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Shift points on my M1009 are close. I find that if I'm driving close to the speed it should shift (42ish), and it's not shifting, and there's traffic ahead of me so that I can't accelerate to 46 and let off, if I stomp the pedal (not quite to where the downshift switch kicks in) just for a sec...

Agreed, the 700R4 has a case known for cracking (Had that happen too), and yes, the SM465 is pretty much bulletproof as a light truck transmission.

4L80e Transgo Stage 3 Full Manual Valve body - LS1TECH These guys are talking about a valvebody for the 4L80e that has no electronics. From transgo. It is however a manual shift valvebody (where you choose your gear, it won't shift for you). I quite like that idea for use in a CUCV.. I...

My bad on mixing up the gear ratio's on the CUCV's. Thanks for the correction AMJBLAZER. Maybe I got the company wrong, but I'm 95% sure SOMEBODY makes a mechanical valvebody for a 4L80E. Wish I could remember where I saw it.. Hearing about all of these successful uses of 700R4's is showing me...

WARGWAG - I completely understand the need for overdrive. I am aware of the different axle gearing on the M1009 (3.08 gears) vs the other CUCV trucks (4.10 gears). I even think the M1009's could use overdrive. My th400 is still pulling strong, so I'll leave it as it is until it gives me...

I didn't mean to doubt you WARWAG. As I said, I am not as well-informed. Could you please give us a list of "Build-ups" to ask for the next time we take a 700r4 to a tranny shop? Different bands and clutches? or do you get ALL the guts fancy aftermarket? How much $$$ are we talking? (I mean to...

I was told it was for draining the tank :P but I never looked into it.

In my defense, I don't think I have ever come across a "properly built 700r4" (or 4l60, the newer name for a 700r4), but: In my experience, they don't last. Several of my close friends have them in half tons. One guy just got his rebuilt this year. For my friends, we're talking MAYBE 150,000...

I personally find my M1009 fun to drive. It's got decent acceleration up to 35 Mph if it's engine is warm. It's no race car, but it's not aggravating. My father's toyota that has to rev up to like 4000 rpm to start moving - THAT'S ANNOYING!

Ethanol-mixed gas is brutal. I have seen it go bad in a matter of months. Also, since ethanol is fairly high-octane on it's own (I can't remember the exact number but I want to say about 110) the gas companies don't have to add as much octane-boosters to the fuel (like toluene, or wayy back in...

To my knowledge, it was the PROPELLANT (the stuff that pressurizes the can) in WD40 that helped the engine start. They changed propellants to be better for the environment, hence WD40 not working well anymore. I have used either on my 6.2 when the glow plugs all fried, outside, in the cold. I...

Maybe a clogged return line? (I know IP housing pressure changes the timing.. I don't remember which direction though)

I have an Stanadyne FM100 on a M1009. FM100's are "rated for use on engines up to 350 horsepower". (yes I know Horsepower is a rather useless fuel flow measurement, but that is what it says on the box my filter head came in) My unit has the 4.3" filter on it, and I have no problems with not...

One wire vs. 3 wire alternators is quite a topic of debate for all kinds of vehicle modifiers. I would stick with a 3 wire unit. The dash light that tells you your batts are not charging has saved me before. (my exterior lights were all bright, there was no indication other than the dash light...

if you get your #2 alternator rebuilt... MAKE SURE IT IS REBUILT WITH AN ISOLATED GROUND!! (there should be no continuity between the Negative output post and the metal frame). Failure to do this could cost you a battery, an alternator, a bunch of wires.. maybe your life if you're really...

I replaced my OEM "box" fuel filter with a Stanadyne FM100 spin on for under $150 including all parts (including ALL the fuel lines) and shipping to Canada. Stanadyne set-ups are a little more expensive than some of the napa/walmart filters that I've read about other members using, but they are...

If I can I'll get some pics this weekend.

Sorry Buzz, I just checked and I don't have any pics of it. I used 2 pieces of angle Iron bolted to the original filter mount to raise the holes, since the bolt holes on the new filter are at the top (since the filter screws into the bottom) instead of in the middle. The whole set-up cost me...

If you're swapping water pumps - you might want to read a tm or something.. you have to remove the chain cover to replace the water pump :P I've done it, it's "fun".

Therein my lie your problem. Deformed radiator cap spot will cause coolant consumption, as the 16 psi pressure bit does not seal properly. Had that happen on mine. I only went through a quart of coolant in a week, but.. it's freakin' cold here. If it's not a hose, rad cap, rad cap mount, or a...