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    electric fan ?

    Recently came across these,FLX-32082 and FLX-32084,would make temp.probe install a snap,If they fit our rad. hoses,also if you run an alum. radiator you can install an anode to fight corrosition,FLX-32060..
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    fuel tank upgrade - M1009

    Sorry,yes its a m1009,and thanks I didn't think about sending unit,do you happen to have part # for sending unit?
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    extra fuel tank outlet?

    My 85 1009 has an extra fuel outlet line,right rear,with a valve on it,Topgun217 told me soldiers used to gravity feed fuel to heaters for there tents from the fuel tank,
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    fuel tank upgrade - M1009

    Has anyone switched factory tank(25 gal.) to a spectra 31 gallon tank,I know I will need the longer straps, but will the tank skid plate still fit? Fact. tank is 10.75 deep and 31 gal. is 12.75 deep..
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    pre-filter for electric pump on 1009

    Thanks for the input guys,That Wix filter looks what I was lookin for,but some how overlooked.
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    Soft Top anyone?

    I really want one, but drive my 85 1009 year round,do you think they would hold up in Ohio winters ? And if I can get rid of rear glass and regulator Icould weld in a recessed license plate mount ,wheels turning now!
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    odometer turned 79k today,bought in 4-2012,with 65k.we had a rocky start (runaway starter)But now we have been blissfully in love for lots of miles,We have decided shes worth investing some more $ into,bodywork and paint and a stereo system! and a soft top..
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    pre-filter for electric pump on 1009

    I want an inline filt. that fits up in frame rail,thinking about installing a new 31 gal. tank anyways,so could prob. use a cheaper filter..
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    pre-filter for electric pump on 1009

    The one Im looking at is system 1 #200-201405,30 micron,stainless mesh but don't like pricetag of 98 bucks....
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    pre-filter for electric pump on 1009

    what filters are you guys using for a pre-filter with electric pumps,also how did you wire? relays,fuses,circuit breakers?
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    Unknown fluid leak

    My 85 1009 did same thing,got a new hydroboost unit,and a new master cylinder as I wasn't sure which was leaking,that and they both have to come off so it was cheap insurance..and I wanted to replace all my brake fluid to dot-5,Install was pretty easy if I remember correctly.seems like there was...
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    idle quality

    I hope that's it,gf gonna kill me if I have to spend money on a IP,just spent 1500$ on a trans. for my other old vehicle....
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    idle quality

    When its warm it starts in an instant,better than any gas vehicle,will look at check valve though,seems like it started doing this off and on after I ran her out of fuel..
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    idle quality

    Idle speed seems right,gen. lights work correctly.might throw on an electric pump and see if that helps.One other thing I have noticed is when truck sits for 12 or more hours and I go to start it if I crank over for 5-10 seconds then glowplug it,it starts right up..odometer is at 77,200 miles,I...
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    idle quality

    Just finished spin on fuel filter upgrade,turned out nice, but M1009 still idles kinda rough,whats next step?Starts better, runs better,but still sounds like a diesel with a big cam at idle..
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    h-pipe

    I ended up keeping 2.25 back to mufflers,was in great shape,then installed 3 inch moroso spiral flow muffs and 3 inch tails,runs much better,but might add an h-pipe I have left over from my other project,1009 is on youtube search rsh4364 to listen,thanks for input guys..the x-pipe is going on my...
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    What do you guys replace gov.lock with?

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    What do you guys replace gov.lock with?

    I plan on adding a factory type posi unit to my front end,they put 8.5s in everything,look for 72-81 z-28s and trans ams,80s buick grand nationals and olds 442s,lots of perf. cars had 8.5s,there are lots of guys running 600-700hp thru an 8.5. at the strip,
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    My CUCV spin on fuel filter mod

    Gonna do this upgrade soon,thanks for all the input.At idle my 1009 sounds like it has a full race cam,jumps,shakes and spits out black smoke,
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    What do you guys replace gov.lock with?

    Looking to upgrade frnt. and rear diffs.with 3:42 gears,and thinking about limited slip unit in front,and a new locker in rear,Its a 85 M-1009 with 10 bolt 8.5 with 28 spline axles,Whats a good rear locker that is pretty much a bolt in ? Also any advice on frnt. diff.
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