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    Lower glass run channel - tailgate - CUCV 1986

    The glass sits in the channel and has an aftermarket rubber seal to cushion glass in the track. I have not been able to find an aftermarket or used channel. My original is in pieces. Regulator and cams that go on rollers are good. I just can't roll up the glass with no channel. I...
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    Windshield wiper arm

    I need to replace both the windshield wiper arms, not the wiper blades, but have not figured out how to remove them. I see a tab at base of wiper assembly where it meets the male coming out of windshield. Will this tab release the windshield arm? I don't want to pry it out or push it in if it...
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    Where to get Flywheel for 6.2 Cucv

    My truck eats a starter about every 3 years. The mechanic who installed the last starter says the flywheel is part of the problem. I'm not seeing a replacement flywheel on-line so I thought I ask if someone on the forum can point me in the right direction. The truck has been bomb-proof in...
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    Blinkers on the blink

    I whacked a deer, left front. Cattle guard helped but was pushed into the area surrounding headlight (pushed into housing) and parking/blinker light lens broken. Headlights and blinkers worked when I took truck for repairs. I picket it up today and neither of the blinkers blink. Headlights...
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    Undercoating

    I've replaced the body panels that had rust holes. New tailgate, hood, quarter panel plus some bondo work. I've got holes in the floor in various places. They're not large but they're growing. I can bondo them from the inside and I thought a "commercial" undercoating company could seal the...
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    Rear Differential Broke

    Yep. It went bang a couple times before I could get it stopped. Hole in back cover. Drive shaft turns but ain't nothing happen'n inside. I'll get it up in the air and see what is broken. Being in Texas, I found militarytrucks.com north of Austin and they advertise GM 10 bolt rear axle G-80...
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    '86 CUCV 1009 -Left rear upper bracket - shock

    The shock didn't break but it came loose because the bracket broke in half. To date I have been unable to find replacement. I want to drop fuel tank and bust off the 4 rivets and install another bracket.....if I could find one. Napa, Auto Zone and LMC Truck are a no-go. Junk yard is starting...
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    Recommended dose of Diesel Kleen to fuel tank for 6.2

    1 oz per 3 gallons diesel? I can't remember and I haven't been driving the truck lately. Diesel Kleen says 80 oz services 250 gallons diesel. Mild climate. I think that's what it works out to be. Any reason why it would be more or less? Biped
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    Shim the starter question - 12 V

    My 1009 ate a starter in 2 years. I just replaced it and getting same empty "click" sound (sometimes 6 or more times) before contact and truck starts. Sometimes it starts first time but occasionally there is nothing but a click. I think it's shims. It doesn't have any. I'm back under it...
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    Power steering issue with CUCV converted to 12 volt

    A slow speeds like parking lots the steering wheel is difficult to turn and may squeal a bit. This is the 3rd belt of varying sizes. The problem persists. Somewhere in my memory I recall a post where it was recommended to install the 2nd alternator to equalize the pulley. Don't hook it up to...
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    Start Up Noise - swarming bees

    What is that noise I get when I start my 6.2? I tell my friends the oil hasn't gotten to the top of the motor yet. It can last for 30 seconds or more, typically when motor has been shut off for a while. There is a technical answer and I'd like to know more. I don't hear it in other diesel...
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    Power Steerng Belt Noise

    I had a diesel mechanic replace power steer belt because of noise. I've still got belt noise and shudder steering at speeds below 3 mph. My truck is converted to 12 volt and belt pulleys that were originally two are now one. My belt is installed on the one nearest the driver. (a) is that...
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    Transmission Shifting Questions

    I'm back in my CUCV after 7.5 months in shop to remove rust. It seems like my truck shifted earlier, say 15 and 35 mph before but now shifts at 25 and 50 mph. I'm thinking of taking the truck to a transmission shop but thought I'd ask you guys first. It shifts okay but maybe a little hard. I...
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    Tailgate Blues

    I bought the LMC replacement tailgate, the metal skin to replace the old rusted tailgate. The gate window raised and lowered just fine and the gate opened when glass was down. My body shop replaced the tailgate but did not re-install the guts correctly. Now my window is half way up and in a...
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    CUCV Camo Paint Pattern

    I'm getting ready to have some body work done to replace rust with new sheet metal + paint. I like the camouflage look and want to know where to find the original pattern used for my '86. This is going to be expensive. I'll probably spend $5,000 and increase resale value $500. Bruce
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    1986 M1009 - tailgate window roll-up

    I've never taken the inside panel off the tailgate but the "up" cranking of the window has become more difficult. I'm wanting to know if a preventative measure can be reasonably executed that will enable this mechanism to function more smoothly. I have the TM's but am exceptionally lazy as...
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    Oil Consumption Question

    What is normal oil consumption for a 6.2 with 123,000 miles? I use it under normal driving conditions although I drive under 30 mph on ranch roads 30% if the time and 4 wheel drive once or twice a month. I bought my '86 CUCV a year ago. I only recently started keeping records on oil...
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