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The fuel control rod actually controls the amount of fuel that the injector pump sends to the injectors. If it is gummed up it will not allow the fuel to flow correctly. Sometimes they stick shut, sometimes wide open and sometimes just gummed to where it won't idle below 1000 rpm. Your...

When you do something, you do it right.

Glad I could help out. Those 55lb boxes sure where heavy for the postman. What shape where they in when they arrived? I used the filament tape to try and reinforce the boxes.

Bench price for a TH400 is about $400. $1800 is on the high end. I just had a 4L60e redone for $1300. That was a removal, rebuild and reinstall.

You will also need to change the water pump. The serp belt turns the pump the opposite direction. They switched to the serp belts around 1992.

The total weight of the M1009 is around ~5200 lbs. With the short wheelbase of the truck, your 7000 lb trailer will just push it around.

Towing company or a trailer. No tow straps allowed. Not a GL rule but a Base Commander rule. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?81371-No-Driving-Off-Base-New-Recovery-Rules

Make sure you install the diesel version of the TV (throttle valve) cable and bracket. Without it installed and adjusted correctly the 700r4 will not live long. Also di you use a diesel torque converter and governor?

Skype???? I was going to bring this over and we could have our own Reality Show

You can run it without any alternators if needed. Only issue is the limited number of starts without recharging the batteries.

Are you wanting to install a new one? repaint an old one? Fix cracks? Customize? There has been many dash cover/pad threads. It will help find the thread you are looking for.

If you had one of these you could modify a civvy 27si alternator to an isolated ground unit. There is more to switching back to 24 than just hooking up the batteries properly. Depending on how the PO modified the wiring, it may take some serious troubleshooting to figure it out. The reason it...

Welcome to the site. Make sure you go to the "CUCV Helpful Threads" page. It has a bunch of stickies that help explain how the CUCVs work. Also download the FREE technical manuals for the trucks. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?123199-CUCV-helpful-threads

Threads like this is why the site admin takes way edit privileges. Total waste of space and time. I'll give this word of advice, don't make your threads useless.

There is a short somewhere or the starter bendix is engaged allowing the contacts inside the solenoid to stay closed. Did you check the spacing for the bendix? Use any shims?

From what I can tell frrom the picture: 1: you have the Glowplug resistor pack disconnected 2: the red wire you replace is the 24v to the DH starter relay. It should be a 16 ga fusible link, not a 20ga The wires you are hold from left to right large Blue - GEN2 positive terminal output wire...

Post some pictures of what you have. Sounds like the previous owner did some "creative" wiring.

The stock oil system will drain the entire gallon of oil from the filters back into the pan when the engine is off. This will cause the oil level to rise on the dipstick Check it after it is run, get it to the correct level and then recheck when it is cold. Make you a "new" full mark and then...

Welcome to the site. The days of the cheap government Deuces are over but there are many available from private owners. Here is a good prep.

You have all the bases covered with your skill set. You just need to decide how much money you want to spend. The days of the cheap Deuces are gone. Plan on at least $3500+. Here is a good prep Just an FYI. This is not a prepper site and guns and Zombie discussions are not allowed.