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  1. cucv1833

    tops off

    Ive been running top off and like it. I now rigged up a 1 ton chain fall and a big grommet sling in my shop so i can take off and store and reinstall all by myself. I would also like to get some tube doors and install a small motor cycle mirror on the driver side door to accomadate local law. In...
  2. cucv1833

    Wife takes the M1009 for a test drive

    Thats great. My wife wouldnt ride with me in the M1008 but now i got the M1009 she likes it. She acually took it and drove it around a few times without my permission:) She wont let me put the top back on.
  3. cucv1833

    CUCV "Must do" mods?

    I thought there was a thread about this but i cant find it. If it was me when i got my new m1009 home, -I changed all the Fluids filters -check the starter support bracket make sure its there -Dog head relay mod -check and lube front wheel bearings -Check harmonic balancer is in good cond...
  4. cucv1833

    Thumping noise in floor when coming to a stop

    Keep us posted mines doing the same thing i looked over it slightly and didnt see anything out the ordinary. Mine just started to thump under the driver side floor pan when i slow down to 15 mph or less. It doesnt do it always only 25% of the time. I will check my mounts real good when i get time.
  5. cucv1833

    My ;turn for a weird noise

    Check the 24v glow plug resistor on the firewall in the engine bay then check the relay gen-2 by the starter relay then do a search on buuzzing sound if this doesnt help. good luck some one else may chime in with a better answer
  6. cucv1833

    6.2 Balancer puller/installer found

    Thanks for the Info i plan on changing mine very soon and been reading a few threads on this. how long did it take you too chnge 2-3hrs? iv never done one before. Im about to order the same parts now from oreilys im also going to change the crankshaft oil seal i seem to have a small leak.
  7. cucv1833

    Paint options

    Check out RAPCO paint you can get 383 green/brown carc substitute paint and 911 flat black in a rattle can or gal. for a spray gun. Iam about to paint my Cucv and i have a M101 trailer on the way. Also do a search on here and they may have more options and pictures. Good luck
  8. cucv1833

    Going to turbo the M1008

    heres a pic of mine my freind had installed it on the truck before i got it The oil line was expensive $150 braided S.S. heres a pic of were i put the boost gauge the one with the white face. the rear battery box had to be removed to fit the turbo in place. I never seen over 6 Psi and that was...
  9. cucv1833

    Going to turbo the M1008

    I got the same turbo on my m1008 it would only pull about 5-6 psi but it was plently of power. i had the pump turned up 1/4 and didnt experiance any black smoke are abnormal effects. Good luck with your build i seen a thread on here that has step by step how to do if needed.
  10. cucv1833

    Crazy alternator idea. . .

    I dont understand why? Whats wrong with 2 rebuilt alternators and the wiring in stock form? Can you enlighten on why you want to do this.
  11. cucv1833

    Blackout/Drive Light Switch and Battery Life Question

    :ditto: not that i know of
  12. cucv1833

    repaint opinion

    Thanks guys. I think i will just trace the original pattern with the rapco carc subsitute rattle cans. I just want to fresh it up a little bit. If it turns out like crap i will lay a green base coat and paint as per the TM-43-0209 with a proper spray gun. i was just looking for a few opinions...
  13. cucv1833

    repaint opinion

    I got some Rapco paint carc subsitute and plan on repainting my blazer and just wanted a few opinions on the pattern. Should i just keep the pattern on my truck like it is or try to put the Proper pattern on? I would like to have the new pattern but think the one i have now would be easier to do...
  14. cucv1833

    Who made this tool? (Alternator belt tensioning doodad)

    I just did a search on fan belt tightener and found a Lisle (12400 Lisle Corporation Fan Belt Tightener) its $6.00 i may pick one up. I usally just tighten them up by hand with no problem But for 6 bucks might as well have a tool Lisle 12400 Lisle Corporation Fan Belt Tightener
  15. cucv1833

    truck needs glowplugs even when warm???

    I beleive thats the temp sensor on the driver side rear block that your talking about. but he has it in a push button so it shouldnt matter. I have mine bypassed on a push button i give it some glow when i first start it and thats it. I can let it sit for 3-4 hrs in this hot weather and it will...
  16. cucv1833

    If your read it you reap it-alternators

    $150-$200 is that for both rebuilt? I paid $60 for 1 and $80 for the other to be rebuilt. i think it was a good price considering there like $200 a piece brand new.
  17. cucv1833

    What to do (parts truck)

    the Turbo is awsome my 2 trucks are night and day compared in power it was pushing around 5-8 psi boost. its already installed on the truck and i dont feel like jumping into that project. My stock blazer does what i need it to do. i dont really need that extra truck hanging around.....or DO I :-)
  18. cucv1833

    driving m1008 and i just shut off......

    I had that problem before it would start and idle no problem go down the road a few miles and it would completly shut off no warning. i would open the bleeder valve and it would suck air. so i dropped the tank cleaned the sock on the fuel sending unit and it fixed my problem. the clogged sending...
  19. cucv1833

    looking to do spin on fuel filter w/hand primer and 12v heater

    Check out Racor there probaly the most expensive but they have the primer, heater,water in fuel if you want it. i wanted to get the the R445T 10 micron for my cucv but no issues yet . I run racor on my boat.
  20. cucv1833

    What to do (parts truck)

    matt65 i will try to get some more pics im offshore now for another month i may get the ol' lady to take some picks she will do anthing to help get rid of it:-P. Its a custom exhaust my freind made it about 5.5" he rolled sheet metal and welded it. i think it comes off the headers with...
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