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    Alternator Help

    I am having 2 problems with my alternator on my M1008 that I could use some help on. 1. The Gen 2 light on the dash no longer comes on bright and then turns off when starting. It just stays dimly lit the whole time now. I had both alternators tested at the auto store as well as the...
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    Transfer Case popping out of gear

    Getting back to this again. I still have a few questions I am hoping to get help on. 1. Is there any way to look at a transfer case that is not in the vehicle and see what condition the gears are in without major disassembly? 2. What does a TC rebuild cost roughly? Thanks! OTD
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    Transfer Case popping out of gear

    The guy is only asking $150 for the TC. What does a rebuild cost? I just figured the replacement (if in good shape) would be cheaper than a rebuild??? Is there any way to look at the gears and tell what shape the TC is in?
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    Transfer Case popping out of gear

    Hi everybody. My np208 transfer case in my 1985 M1008 CUCV has been slipping out of gear while in 2wd. I have been searching online for a used one to swap it out. I think I have found one locally. The seller claims he recently bought a truck and the seller threw in this transfer case as a...
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    where to find 12 volt power

    Sorry that blue text is hard to read. I don't know how to change it now. Here is a picture of the inside of the new fuse block. You can see it has a large + post and a large - post for power coming into it. 1. Where do I get the power? 2. What gauge wire? 3. How to get through the...
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    where to find 12 volt power

    See my notes in blue above. Thank you for your time and help.
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    where to find 12 volt power

    Thank you Warthog. Those are very useful. I have been contemplating for the last few weeks about running the stereo and 12 volt power plug off of the 3 slots controlled by circuit/fuse 15 on the stock fuse block. But I have read several places that "these trucks are old and you don't want to...
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    where to find 12 volt power

    Hi Everyone. I am new around here. Great info! Sorry to drag up an old thread...but it deals with what I am trying to do. I have an 1985 M1008 and want to install a stereo and also a 12 volt socket to charge my phone. I have several questions I am hoping to get some clarification on. I...
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