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I've had an issue that has become much worse lately. The 20amp fuse for "Engine Compartment" the fuse that functions the Glowplug system, Fuel Gauge, Parking Light, etc. It has blown a few times in the past at random. Now it always blows new fuses upon initial start up. I hooked up a volt meter...

For those of you who follow the CUCV Facebook page, you'll know this was coming. I recently had a progressive issue with my 1986 M1009 starting. The OEM Fuel Filter Assembly's seals were going and it was beginning to suck air creating hard starting issues. Truck would start, run for a few...

I recently started having an issue with my truck during initial starting. Truck is 1986 M1009 all systems stock. The first time I noticed the issue, I started the truck it cranked, turned over, and started up perfectly fine just like normal. Then the RPMs starts to go up and down erratically...

How long could I let my '09 sit, either in the garage or driveway, until it would need maintenance to run again? I have a potential job that could take me away from my home 3-4 months at a time, and I'm trying to figure out my storage options. What could be done to keep it from needing...

Hey all, I've been having some hard-starting on a cold start in the morning. It got progressively harder over the past 2 weeks, its now to the point where I have to crank for a good 30-40 seconds to get her to start. She cranks very well, the starter is getting enough power. The batteries are...

I just saw a plain OD Green M1009 with forward mounted antenna mounts drive by my work on West Chapman Ave in Orange, Orange County California. Whoever that was, if you see this hit me up! There's a couple '09s here in Orange. I saw it go by at 11:13AM PST.

My new tailgate lock is FUBAR, I have to drill out the old one from the crank assembly, and try to find a new one. Cept I can't get ahold of anyone with one in stock today. Napa may be able to get me one in a few days, and the place I got this lock from is closed till Tuesday. I have no...

When my truck is idling the Gen2 light comes on very very dim. I can only see it at night, but it goes away with any bit of gas pedal. It's not a full glow, like on start up. It's afterward and a very faint glow. Any ideas?

I had an interesting experience today. I couldn't tension/replace my power-steering belt myself so I took it to my shop to have them do it. I've already replaced my Gen2 belt, so I just had them do the Gen1 while they were in there doing the PS belt. I had previously bought all 3 belts from...

I got my M1009 last week, and I have noticed a very small consistent oil leak. It is black engine oil not Tranny oil. The drip is coming from the front end, roughly dead center. It appears to be coming from above the oil pan, and whatever the other large pan directly behind it is. It is very...

Hey all, some of you here know that I'm on my recovery trip for my M1009. She's having trouble, she died on me twice while driving. We think it might be the fuel filter or gelled fuel, we checked the air filter and that's ok. The engine would straight cut out while starting to accelerate, all...

I can't seem to reconnect to chat. Anyone else having trouble? It just sits at the "Connecting" screen forever.

I don't know if it is an error on my end, but when I attempt to enter the chat it sends me to a generic page with several chat rooms for the company of the chat server, and not the usual 3 rooms for SS. Is it just me, or is the chat having an issue?

If I wanted to replace the engine in a M1009 with a Hmmwv engine (6.5) what would have to be done to allow it to bolt in? Motor mounts etc? Would the engine work with the stock TH400 tranny, or would I better off getting the Hmmwvs 4-speed in there as well?

Anyone with a M1009 knows how loud it can be going 70MPG on the freeway, and how bad it can be going for 5+ hours. I've been drowning it out with music when going for a long period of time, but I have a long road trip coming up with a few friends and I want a means to talk to them without having...

Hello Pinz owners, 2 days ago I got a call from my Dad while he was driving to work, saying that he was driving alongside a 712 Pinzgauer. He was driving down Irvine Blvd. in Tustin California. Is that driver by chance on these forums? My Dad and I have been interested in Pinzs for a while...

I've been reading around about the Gov-lok on M1009s. I've gotten quite a bit of mixed answers. Anything from; 'I've never had problems' to 'It blows up everytime, I had to put on a different kind of axel.' I'd like to ask all the M1009 owners if they have ever had issues with their Gov-lok. If...

Hello all, I'm new to the MV vehicle world. I’m in the midst of gathering funds to purchase a M1009. The Blazer would be my daily driver, so I'm not going to go crazy with off-road modifications. It's also going to be my weekend adventurer vehicle. I do a lot of trips out to Death Valley, and...

Hello! My name is Kevin McCluskey, and I am a Southern California resident. I'm an ex-WWII re-enactor and there is where I found my love for military vehicles and equipment. I've been around a fair share of vehicles from tanks to aircraft from all eras. As I approach my 18th birthday, I'm...