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  1. TheMountainCalls

    Fair pricing for M1008 drivetrains

    Hey guys I have a M1008 and I was wondering what you guys would consider to be fair pricing on: 6.2L engine TH400 NP 208 Gear Vendors OD A little bit of background on why I'm asking is I've had the truck for a while and would like to tinker with some new drivetrains. The engine, trans, and TC...
  2. TheMountainCalls

    Mystery Vibration

    I'm hoping you guys can help me with a mystery... Last night I replaced the oil cooler lines on my M1008(and took a lovely shower) This morning I was driving to work and noticed a pronounced vibration when at low rpm. I did some tests and and discovered that this happens at low rpms only while...
  3. TheMountainCalls

    Glow Plug Help

    I've recently started having some serious starting issues with my CUCV. The issue is that when starting the engine will initially turn over and briefly run and then die. It then takes about two attempts with about 30sec cranking cycles to get the engine to catch and run. I'm really not sure what...
  4. TheMountainCalls

    Injection Pump Rebuild Help

    Ive known for a while that my injector pump on my m1008 is dying and needs help. New pumps go for around $500 which I dont have, but I've also had no luck finding a rebuild kit for them. Do you guys know where I might find one, or at the very least what parts I should track down to make one...
  5. TheMountainCalls

    I may have a problem

    Ok here's the deal, before now the truck ran near perfectly(just a little starting trouble). Everything seemed fine. However today (as in like 15 mins ago) the truck refuses to start. Here's what happens: Turn key to pos 1: dash lights turn on and radio turns on Turn key to start pos: absolutely...
  6. TheMountainCalls

    New from Seattle, Wa

    Hey guys Ive been watching these forums for a while and I finally pulled the trigger on an 86 m1008 and I suspect Ill need all the help I can get. I was also wondering what the MV scene in Washington was like, in terms of events and help. Im really excited to jump in to the world of MVs. Also...
  7. TheMountainCalls

    Fuel Line and Steering Rack

    I've had my truck ('86 M1008 ) for a while now(2ish months) and I've noticed a few "quirks" with it The first one: I knew about this when I bought it, The truck seems to have a vacuum leak in the fuel lines, so if I leave the truck to sit overnight it will usually take a few cranks to start and...
  8. TheMountainCalls

    New User with Truck(Speed Help)

    New M1008 Hi guys I'm brand new to these forums and I have just bought a 1986 M1008. Its also my first vehicle I've ever owned. I just wanted a great basic platform to improve and work on. It was a Coast Guard truck at Whidbey Island Naval Base until the early 90s and and until 2006 worked for...
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