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    M1008 with Behr Paint Question

    I started painting my truck to get it back to OD green and read these posts: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/paint-bodywork/66973-exterior-latex-acrylic-house-paints.html http://www.steelsoldiers.com/paint-bodywork/65478-note-latex-house-paints.html Great Info! I used a Rustoleum spray paint...
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    Fuseable Links Question - what is this on the wiring diagram?

    Hello again and thank you in advance? I believe I have a fuseable link issue (reference http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/93453-if-not-when-occured-starter-relay.html) Thanks to Dependable, I researched fusable links through searches here and beyond. I pulled my starter (fun with no...
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    If Not When Occured - Starter Relay

    Hello all, I had all the parts for the Doghead Relay in my truck. Unfortunately, "when" happened. My starter relay got stuck. Fortunately, I had a pair of branch trimmers nearby and cut the battery cables. I saw a wisp of smoke come from Gen 1 (alternator on the driver's side) and from...
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    52 looking for 60ish

    I drive my M1008 around 52-53 miles per hour - it does not like to seem to go faster - Is this normal? I honestly don't remember from the good old army days how fast they went, I was usually in the 1009. Outside of re-gearing to 4.10, is it possible to get the beasts to drive faster? I am...
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    Found a Cummins 5.9bt for sale

    I was at napa today getting my part for the doghead relay (for $16!) and chatted with the guys there and was talking about steelsoldiers.com. one of the chaps there used to own a civvy 85 diesel blazer and I was pushing him to get a CUCV. In short, he said, he is in the process of selling...
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    Iowa

    Anyone know of salvage yards in Iowa?
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    Smoke after glowplug swap

    Hiho! I purchased my Delco 60gs a while back and the weather got to 40 degrees and I swapped out the plugs. They were a mix of AC 13s and Wellmans. I commented to the wife, that Mr. Murphy was not around, though I had to stretch to get some of the back plugs out, it all went well. Even...
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    No lights?

    Hello all, I was referred here by someone else and own a M1008 pickup. I have a small problem and will say thank you in advance! A few days ago the following items stopped working: Headlights Turn Signals Brake Lights Reverse Lights etc The windshield wipers work though! I am confused...
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