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    issue shifting to 4x4 Low

    when i shift to 4x4 low, it sorta grinds. it's less of a grind and more of a metal on metal single creeking sound. it seems like it would grind some if i did it slowly. in the end it shifts into 4 low but what could the issue be? hopefully not a costly one haha.
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    best kind of batteries to use?

    i think my second battery is going out. what are the best batteries to use? do i need two of the same kind of battery? also, any danger of wearing out my brand new starter in the meantime until i can get a new battery?
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    starter and injector pump source

    ok my truck is in the shop. having the hot no start problem. the mechanic said it might just need a different starter. right now it has the gear reduction starter. they one put the one on that spins faster. Does that make sense? Also, can someone point me to a good source to buy a rebuilt...
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    PLEASE HELP....STARTERBOLT-ITIS

    how do you get the stinkin bolt out? i have drilled a small pilot, inserted a kobalt screw extractor, and tried to get it out. the extractor is squared so it doesn't work in a drill...i cant get the drill to grab it tight enough. so i tried a T-bar style wrench specifically for square bits...
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    asbestos danger?

    was reading through the engine manual. it said some gaskets contain asbestos? have i also heard that CARC contains asbestos? how dangerous is it on the CUCV?
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    Fuel pressure

    where could I find what the fuel pressure should be? I'm trying to figure out if my injector pump is bad.
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    Trouble getting access to broken starter bolt

    I have a broken starter bolt closest to the rear of the truck. The driveshaft is in the way and I can't get a good angle to drill. My question is how hard is it to disconnect the front driveshaft?
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    finished tire swap

    ok i had multiple threads going so i decided to put all the pictures here. i finished installing the humvee 12 bolts and 36" bias ply tires. work i have left: trim front to clear the tires get a longer bolt??? not sure which one. i hear the bolt for the steering stop? not sure what that...
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    installing spacers

    how do you tighten down the spacers on the front? It keeps spinning on me. also, does anyone have a pic where you can show me what to trim off the front end to run 36"?
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    airsoft bb's with runflats??

    running 36" oz II's with runflats. Can I use airsoft bbs and if so how many per tire? Thanks
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    Source for cheap hummer beadlock o-rings

    I called a hummer dealership and they want to charge me $13 a piece. So I was determined to find a cheaper source. I came across a thread on another board that led me to www.marcorubber.com/buna.htm material: buna-n durometer: 70 size: -458 They are supposedly 5$ a piece or 10 for $11. Does...
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    Starting problem

    I am struggling with my new truck. I know it will be worth it in the end though. Been having a hard time starting when engine is warm so I put 2 quarts of ATF in with a tank of diesel. It seemed to be working until today. Now when I try to start the truck it makes a winding sound I have never...
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    yet another hmmwv tire thread

    I have several questions: 1. Where can I get new bolts for the mag runflats? 2. Can I temporarily run the 36" on 12 bolts with no inserts? 3. Does anyone have a good pic showing where to trim the front fenders? Thanks.
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    how much torque

    How much torque to attach dually spacers to axle and how much to attach 12 bolts to the spacers? Thanks guys.
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    hard start hot

    hey guys, im having some starting issues. cold it starts up with ease. but after i drive it somewhere, turn it off, eat lunch, then come back out to start it it won't start. i've been told that it could be my injector pump. So I am going to add a couple quarts of ATF as well as 1 oz. 2 cycle...
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    finally got a cucv!!!

    well after 5 long years of wanting a m1008, i finally got one. it's a tan camo pattern, but i plan on fixing that soon. i also just ordered spacers for the humvee 12 bolts and 36" tires i will be acquiring tomorrow. a lift is in the near future, but for now the humvee tires will do. Thanks to...
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    Looking for a set of shackles

    does anyone know where i could get a set of shackles and how much i should expect to pay? Thanks, Rick
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    anyone in Idaho that can help me out?

    Anyone live in idaho? Im looking at buying an m1008 there but i live in texas. Just curious if anyone could look at it for me if your close. thanks
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    is it possible to hot wire

    i am looking at purchasing an 1008 but the ignition switch is snapped off so we don't know if it runs. is there a way to hot wire it? or is it easier to replace the ignition key switch in the steering column? how would you replace the ignition switch?
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    what's the cheapest way to insure?

    hey guys, yall have been a huge help to me. Now for the deal-breaker question. is there a cheap cheap way to insure a cuck-vee? i've read some that are the same as a normal car and some that are a couple hundred A YEAR. Insuring it is what is keeping me from buying one right now unless there is...
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