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    Opinions on Undercoating

    3M 08840. Easy to use, especially if it's softened in that good ole Southern sun! Easy to cut and form fit. Runs $80ish inc shipping for a box of 10 sheets. I did the cab floor and up the rear cab wall. Also did inside the doors! (Doors close with a thunk now) Gets rid of lots of the...
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    Opinions on Undercoating

    I'm a fluid film user also! Not a big believer in undercoating unless applied over epoxy primer/paint which is over fresh media blasted metal!!!! I generally soundproof the inside of vehicle. The 3M peel and stick is effective, and much cheaper than the Dynamat products. Have used both, and...
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    M1008 retro build

    Not sure which weatherstripping you're looking for, but see this link.... https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m1008-glass-run-weatherstrip-and-felts.192128/#post-2251247 I used the precision weatherstripping for window felts etc. Quality was good, no issues Jegs seems to...
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    Replacement Fuel Tank

    The Sceptra tanks are around $100 shipped (GM1B). Made in Canada, have used many of this brand and never any issues. I always painted new tanks, they generally outlasted most of the vehicles they were installed in! I've gotten picky in my old age..... Won't spend a half a day cleaning a used...
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    Loud Bang Coming From the Rear (of my M1009)

    In my opinion, not drivable! If it chunks up more pieces and locks up rear whilst driving........ Says the old man! Forty years ago I would have said drive on!
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    700R4 Swap Into M1009

    70 mph is roundabout 2200 rpm with 3.08s. "Back in the day" we ran over the road with CUCV's, 80 mph plus is not a real comfortable or safe speed with the Blazers! BTDT allot! 700r4 is going to spend allot of normal use in 3rd gear, really negating the cost of a swap! Stick with what you've...
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    Power steering issue on a gas converted m1028.

    Shouldn't have to change anything. mine was converted to SBC and no issues...... Sounds like a pump issue
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    M1008 whining noise

    Have had some "limited" success in the past with changing out many years old fluid! Turkey baster or suction out old fluid, put in new. Problem with systems that don't leak is fluid never gets replenished! May not help, but for the cost involved it's worth a try! Also have seen return lines...
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    Any Tips On Getting HMMWV Wheels To Seal Completely

    Bead sealer has a rubbery consistency and dries. Not the same as grease, and isn't expensive....
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    Any Tips On Getting HMMWV Wheels To Seal Completely

    In the civilian world bead sealing area gets cleaned them some bead sealer is applied to the rim before tire mounted. I had moved out of Mnt by the time we got HMMWV's, so never had the pleasure!
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    looking for brake parts CUCV 1984 M1009

    If ever any questions as to part numbers look up in the -20 or -34 TM's. That will give you the GM part number and then a quick google search will get you some aftermarket or whatever part numbers. The military technical manuals are a little wonky, but spend some time in them and they'll make sense!
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    Lookkng for advice on M1009 replacement dual exhaust system

    George, Another retired NYARNG soldier here who also started out as a 63B (OMS7) when it also included power generators! Then moved on to 92Y (AGR) and eventually ended my career (retirement) in Latham in the POTO shop. Despite all that..... Would think there's a exhaust shop in the Albany...
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    M1009 Little Red Riding Hood.

    wwrd: Another somewhat local option for springs is ATS which is just north of Philly (Souderton). I've used them for years, good product, very knowledge and orders were always shipped and received within a day or two!
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    Engine swap poll

    I'm not sold on the LS, though recognize gains. My 1008 has a rebuilt gen 1 SBC. Mild cam, intake, headers. Work truck..... Hei needs one hot wire, no electronics other than that! (well, does have elec choke, so that's two wires!) Very simple It's a nut and bolt restoration " work truck". Used...
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    Headlight Woes

    I also have a issue with my headlight switch.... Been restoring this truck for 2+ years now and mostly done excepting the bed! Pulled truck in prior to plow hook-up and whilst going over determined headlights not working! Turns out the new headlight switch is crap! While everything was...
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    CUCV head gasket / head/ or change engine survey

    I'm doing the same here...sell it all so it gets used and not thrown away. When my dad passed (great depression survivor and hoarder) we sold tons of stuff. Pennies on the dollar, but I felt better that stuff was going to a new home. In some cases of tools and woodworking equipment, brand new...
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    Little oil drops...

    When we used to run these over the road at high speed (when almost new) these ALWAYS leaked a little oil. And, seemed like the faster you went the more they leaked! Maintenance section used to get pretty pissed seeing the puddles! Yes, it's the main seal! Is it critical? Probably not unless you...
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    Wiring harness

    welder guy: FYI, if you check FB Mkt or craigslist there's a guy across the river from Kingston that parts CUCVs. I've gotten stuff from him in the past! Eric
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    Electrical help needed.

    Is your pic wire getting juice at the starter when you turn the key to start?
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    Electrical help needed.

    If you can decipher a Land Rover you can certainly figure a Cucv out!
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