and start the 1971 Mercedes when I first sat in it. I had the owners...

I really like your solid pullies also. That is what I always run. They will help with belt wear also. The stamped pullies get hot faster and then the rust and pit after sitting. The rust and pits like to chew up the rubber belts. If a belt makes one squeal it needs attention. I am not afraid to...

Very nice stands you fabricated up there. I really hate to se doors that have speaker holes hacked in them. Besides the poor speaker takes all the weather and the door has no good sound quality. Looks like you are moving right along on your project. Did you ever discover what axles you have in...

I see you had the engine pulled out. That is a very smart move. Best way to get the best job. Looks like that is how they should have been attached in the first place. That little pair of M10 bolts has its work cut out for it on a diesel. Considering that is the same size bolt they used on a...

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-stolen-cars-and-trucks-2019-latest-list-of-the-most-likely-to-get-stolen-vehicles-in-the-u-s/ I checked the list I checked it twice. CUCV's are naughty and NOT nice. They did not make the list for top stolen vehicles. Stealing one of these trucks you better...

Does the fuel return line have a free flow? And yes it would be helpful to have more information. Once the modification begin the guess work never ends. Good Luck.

I have encountered this a few times. Only once it was on a truck with a badly damaged hole. I pulled the engine put it on a stand and delivered it to an automotive machine shop. It was there 3 days and cost $475. but it was perfect and I used the truck for 20 years as a snow plow truck. So it...

GM fleet always used the round B key in police, taxi, fleet trucks. I worked at a GM dealer for years. I never heard of a Master Key. CUCV key code. The key code for the U.S. CUCV is 73Y2 as delivered from the factory. This is the B-key or commonly called the Trunk Key (rounded edges)They can be...

Makes great fishing sinkers. I cut every other link and use the complete links for sinkers in fast rocky water. Add 2 links if the need arrises. The chain is usauully been smashed and slammed in the drivers door jam a few times. The retractable cable would have been genius. Or are they the...

The tailgate crank on the M1009 project is still not operational. I only remember that when I was sanding the gate last night. I did have some small dents from the trailer hitch in the lower gate. I still have to gut out the entire gate. I need to buy a clear rear glass and get the crank out and...