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There shouldn't be any issues bonding to the Behr paint. The problem is that the Behr paint doesn't bond well to many automotive coatings such as epoxy primer. Any adhesive is only as good as the material it's stuck to. It's always best to adhere to bare metal when possible.

Yes, I have 31's in mine.

If anybody is having trouble getting a paint store to look up the FSS #, have them search for the brand "US Government". Benjamin Moore can mix the FSS codes directly from there.

Any bubbles in the coolant? Of the 2 GM diesels I have opened, the fire ring on the head gasket cuts into the top deck and they start leaking.

What leaks on the housing? Can it not be repaired? I have not experienced this. The filters are from Stanadyne and cover a large range of vehicles. John Deere uses these on their engines. They aren't cheap but they're good filters. If you ever cut one open you'll see that they have a primary and...

I'm putting a 2001/04 6.5 in my CUCV with complete with serpentine right now. I'm converting the CS144 alternator to 24 volts with a stator from a 21SI alternator and maybe a 24SI regulator (that's still in the mail). The 2001 has an AC compressor. The dual thermostat housing doesn't clear...

I put a set of Kumho tires on it, 285/75R16. I paid 700 for the set installed at Castroville Tire.

Your shifting is most likely an issue with the vacuum regualtor system attached to the side of the injection pump. Mine also has a similar issue. The rubber boot on mine is rotted and likely leaking which makes the transmission think the engine is at full throttle which is why you get the...

Well, little bit of symantics here, but your CUCV should not have a coolant temperature sensor. It has a coolant temperature switch. Sensors give an analog output meaning they very based on whatever they are measuring. Switches are either off and on, digital, and well it will only switch on at a...

The truck was on craigslist. It had already been registered and everything. The moment I saw it I said to myself I must have this truck. I didn't care that it had bald tires and a can of ether on the seat. It was located in Stockton. I simply drove it home, after a shot of ether. The previous...

Putting in glow plugs that work has brought up some other issues with the alternator belts being toast so those are getting replaced tomorrow. I got your number, CUCVFEAK. I wanted to call you Friday and swing to check out your rig but I was way behind schedule and traffic was awful. I'll...

Yes I did. It's a familiar place for me (I've ridden it for years on 2-wheels). Familiar is good when you're in an unfamiliar truck with no recovery gear. Oh, I fixed the cold start issue as well. Finally got the 8 glow plugs in. I changed out the connectors for the wider .25" disconnect. So...

Got the right outer tie rod end done, that fixed the death wobble. Adjusted the transfer case linkage. And threw some new tires on it and the thing was ready for the trails.

I was trying to support my local diesel shop, they are a very good vendor I know through work (though none of our work engines use glow plugs). Their prices are good, the plugs were comperable to Autozone at $8.80 each. I will most likely replace the terminals to fit the larger spades tomorrow...

I believe Fel-Pro is OEM for much of the GM stuff including Detroit and EMD.

The one's I picked up today are D-Tech G050's. I'll see if I can get the narrow spade tomorrow but if not I'll probably change the spades to fit the wide prong. My spades are worn out, anyways. They barely have any bite. After looking at D-Tech's website, I think the plug I want is the G115. I...

Help, huh. Have you any interest and the tools required to help someone do a tie rod end and possibly a king pin? I'll bring the beer. I am a mechanic for a living and know my way around a wrench but 4wd if a completely new subject for me. I've always done my off-road on 2 wheels. I really...

Dang, picked up some 12 volters today and didn't realize the spade terminal was larger. I think they gave me plugs from a 6.5. Well, back to the diesel shop again tomorrow.

The truck is pretty much untouched and still has the 60 up front. As for the radiator. I will solder the hole once I find it. It only steams on cold mornings though and I'm supposed to be at work in the morning so I'll have to wait for the weekend to chase down the leak. I'm kind of leaning...

So the total damage, I've got one sacked out king pin on the left side, $40. One sloppy outer tie rod end on the passenger side for $59. And, the hydro booster got a little oil on one of the front leaf spring bushins and that is toast. So $25 for that. I'll get the tie rod end done this...