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  1. J

    Jasper 6.2 diesel ?

    Has anyone had any experience with a remanufactured Jasper engine? I need a new motor for my m1008, and if I am going to spend the money I want to make sure that everything has been redone on what I put back in it. I have always heard Jasper engine are one of the best, but they don't get good...
  2. J

    CUCV Under dash A/C evaporator pictures

    Does anybody have pictures an under dash A/C evaporator installed in their CUCV? I have looked at many A/C threads but I haven't been able to find pictures of what the under dash evaporator looks like when its installed.
  3. J

    Towing Heavy with my M1008

    About 5000lbs. of rock plus a 3500lb. trailer 4000lb. excavator plus a 3500lb. trailer This was the first time I have ever towed anything heavy with my M1008 , it really did better than I thought.
  4. J

    M1008 tires wearing - Replace king pin spring and bushings?

    I have a 1984 M1008. My drivers side front tire is wearing more on the outside tread. I had the truck aligned less than 1000 miles ago. I am not getting any death wobble and the steering feels tight. I have replaced everything in the steering but the king pin parts. Do you guys think that I need...
  5. J

    Cucv gooseneck or fifth wheel

    Cucv gooseneck or fifth wheel pictures Does anyone have pictures of their cucv towing a goosenck trailer or a fifth wheel? I want to see what theses trucks can really do. Post pictures if you have them.
  6. J

    M1008 towing shackle size

    What size are the shackles that fit on the front and back of the M1008? Mine is missing them. Does anyone know a good place to get them online?
  7. J

    m1008 axle seal

    I have a 1984 M1008. I just put a new axle seal in it because it has been leaking. There is nothing wrong with the new seal. My vent line is also clean and clear. The seal is still leaking. Does anyone know what else it might be? Has anyone had similar problems?
  8. J

    Bumper hitch: What have you towed?

    I have a 1984 M1008 with a receiver hitch mounted to the bottom of the bumper. I was wondering what other people have towed with a similar setup? Has the bumper bent or the hitch broken off? I have towed a jetski with mine but plan on towing more in the future. I don't want to start an argument...
  9. J

    Any new problems after turbo install?

    I have been thinking about putting a turbo on my 1984 M1008. I was wondering if this has caused any new problems to arise for anyone, after they installed a turbo on a 20 something year old motor? I know my motor has been rebuilt at some point, just not sure the exact date. There is a rebuild...
  10. J

    transmission shop Chattanooga

    Does anyone know any good transmission shops in or around Chattanooga, TN? The th400 has gone out in my M1008 and i want to put a 700r4 in it.
  11. J

    M1008 starting in 3rd gear

    Does anyone know what would cause my 1984 M1008 to start out in third gear from a stop?
  12. J

    M1008 Transmission shifting late

    I have an 84 M1008 that is shifting out of first gear very late. I have replaced the modulator and adjusted the vacuum regulator. I also replaced all the hoses going between these. Does anyone know what else would cause the truck to wind first gear all the way out before it shifts?
  13. J

    How to change axle seal on M1008?

    Does anyone know where to find instructions on how to change the rear axle seal on an M1008? I have looked through the TMs and can not find how to do just the axle seal...
  14. J

    CUCV M1008 - Bypassing vacuum regulator

    Three days ago my truck was shifting a little hard, so I decided I would change the vacuum modulator. It drove a lot better for about an hour after that. Then it started shifting harder than it was before I changed it. After this I decided to replace my vacuum hoses and it still did the same...
  15. J

    37x12.50x16 tires

    Does anybody know of any 37x12.50x16 tires other than Super Swampers? I want a radial and I would like to be able to put 37s on my M1008 with the 16 inch wheels I already have.
  16. J

    M1008 Melting battery cables

    I started my truck today, it is about 35 degrees here. It was hard to turn over at first but started within about ten seconds. I was later going to check my transmission fluid and happened to look at my battery and realized the wire going between the two batteries was melted and so were my cable...
  17. J

    M1008 Hydroboost

    I have and 84 m1008. I am getting ready to change out the lines going to the hydroboost from the power steering pump. My question is when I change out the lines do I have to bleed the brakes? I know I have to bleed the power steering pump.
  18. J

    84 m1008 fuel guage

    I have an 84 m1008, when I am driving it the fuel level is never consistent on the gauge. It is all over the place. Sometimes it will read past full, somewhere in between, or completely empty. I was just wondering if anyone else has had similar problems and knew what it might be, before i start...
  19. J

    CUCV M1008 glow plugs

    i have and 84 M1008. I am pretty sure my glow plugs are not working. i have had to start this truck with ether since i got it about 6 months ago. i have been reading it is really not good to do this, so i want to fix my problem. i am getting ready to purchase new glow plugs, and i plan on...
  20. J

    M1008 Axle seal

    Hey everyone. My rear axle seal is leaking. I was wondering if there are instructions somewhere on changing it. I haven't done one before, but am fairly mechanical...
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