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  1. cucv1833

    My M1008 stater / flywheel

    good info Glen . I have to do mine in the near future. ive been through 2 sets of starter bolts. I dont have the bracket yet. the fly wheel is missing a few teeth. it still starts but from time to time it slips. what do you need just basic tools a torque wrench and jack?
  2. cucv1833

    Why the fuss?

    I have seen them drive the HUMVEES in Iraq. there gonna break down alot when there overloaded with gear and armor in 130 degree weather. being driven like a bat outta **** all day every day. this is my first cucv im no expert. in the service my vehicle had 903 cummins in it was good but also...
  3. cucv1833

    Why the fuss?

    I love my Cucv im still new to it and its my first diesel my freinds dont understand they said i wasted my money I like tinkering with it s old school no nonsense. deuces are cool but a little too big for me.
  4. cucv1833

    White smoke on start up

    This is what the TM says it may help you 18. WHITE SMOKE NOTE Perform step 1 if white smokes only appears during starting. Step 1. Check for inoperative glow plug module. (See TM 9-2320-289-20) Step 2. Check fuel injector pump timing, (See paragraph 3-44)
  5. cucv1833

    Driveshaft damage Poll

    Mine was missing 2 doors and the forklift hit the passinger quarter panel. Bent drive shaft. but the truck was also sold as PARTS ONLY so. got new doors in the junk yard the truck is now running for the most part lol
  6. cucv1833

    M1009 Oil Leak - Need help

    Have you cleaned everything in that area and look for the leak again. maybe just a simple oilpan gasket/seal I dont recall that other hole in picture #5 maybe someone else knows what it is
  7. cucv1833

    CUCV tool kit...what do you carry?

    Im still working on it. small tool kit with basic sockets mainly for the alternater brackets and battery terminals for me. rope, zip ties knife towstrap and Tow Truck drivers phone # spare belts i havent ventured out too far yet
  8. cucv1833

    cucv tow bar $35

    Good ingenuity, glad it works for you. would like to see more pics after you beef it up and add the safety chains. it does look a little weak at the welds and side loading the shackles. whats your tow rig. i towed my M1008 twice with a homemade towbar 30 mile total and i was pretty worried the...
  9. cucv1833

    glow plugs coming back on

    on my truck i have both engine oil pressure and water temp gauges installed on the driverside rear of the engine block and 2 sensors disconnected. the TM-34P looks like the water temp sending unit is on passenger side rear which is untouched. during start up i only get the Gen 1/2 warning...
  10. cucv1833

    glow plugs coming back on

    Karl, thanks alot i understand now. i think i got the temp sensor in my glove box i will hook it up like you said for abient temp. the wait lights cycle like there suppose to and dont come on after the engine is running. they just come on for the full 15 sec. when the enginge is warm due to...
  11. cucv1833

    More starting issues...

    This may help CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START as per TM -34 Check for voltage at pink lead on fuel injector pump fuel shutoff solenoid while assistant cranks engine. There should be at least 9 volts. If voltage is not correct, trace circuit. (See wiring diagram E-3 or E-5) If voltage is...
  12. cucv1833

    glow plugs coming back on

    I was reading the sticky-Glow Plug Module Technical Description and decided to do a search I have the same problem but thats because my TEMP SENSOR is disconnected due to having a temp gauge installed in that location. will this create problems in the long run. the truck starts fine. the plugs...
  13. cucv1833

    Starter question

    I dont know the answer to the starter queston but thats alot of money im guessing its 12 volt:?: From what i read alot of people like the RED TOP OPTIMA Batt. on the CUCV I did a search on here theres a lot of info on it. Good luck
  14. cucv1833

    SF97 arrived!

    Whats a SF97? my cucv was sold to my freind as parts only and he did not have a title for it. so i got it registered using whats call a GOOD FAITH TITLE. its a application with affadavidits claiming the vehicle is over 25years old and has been abondon for 3 years the state police inspected it...
  15. cucv1833

    another fuel system ?

    Thanks for all the Info guys. My truck doest have starting issuies it will start up any given time it just dont go the distance either way still probaly the same problem. Im offshore now for another month but now i have some pretty good ideas to hit it full force when i get home. I will first...
  16. cucv1833

    M1008 - operation w/o instrument cluster? Is this possible?

    when i bought my truck from a freind it had NO INSTRUMEMT CLUSTER just the dash bezel with some aftermarket gauges it ran fine for a week. then i got one on Ebay for $50 just my2cents
  17. cucv1833

    another fuel system ?

    Southdave- thanks for the info Barrman- the guy i got the truck from said he put a used sending unit in it and said the tank was spotless but then it sat up for a while i think i will do that first thing and check for my self its defintly a audible sound. i will try that then test drive and...
  18. cucv1833

    Capacitor Assembly Identification

    theres a thread on here called "Make your wipers go fast-er " i read saying they bypassed the capacitors to make the wipers go faster. have a look hope this helps.. mine are still connected they said it works. someone will chime in for a proper answer
  19. cucv1833

    Which bulb is "fuel gauge?"

    Look at warthogs post "CUCV-Instrument Cluster Decoded" or TM-34P fig.42 I just did my instrument panel clean up before looking at this i have the same problem. I put 194 bulbs in everything and blew the 5amp fuse. all lites work except my fuel/speedo gauge i didnt change the fuse yet. The TM...
  20. cucv1833

    another fuel system ?

    I know i like the FM100 but cant really find it for sale online. I have decided to go with RACOR 460 10 micron. I hope this will fix it. if not it will still be a good upgrade. My check valve seems to be working good i turned the truck over with the hose off and fuel comes out also used clear...
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