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Friends my sojourn into the world of military vehicles will have to wait. I'm headed back to grad school and will have no time for hobbies. I just had my master gm mechanic (30+ years experience and worked on these things for the guard) go over every inch of this truck, rebuilt the starter...

I've gone through many starters over the years and always had problems with starting. I recently had a master mechanic, who used to work on these old CUCV's, do a thorough electrical check. He said I " wasn't getting much fire". So he put an industrial sized ground from under the dash to the...

I had mine rebuilt by a very competent shop (and expensive of course!), two years ago and it's starting to go out again. I have put a very few miles on it, no hard usage, and here we are again! What would cause a starter to keep going out? Thanks, Wally

I've searched the forum and checked the TM's with no joy. This may be normal but, not sure. A buddy helped me put on a spin on fuel filter. Man this immediately made this old, unreliable truck(m1009) run like a CHAMP! It now starts every time, all the time. Fuel mileage has improved as well. The...

What is the size and thread type of the nuts that are on the positive battery junction on the firewall :oops:? I bought a box of 5/16 coarse hex nuts and was told this is the same as 12mm. I tried both fine and coarse 5/16 but they don't screw down right. What am I missing here? The bolt is not...

With the Roscommon 12volt conversion, there wouldn't be any reason to keep both batteries in parallel would there? Can't you just run both positives independently to the positive connection on the firewall? That would work 24 or 12volt wouldn't it? Thanks

Hello ya'll, Hope everyone has a good fourth. Hot as **** down here! Anyway, does anyone know were I can buy some 8 gauge fused link wire? Non of the parts stores down here have it and haven't had luck online. Thanks for any help.

I need to change out some fuses that seem to be rusted to the box. This box could sure use a cleaning. What's the best way to proceed with out screwing anything up.

Hello all, I've got a small oil leak from my blazer's back seal. What is ya'lls experience with this. Any idea how long before the back seal go's out? Guesstimate.

I definitely need the back window rubber gasket replaced. The side windows look to be in good shape, but there's a slight leak in both windows. Is there any kind of sealer for a slight leak? Autozone has window gaskets but they seem kinda thin. Where do ya'll get your parts? Thanks.

The only reason I still have this old m1009 is because of this conversion. I'm no mechanic but if you can follow instructions, this is very doable. This truck's electric problems were solved by the 12volt conversion and I'm actually enjoying driving it instead of having the biggest, ugliest...

I just spent two days and a lot of money rebuilding two alternators and rebuilding the starter and converting to 12volt, and it's not working! Glow plugs not making any sounds. Got lights and wait light. And before the I told you so's begin It didn't work in 24 volt either. The starter and...

Gentlemen, I must say, I have truly enjoyed this website and the spirited discussions on this board. These boards are a true testament to what the internet can be. People helping and empowering people. Thank you one and all, for your generous sharing of your time and wisdom ( Don't worry, I'm...

Hello all. I have an m1009 blazer bought from the army. This thing is a money pit, even doing a lot of the work myself! I was Air Force in the late 70's early 80's. We had all Dodge vehicles and they were great. I think they were m88o's series. I very much liked the Ram Charger. Are there any of...

Are we allowed to discuss other military collectors topics. I'll start the military f****d up by going from .45 acp to 9mm and from 308 to .223.

Hello all, This is my first post, so be gentle please. I used search and looked in the help sections and not found an answer. Has any one rebuilt their 24 volt starter themselves and converted it to 12 volt, on the m1009. If so, what are the details. I'm not a mechanic but thats part of the...