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    Eagle Quest MV & Modeler Show last weekend in Grapvine

    Well, we attended the 'Eagle Quest' Modelers Convention (their 21st annual) and put on an MV display. You can visit out website, go to the 'When/Where' page which is our calendar of events and see the link to the pix of this show there. OR, click the link below MV Modeler Show Here's a few...
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    Electric fuel pump question

    I'm confused. Why would you NOT want a consistent 5 - 6 psi delivery of fuel TO the mechanical pump? It makes the mechanical pump work LESS, not more. And on the OFF CHANCE that the mechanical pump fails you still get fuel. Why would you consider this a problem? And by adding the electric...
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    Insuring a CUCV (protecting an Investment)

    I also use Gulfway Insurance. You do get to actually talk to a live person. AND YOU TELL THEM what your vehicle is worth and they will bill you accordingly. And they don't have a mileage restriction - because THEY UNDERSTAND that you can only drive one vehicle at a time. OK, I can DRIVE one...
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    Nice scare on the freeway...now what happened?

    according to the Gear Ratio Calculator in YOUR M1009, WITH STOCK 3.08 gears, NP208 transfer case, TH400 transmission and 31x10.5x15 tires your rpm at 55 mph is 1940 65 mph is 2293 75 mph is 2645 if you have maintained your M1009 and everything is working properly, you are NOT harming your...
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    Audie Murphy day parade

    Mike, I heard from Glenn and he said he would be attending. I would also be there, but I've committed to the MV display in Grapvine a couple of months ago. I like to keep my word. And my Dad is hopefully going to be with me. IF they will do this again NEXT year I'll be there as well. TAKE...
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    M1008 shocks

    There are numerous choices for your truck - here's three from LMC Trucks Truck Parts and Truck Accessories I used the Edelbrock shocks at the bottom of this page for my Suburban When I installed some new shocks on an M1009 I owned, I went with some 'stock type' shocks on the front from...
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    Interstate Driving Etiquette

    OP, you are aware that the 6.2 is a fairly stout engine and that the 3500 red line is no doubt for some wet behind the ears GI that has a heavy right foot? 6.5L Diesel Land Speed Truck, Bonneville Salt Flats, 6.5L Diesel this guy has campaigned a 6.2/6.5 diesel at Bonneville salt flats for...
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    24volt CUCV engine swapped into 12volt 1983 Suburban 6.2

    the FLEX PLATE could be cracked - it could give similar symptoms to a warped flywheel
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    Next gauge to buy???

    TACH? Tiny tach is NOT what you are looking for but ...
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    Questions for those that have done the electric fuel pump mod

    Mr. Gasket makes an electric DIESEL fuel pump. I used it to transfer fuel out of my tanks... http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/89503-how-accurate-your-fuel-gauge.html see picture #2 - cost was $50 It would mount very easily under the truck on the frame rail
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    Tailgate problems

    I use LMC truck parts all the time. THE PROBLEM is they (and everybody ELSE) uses cheap chinese metal that in the rear tailgate fails almost EVERY TIME shortly after installation. It's not your body shop's fault IF that's what has happened. Giving them parts that fail upon installation is...
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    My M1009 Build

    Love the tow rope up front like was said, just clean up the radio install (any kind of stereo shop could do it for you) with a metal plate painted to the interior color. Then you'll be good to go. welcome to the green iron disease
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    hazard switch stuck on

    Yeah, that's the only way for a temporary fix. But replacing it will involve removing the steering wheel. IT'S NOT THAT TOUGH. Just make sure the front wheels are straight before you remove the steering wheel and the brakes are set. Then remove the steering wheel with a puller and replace...
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    M1009 Front Axle or wheel vibration

    IF after you replace the two bent rims (you can pick them up at almost ANY salvage yard) and you still have vibration, I have one other thing you can check. Oh and most bent rims I've found occurred because the vehicle had jumped a curb or something similar. Given these are 4x4 MILITARY...
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    Dallas Arms Collector Assn MV show June 9/10

    Pictures have been posted on the website DACA Gun MV Show
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    Just picked up my M1009

    Welcome to the green iron disease... the only cure? MORE GREEN IRON :doghead:
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    M1009 towing an M105A2 trailer..

    Actually this is a very good example of why the 'ADVANCED SEARCH' is your friend. For some reason it works WAY better than the regular search... just my .02
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    Loose Ground Wire Passenger Side Engine Harness

    I just checked my M1028A2 and as has been said, on the lower buss bar...
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    Dallas Arms Collector Assn MV show June 9/10

    Well, another member who was there on Sunday afternoon shot some pix and just sent them to me. He took these with his phone. I'm constantly amazed at the quality of pictures you can get these days with your phone. the row of MV's M1028A2 w/MEP003 on trailer M1009 and deuce in...
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    ford cucv sort of

    You mentioned an Ambulance? We were at a car show and this old white ambulance pulled up and parked at the end or our row of MV's. And it HAD a data plate and the owner said he got it FROM a military base. I don't know if he actually said which one...
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