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    CUCV Starter question

    It is failing,and right now this is my only vehicle,have had multiple fail to crank situations recently,its had a rough life for 30k miles of me not understanding how to deal with my first diesel. My solenoid/relay checked out,wires all good,batts. good. Its the starter for sure.Are they worth...
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    CUCV Starter question

    Ill be changing out my starter on Saturday for another 24v GR,both are Chinese,The one Im pulling isn't fried,would it be worth it to have it rebuilt? Or just scrap it?
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    Electric Fuel Pump Install

    Im electricly stupid and my pump is wired to fuse box also,could you post some numbers for the relay best for this application.I did install relays for headlights and offroad lights but they came in kit.So I have no idea what I need relay wise.
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    My CUCV spin on fuel filter mod

    When I did my spin on filter I used wix 24770 head and wix 33005 filter.The head has two input and two outlets,I added a fuel pressure gauge on input side and a fuel pressure gauge on output side,when I see outlet side start to drop Ill change filter.I also monitor input side as I run elect.lift...
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    compression tester

    Awesome Rich,thanks a lot.
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    yet another engine issue

    Wise choice,I know what you are going thru,mine sat dormant for 6 months a while back because of runaway starter issue and burned up wireing harness,I loved the truck but felt overwhelmed. Once you get it figured out you will want another one.....
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    yet another engine issue

    This is what I would do also.Deff. sounds like its starving for fuel.If it is mech. pump check the rubber line going from hard line near pump to the pump,mine had to tight of a bend and as time went by it squeezed off fuel to mech. pump more and more.Just something to check.I have since gone...
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    compression tester

    Yeah looks just like that,received today.Its still on the original placard.Also came with a quick connect fitting that goes on adaptor and has female threads for gauge to screw into.Will look at other gauges to see if compatable.
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    Bostic Motors block heater

    I received mine, looks to be of good quality. eme411 I have manual glowplug setup.
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    Bostic Motors block heater

    I ordered one,freeze plug heater 1000watt,says made made in the good ole USA,but when you get it its stamped made in Canada.Anyone else use one.
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    1009 6.2 IP, lift pump

    I have optima redtops,they do fine and test well,but will probably switch to yellow tops before winter.I just switch off fuel pump because my 1009 starts cold and runs without lift pump running.I figured more juice for glowplugs.Then once its running turn fuel pump back on,but sometimes I...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    After changing vacuum pump,vacuum lines,vacuum regulating valve and vacuum modulator on the trans. All I can say is WOW! Its almost hard to tell when it shifts,I adjusted reg. valve all the way towards radiator stills shifts great at much lower speeds than before.After I replace a starter, cant...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Ordered new starter,hope this one lasts longer than 30k miles this time,although I was pretty rough on this one,cold winter and fuel,GP issues last winter.Went with DB again.
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    Track width difference

    I kinda like a rear that swings left to right.LOL.But seriously If you have measurements for the offset rear wheels I wish you would share.Would deff. help in the looks department!
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    compression tester

    Thanks for they input,I kinda thought it would be expensive.When I get it Ill take to NAPA to see if there is a cheaper alternative.
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    compression tester

    Have not received yet,if you google part # you might get pict.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I celebrated to soon.Went out this morning at 530am motor wouldn't crank,solonoid clicking.Checked batts.,solonoid,and connections all good. Hit starter with hammer started right up! Time to order another starter.
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    Rigid fuel line from pump to Filter

    I had no business butting into this thread and apologize for doing so,lets not turn it into a mech./elect. debate,my fault..
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    1009 6.2 IP, lift pump

    I just turn off when I glow cold motor to cut down on draw from front batt.,sometimes I forget to turn lift pump back on.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Just got done replacing vacuum regulating valve(the one on the IP) With cheap Chinese made SunPro vac./boost gauge 24inches from new/used pump,12 inches out of reg.valve,12 inches at transmission..My successes are starting to outweigh my defeats with my 1009.Finally!
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