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85F####. Could not find a K in the plant codes... I showed my chief engineer (retired tanker) the pics and he said it might have been in the motor pool for the one of the high muckity mucks, ie not abused. Then again, I remember seeing the AF vehicles painted the same way. I'll tear the truck...

I had 84/85/and 86 GMC 1/2 tons that had 33x12.5x15's on them with the stock suspension, really filled the wheelwells. The only trimming I had to do was approx 1/2" off the outter cabside panel at the bottom, then painted the exposed metal. I really used these trucks and never could get them to...

Agree with blzrgb, I have had several 4x's and none of them had problems with brake hoses unless I caught something or the calipers were hung by the hoses when doing a brake job. I use a truck as a truck, aka: Abused. Sounds like bearings. Might be the time for a R/R of the front end....

1985, thanks for the comp. Really wanted a Camo jobby as I have several neighbors.....:roll: I think the solid OD has grown on me as well. Just waiting on Battlecreek...:cry:!

outta town Many Thanks for all that have replied and have answered most all of my questions, do far... Wreckerman, I am leaning on getting heavy cables as i have BEEN BITTEN, thinking about getting a M35A2!! Thanks anyway. 3Dubs, I will keep this in mind, thx for the info. Pawnshop, Yep...

thanks for the kickback area52, do you have any idea as to part#'s?? i have been pouring over e-bay and commercial sights and have found multitudes of ends and it just deepens my questions. don't want to buy the wrong ends...thanks!!

new to the military stuff. what type of ends do i need? also, do i need caps>?? your help with this is appreciated as i have not a clue.

one other thought..is it top loading? if it is, your gonna have a fun time loading and unloading it. possum cooker sounds good!!

1000deg is way too hot. there might be a way to reduce the temps though. look in the kiln and see if the elements are coiled wire, if so, you can reduce the nember of elements in the sides. you can also add a rheostat if you want. there should be 'gloryholes' in the sides as well, leaving them...

thanks for all the input. the one i have is 4 tine, guess i HAVE to go buy another tool!! the boss (wife) complained about the tools i bought when i built her a house. hehehe!!!!!

corporate 10 bolt, i'll check out OTC tools....thanks~!!

Have a question and thought you guys might have the answer. Is the 'special' deep socket tool to take apart the front hubs on a k-30 the same as a k-10? I have one from my old truck and was hoping not to have to get another one... Thanks in advance!

Looks good! I worked offshore for many years and had several engines that had oil in the block. This is what we did after repairing oil coolers or changing heads or an inframe: flush system with water, drain (this will get most of the crud out) add Cascade to the system and let the engine...

wolf.dose wold.dose, Sorry for not being clear:oops:. I am used to working with the bolt through and spin on filters on large industrial and marine engines. I am not familiar with the cartridge type on the m1008. After looking at a picture of the cartridge for the m1008/9, I noticed that...

Hello All! I'm up to page 135 on the CUCV forums and am new to the Military versions.... Am going to pick up a M1008 from San Antonio sometime in the near future --- waiting on the dreaded EUC:-(! and have a question concerning the fuel filter. I have worked on most all GM trucks in the...

Water in Fuel? Brown/Grey diesel is not good. Usually means you have had or do have water in the fuel tank or system.