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  1. btrapr

    I need some help with a HUMVEE converting 24v pump to 12v for M1009 use

    sorry for the link_____ I just thought why open it up...just step it down and run as is. I was thinking why not just tap the 24v bus bar and just run a relay.... This M1009 has the added on A/C unit too. I guess I will look into running a pair of solenoids____one for the cut-off and one for...
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    I need some help with a HUMVEE converting 24v pump to 12v for M1009 use

    I bought an m1009 and the pump appears to have flex ring failure. I keep getting little pieces stuck in the glass check valve. I bought a reportedly NEW Stanadyne DB 2831-5209 which from what I have read is a de-tuned 6.5 diesel. I have read that this is basically 4911 pump or at least...
  3. btrapr

    CUCV Glow Plug Controller cards - Black Friday Sale

    just ordered one as a spare! thanks Antenna Climber
  4. btrapr

    Just bought 1984 M1009 start issues

    I just bought a 1984 M1009 with 61k on the clock. This one was in the fleet of the China Grove Police Department and went to auction about 3-4 years ago, and I bought it from the guy who got it at auction. He never messed with it and it sat the whole time. I put batteries in it and it will...
  5. btrapr

    1976 dodge m886 ambulance

    There is one of these about 5 miles from my house sitting next to a house. OD green with red crosses painted on it and its been there for years
  6. btrapr

    Has anyone turbocharged their CUCV?

    I was unable to cut/add the military crossf ref info rgaridng pin hit??? Here is my second attempt... **If it does work here is an Ebay listing link with the infomration contained therein! 6.2L 8 Piston Set HMMWV GMC M1008 Series 2815012465268: eBay Motors (item 260407301587 end time...
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    Has anyone turbocharged their CUCV?

    As far as i know the Military psitons had a .010" shorter wrist pion which lowered the compression to 20:1 THEY are not 21.3 like std 6.2 engines. <DIV id=EBdescription><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Militray part information____ <SPAN class=ps39><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New...
  8. btrapr

    Has anyone turbocharged their CUCV?

    There is a guy on another forum that did a conversion on his M1009...Great write-up and pics as well... That site has othr 6.2/6.5 turbo add-ons posted. Turbo a 6.2 with 6.5 parts - Diesel Place I got a complete GM-8 set-up just have not gotten aorund to it yet. Good luck
  9. btrapr

    Converting 24volt to 12 volt M1009 CUCV

    great thread_________I am still trying to figure the system out on my 1008...I do not want to do a 12v conversion BUT I am very interested in going to 12v GP's, and hooking up some 12v accessories. 24V slave plug- How do you re-wire this as my 1008 is there but not connected! The dust cover...
  10. btrapr

    Transmission Cooler

    please ignore all of my typos...I should have typed slower! As far as cost...The one form the V-8 Ford truck had two long piece of tubing I was able to get loose, so I will be using as much of it as possible then flaring the ends of my cuts a little and adding hose clamps! So if you go the...
  11. btrapr

    Transmission Cooler

    Do not forget to look at A/C evaperators (they typically handle 250psi in an A/C system....Some of these really BEEFY! I am picking one up my cousin took out of a custoemrs car after he twisted one of the fittings trying to work on it at home! Here is a pic of what I have picked up so far...
  12. btrapr

    Transmission Cooler

    Go to a JunkYard or pull-a-part! The late model Ford V-8 ford truck have really nice ones! Edpeitions, Explorers, etc...Minivans...Etc... just walk around and see which ones are to your liking! Most of the time you can get them for $15 or less! I have a pile of them! Take a can of brake...
  13. btrapr

    M1008 with 4.56's what RPM is safe

    How did yuor firned manage to put 3.53's in there...I was told that with the Corporate 14 bolt rear and a Dana 60 front that the highest gears that match up are 3.73's and to got hat route with my tubes...I need the change the carriers and all to the tune of aorund $1200 in parts.. I wished I...
  14. btrapr

    M1008 with 4.56's what RPM is safe

    I have been reading here and there trying to figure out a safe RPM range for sustained runs on the Interstate. I am trying to figure out what combination of parts I need to make this drivable on the Interstate since it is the only truck I own at the moment! The RPM calculators are showing...
  15. btrapr

    M1008 needs a well built 700r4 for a swap- need parts advice

    Thanks BUt I have a few q?'s 10 works just fine the 900hp trucks I put them in. you just need to make sure you have the pump machined (blueprinted) to the new parts. What new parts if I use the 10vane? and what are you machining? the recess where the rotor rides? use a 4L65E sprag. it has...
  16. btrapr

    M1008 needs a well built 700r4 for a swap- need parts advice

    I sold my 1991 1500 4x4 6.2l diesel truck, which leaves me with the M1008. I need to swap out the 400 for a 700 to be able to get up on the freeway! I would like some assistance/advice! My parts list - 13 vane pump rotor kit - Kevlar front band - Corvette servo kit with .472 valve? -...
  17. btrapr

    Windshield Wiper Problem

    my recently purchased M1008 does nothing...no wipers or washer fluid...REALLY hope its not in the column I need to look into getting mine fixed Good luck!
  18. btrapr

    Another Tranny post...

    The th400 has a strange bolt that allows the filters to float in the fluid...Not saying that you did this BUT a lot of peole think there something wrong with it and either take it or shim it to tighten the fitler to the valve body..doing this pulls the filter up out of the fluid thus burning the...
  19. btrapr

    M1008 Hummer headers?

    this guy tweaked a set for a 6.2 van! link posted I did it, built my single 3inch exhaust, Hummer headers. My long story if interested. - Diesel Place
  20. btrapr

    6.2 "J" compression/gasket question

    Military used a .010" lower piston pin height...20:1 not sure if that was in their rebuilds or all their 6.2's BUT I think it was their standard? wrist pin on civilian pistons were +.010" raising the compression to 21.3:1! Do a search for the pistons that they used and look at the PIN...
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