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In my experiences with locking hubs, they can get a bit crusty inside from bad grease or moisture, even age. That will many times, make them not fully disengage. IF the hub is your problem. They are pretty easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. My neighbor has an F-350 and had problems with...

He's asking $3k for one of the M1008's, from others I've been looking at on the web for sale I thought it was reasonable, if the body is as solid as he states. I'm thinking the no start issue could be an easy fix seems it was running a day before. As he claims. Otherwise I can't comment more on...

Anyone here know of the surplus store in Grand Gorge NY? He has a couple M1008's I was thinking of taking the drive out there tomorrow to look over. Hoping someone knows the guy and may be able tell me some about him. He said neither of them are running, although he was driving one when it...

Sent you a PM, just in case lol

Didn't get to check the truck out today. Owner text me yesterday saying it wouldn't start and sounded like the starter was going south, he would try to get a new one installed for Friday. Got a text today the new starter didn't fix the issue, he's thinking the starter relay may be baked. He's...

Yep, 2 hours south of me. I probably seen the ones you're talking about, 2 of them are actually pretty sweet but above my pay grade. I think one of them, Rochester area, belongs to a member here. IIRC. A M1028a1, love to have that one. The other one appears to be super clean. There is another...

I agree, that is a definite advantage. But, isn't the only difference between these J code engines and the civilian 6.2 the emissions? I thought the civilian 6.2 was the same compression. I've driven some trucks with the 6.2 that started fine in the winter as long as they were maintained...

Yes, the bug is strong! Must..Not..Fight..it...lol Yeah, it's amazing how much helpful information there is. It seems there isn't an issue or question that hasn't been encountered by someone. I've been reading all the old threads, just start picking back pages and reading any interesting...

I'm pretty new here so take this with a grain of salt. Seems you can get a replacement starter on warranty and have already done the 12v glowplug bypass, you're already half way towards the complete 12v conversion. Unless you want to retain the 24v system to stay period correct, I don't see any...

Thanks, just what I was looking for [thumbzup] I have a thing for having vintage diagnostic tools for my vehicles. This will make for some good reading.

Man, the suspense is killing me! Four more days yet till I can check out that M1008, goin nuts here. On the plus side I've learned a lot more by the required reading here. As matter of fact, much of the reading has shown me why the truck's driver side is dented up. The dreaded forklift! Now I...

I've been looking through the TM's for any information about the diagnostic port, more so for the equipment intended to use it. Is there any info here for it that I'm missing? I'd like to learn more about it.

I second what cucvrus says about carpet, it will hold water and any salts that come in. Makes for a Flitnstone Flier in short order. I like the idea of a quality bed liner but make absolute sure any rust is taken care of and treated before it's applied, otherwise it will rot through anyway. I...

Well I really like what I'm reading about these CUCV's. I'm a born and bred Chevy guy anyway so it fits right in. The owner has a really whacked work schedule so I wont be able to check it out first hand until the 22nd. As long as the engine/tranny is as he states and the suspension/axles are...

The one I found closer is $3000 and looks really solid. He sent me a bunch of pictures. The only rust I see in the pics is just surface rust where the paint is fading away. drivers side has a few dents down the side but I don't care about them. A work truck will get dents no matter how careful I...

Jeeze... just 10 posts and already bit by the guard dog :sad: LOL. I'll remember not to post them any more ;) On another note, I believe I'll be passing on that one simply because I don't think the owner and I will be able to meet on a price. It may be worth everything he's asking, but I'm...

I'm definitely fine with the speed, or lack of it. I'm way past my young, dumb, and full of ... youth. I'd just as soon enjoy the scenery on my journey now. I'll give that guy a call tomorrow to talk to him a bit. I'm a little over 5 hours away from him so I really don't want to drive down there...

Again, thanks guys. Now that I Google M1008A1 it shows pictures of trucks with the same holes, must be for the antenna coax to go through so it makes sense that it would still be a radio truck, even with that cap.

I don't think they are for antenna mounting, each side has a hole towards the front and one towards the rear. link removed:recovry4x4:

Is it ok to post a Craigslits link for you guys to look at for some opinions? The box has 2 round holes on each side that seem to be deliberately put there that I'm also wondering if they are supposed to be there, mounting military equipment maybe?