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    Fan clutches

    So when these go bad they usually stop engaging fully right? Do they ever stay engaged? I started mine cold this morning and the fan tore through about 4 rolled up newspapers. I have been getting bad mileage and the power has seemed down a little bit lately. I also never see temperatures over...
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    M1009 turbo in snow videos

    Just another weekend around here. Look at my channel for more.
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    U joints

    What u joints does the rear driveshaft of an m1009 take?
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    sm465 swap

    So I have access to a sm465 and np 205 married unit, what else would I need to swap it in the m1009? clutch pedal, flywheel, what about driveshafts?
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    Coolant leak!

    So I was driving home yesterday and it was just like any other day except my temperature gauge never moved. My heater was still blowing hot so I figured I had cut the line or something. The drive is only about 5 miles When I got home I checked and my coolant was down about 6 inches (in the...
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    Gen 2

    Ok so my gen 2 light is very dim, actually I can't see it at all in the day light. To turn it off and move the voltage gauge into the green I have to rev the sh** out of my motor. Both alternators were rebuilt less than a year ago. My gen 1 light is bright and just takes a light tap of the...
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    How to turbo a 6.2 using 6.5 parts

    When I went to start the turbo project on my 84 cucv blazer I saw that there were many questions on how to turbo a 6.2, but no way of showing how to do it. So I decided to document my process and create a pictorial tutorial. I will probably add more as I remember more. Keep in mind I am 17...
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    Jumpstarting with cucv

    So if the front battery is 12V and you can hook 12V stuff up to it, can you jump start and be jump started if you hook up to the front battery? This is assuming that your rear battery is good. (on a side note my m1009 is succesfully turbo now I will write a tutorial eventually.)
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    Vacuum thing on IP in the way...

    Hey everyone I am most of the way through my turbo project (using 6.5 parts) on my m1009. I just tryed to bolt the upper intake and my vacuum thing for the tranmission on the ip is in the way:x. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    Got a turbo! Now the hard part.

    Hey everyone I just picked up a complete turbo set up from a 6.5 diesel. Right now it looks like my major problems are going to be to build a crossover pipe and the oil lines. Does anyone have pictures of a similar set up on a cucv? Also does the second battery get in the way? Thanks as...
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    No dash lights

    Hey everyone I need some help with my dash lights, I have power coming from the headlight switch and the dimmer works fine. The horn and courtesy light work fine, my generator, blinker and low coolant lights all work. I really could use some help, and have some trouble following circuits in...
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    Lighting problems

    Alright, I have done some searching but I am still stumped. I have no parking lights, dash lights or tail lights. My low and highbeams, brake lights, and turn signals and hazards all work great. I am not very good about the electrical aspect of cars so I'm not really sure where to start. All...
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    Civilian pump to CUCV?

    Hey I just pulled an injector pump off a civilian 6.2 suburban. The pump is a stanadyne DB2, I was wondering what would be involved to put it on my m1009? Also I dont see any timing marks on the civilian pump. Any help would be much appreciated, Mike
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    Leaking Injector Pump

    Hey everyone I need some help again. I took off my intake manifold and I can fell a small threaded whole on the bottom of the injector pump. It seems to me like that is where my fuel leak is. Is there a bolt missing? does something need to be tightened? or is it just leaking seals? When I...
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    Need Help with oil leak!

    Hey everyone I am really stumped on an oil leak and could use any help I can get. I have a leak somewhere above the oil filter, It runs on the headers, then down the exhuast then drips all over my driveway. The leak will leave about a 4 inch circle whenever I park it after a drive. Thanks...
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    New m1009 owner have some questions

    Hello all my names mike I am 17 and I just bought an old m1009 for a good price. I have done a lot of work on gas rigs but this diesel is definetly something different. I bought the truck and drove it home about 60 miles and it performed flawlessly. I have a few problems that I hope you guys...
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