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What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

LT67

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What did I do to my 86' M1008 aka the 💩box truck? I threw more money at it😂

*Ordered a custom programmed ECU and wiring harness from Howell EFI. It should be here this week.
 

Chevyguy27

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So far, so good. I really haven't had a chance to drive it and put some miles on it just yet, but I have run the engine and it seems to be working just fine...and not one hint of belt squeal. Now they do stick out of the crank, water and PS pulleys just a slight bit, as they don't fit flush like originals, but only very small amount. If you look at my photos, you can get a idea of how they fit.
I have the exact same pulley and belts on my M1028. I haven’t had any belt squeal or had to tighten the belts in over a year, and I drive my truck weekly. Definitely a great upgrade!
 

maddawg308

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Finally got around to tearing into the M1009, I have to have it running better etc. before the Graves Mtn. rally on Labor Day weekend.

Removed all the remaining radio racks and stuff from the back. They will be reinstalled over the wintertime once I get some other interior stuff done. I plan to repaint it and get new floor coverings in there first to replace the (mostly) missing rubber mat and padding.

PO or somebody put a new dash in it, it's gray. I like the fact that it's in great shape. Not diggin' the gray color. I might see if I can dye it burgundy or something to better match the original. Note the vent openings in it, but not the hole and bracket where the VRC switch box needs to mount.

Another project, the stupid riv-nuts. All the bolts are out except three, which are seized to the riv-nuts and the nuts just spin. Who invented these things?

Next weekend - fuel filter system upgrade and draining the 10-yr-old diesel out of the tank. Fun times in 90% humidity...
 

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