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    fuel priming help

    Fellas, Just replaced the fuel sending unit and got the fuel gauge to finally work....replaced the rubber lines from the tank to the metal fuel lines. We did let the lines hold the tank and replaced them plus the filler neck. Now I am having problems priming the fuel system (multiple cranks...
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    1986 M1009 Fuel Tank Size

    Fellas, Finally found why my fuel gauge was not working and its the Fuel Sender assembly not working. My questions is, what size tank do I have (Napa claims there is 25 & 30 gallon tanks)? Any recommendations on a good place to order a new one? Could not find much helpful information on the...
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    needing fuel gauge

    Fellas, My fuel gauge I believe is shot (needle is past the E and all connections seem to be in tact). Where would be a good place to look for a replacement gauge? Thanks in advance, Casey
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    Fried wires/no start?

    Fellas, I have been having problems with my front battery. Just replaced the battery and driver side alternator (gen 1 light was coming on and reading low volts when started) ...after all was put in place: Fried this wire, 3rd connection from the left: Now it will not start and appears...
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    Generator rebuild

    Anyone have a good place to have the generators rebuilt in the DFW area? My Gen 1 light is coming on and killing my batteries after a weekend of driving.
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    oil filter, air filter and oil recommendation

    Fellas, I have a 86 CUCV 1009 that I keep at my deer lease. Was wondering what would be the best oil filter, air filter and oil to use in extremely dusty conditions? Thanks for the help. Casey
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    D ring size

    What is the measurement for the front d rings on a M1009? I saw some at northern tool that look like the would fit...
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    Another stuck starter relay

    Fellas, I wanted some opinions from yall...My starter relay stuck the other day (first time since I owned it and have started it about 100 times). Would yall recommend replacing the stock relay first or should I do the "doghead starter relay modifcation)? With the modifcation, I read where...
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    rear top bolt size

    My CUCV is at my deer lease now and can not measure the rear top bolt size. I would like to replace these with wing nut bolts for easy removal. Can anyone help me out please? Thanks, Casey
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    Fuel, Speedo and Odometer not working

    I need some help here...new to the Military Blazer. My Fuel, Speedo and Odometer is not working at all. Where should I start???
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    Tranny Shifts (Again)

    I thought I fixed my tranny problems by adjusting the regulator by the air filter (moving it back to the fire wall)... It still shifts hard a WOT but will shift at low RPMs if I let off the gas but not at normal speeds. Any suggestions what the problem may be?? The vac lines seem to check out...
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    Steering wheel straight?

    My steering wheel is not straight, any suggestions to fix this problem? Great site, already fixed the hard shifts because of SS!
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    Another Transmission thread plus gas gauge and speedo

    Hello, I am having problems with a few things and really dont have much free time to trouble shoot. Any help would be greatly apprieciated! First: Have the same old problem with hard shifts and high rpms. Any pictures showing the vac line replacements and modulator? Second: Speedo and...
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    Tow bar from d rings on M1009

    I was wondering if there is a tow bar for the M1009 using the D rings?? If so, where can I get one?
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