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Earlier this year I my 09 struggled with slow cranking. Cleaned bus bar connections, put a new DB electric starter in it, and put new batteries in it. I figured I was going to do it eventually why not do it all at once! I bathed in awesome starting glory until yesterday. Turned the key and all...

Hey yall, currently I have an 09 that I drive daily and all around. Anyhow I miss my 08 for a work truck and for pulling farm eq around when needed. I am thinking about finding me another m1008 in better condition than my previous one. Has anyone had any experience flat towing their m1009 with...

I bought my current M1009 6 months ago after selling my m1028. (still wish I had that truck) the 09 has been great to me so far, a few issues here and there but all enjoyable. I need to replace the dampner and dig into the fuel system to figure out my warm start woes. Before leaving VT...

Firstly, I am replacing my harmonic balancer with a Dorman, any objections? Second can I use the harmonic balancer puller/installer here: http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/harmonic-balancer-installer/oem-harmonic-balancer-puller-kit/555524_0_0 or will I have clearance issues or is it not...

Hey yall, Ive been using my 1009 as a DD lately and just noticed some grease coming out of the hub to locking hub gap. the grease seems to be oozing out of the gap. I took the hub off and everything looks fine inside so I put it back together. I noticed that there is a little play in the locking...

well my truck "chuncky" finally blew up with the ailing engine that was in her. Pretty certain it was cam bearing failure and we will know soon enough. I have a spare engine ready to go but had a few questions. The motor is siezed up pretty good and i think its that way for good. Does this mean...

I have been looking around at M35a2 multifuels for awhile and came across this one on craigslist. I lnow there are many exteremly helpful threads on buying a duece amd what to look for but I had the guy make a video/ walkaroud of it and think it may be helpful to hear a second opinion on if the...

Hey all, trying to find the tm for locating the oil pressure relife valve. Either I keep overlookin it or am stupid. Could someone point me in the right direction for a diagram that shows where it is and how to ensure it is functioning? I thought it is found under the oil pump but am not sure...

My 84 m1008 has an electrical gremlin. Truck was driving fine, went to start it to go to work the next day. Key in on position wait light and buzzer come on. Gave it 7 seconds from my manual glow plug button and turned the key to start the truck and CLICK. Nothing. Voltmeter drops from 24 to...

hey there, went and looked at a deuce that if all goes well I will be picking up this weekend. Air leaks are a common problem as ive read many times. This deuce has a cracked air line that goes from the junction to the air pressure guage that lets all the air out becauce it is almost in half. I...

My CUCV m1008 has been having issues with low oil pressure. Engine is a gov rebuild sometime in the last 20k miles. The low oil pressure is leading to periodic lifter issues and infrequent noises from a passenger side rear valve. Cold pressure at idle, oil about 55 degrees, is 12 psi with a...

Been driving my cucv around as a DD and having a good time fixing something everday :deadhorse:. Ive been putting this off because I never drive far but am tired of only having a couple gallons of diesel at a time. At first I could fill my tank to full, but after a little time the fuel would...

Hello, first post here I've been hanging around for awhile but as I seriously face purchasing my first MV I thought some of you would have very helpful input. I'm looking at a 1984 m1008. the truck is in decent shape with minor body rust and surface rust on the frame, Interior needs work but at...