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Just as in any job, there can be some real "tools" out there enforcing the laws of this state. Then there are the ones who are car guys. I think the bottom line is the vehicle code in most instances is pretty specific and if you follow the code, you're not going to get pulled over. Driving is a...
California Vehicle Code section 5200(a);
License plates:
When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear...
I noticed the forward u-joint on the rear drive shaft has no retaining clips or even a groove for a clip. Is this normal? It a also impossible to get apart...any tips guys?
Getting towards the cab for paint this weekend. I need to replace the windshield weatherstrip.
Has anyone used the LMC truck windshield weatherstrip? I've used their other parts which are good, but I read on an m1009 build that said he had to work hard to get it to fit?
anyone?
Twenty-One Steps to Successful Transmission Repair:
1) Do your research locate any technical bulletins pertaining to your transmission, ask your dealers parts department for bulletins.
2) Clean the entire transmisssion, including the valve body.
3) Check pump, valve body and case for...
In trying to carefully remove my instrument cluster, the bottom right piece broke off. I thought of gluing it back, but it is the piece which has the shift indicator wire going over it. Does anyone know where I can get a good replacement cluster?
Thanks,
Warren
When I park my M1009 on even a slight incline, and leave the truck there for 30 minutes shut down, when i start the truck - it'll run for a few seconds then die. I have to crank the motor for a while to get it to run.
This ONLY happens when the front of the vehicle is parked higher than the...
GL just charged my credit card, they got the EUC and Driver License.
Ms. Cowan (in Arizona) told me it could be around 60 days for me to get the invoice and clearance to pick up the M1009.
Is this a normal waiting period?
I haven't purchased from them in 4 years. GL told me the EUC is good...
Starting the process of painting the small items on my M1009. I had the rear bumper off and began to strip the original paint down to the metal. Under the green was a black primer (good coat). And under the black primer was a grey primer (light coat).
I was suprised to see rust under the grey...
Got a military trailer for my M1009. It had civy lights and I have a pair of Humvee tailights I want to put on.
The wires from the taillights have aluminum identification numbers. Does anyone know the numbers mean / what wire lead is for what connector?
I replaced my gen light bulbs with LEDs.
If you do this, the generator lights will not go out and the voltage gauge will show in the yellow.
I changed the gen lights back to 194's and problem is gone. According to the electrician, you would have to put in a resister...and the LED bulbs are...
Anyone out there have a source for a data plate for a M762 3/4 ton trailer?
Looking for an NOS or super clean Data plate.
Thanks,
Warren
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