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I just bought an 85 M1009, It runs great, drivetrain is great. However.. Its got alot of cancer around the wheel wells, door rockers and rear bumper where the tailgate bolts to the frame. I have been looking on the internet for the misc aftermarket body panels and there are parts out there I can...
Ok gentlemen, I put 8 gallons of JP4 in the tank yesterday, drove home (7miles) and back again to work.. runs great, no differences other than the smell from the exhaust. JP4 (commercial jet fuel as JP8 is military) doesnt seem to make a difference at all. mileage is the same and idle/pickup is...
I appreciate the help Warthog, I thought I had to list my issues, concerns and questions seperately? I will get better at this in time as I use the website and learn my way around.
Max
Hello Gentlemen,
I recently returned home from my 4th tour in Iraq and found a 1985 M1009. Its engine and drivetrain are in good shape and it runs great.. but its got alot of cancer (body rust). I know it was from an army reserve unit up north somewhere, probably where there is salt on...
I recently returned home from another tour in Iraq and purchased a 1985 M1009. All I know is it came from an Army Reserve unit. I'd like to find out where it came from if possible.
VIN 1G8ED18J5FF148934
make/model CD10156
NSN 2320011232665
date of Mfg 02/85
Reg# NFOB74
contract #...
Does anyone know how to find out where my M1009 came from? Which unit it was with? Is there a website or other information source where you can search for that info? Thanks
Max
Does anyone know if there is any downside to running Aviation jet fuel (JP4) in the 1985 M1009's? When I was in Iraq we ran our Humvee's on it all the time because we didnt have diesel. They worked fine.. I'm just curious more along the lines of seals in the engine, rubber gaskets etc.. If...
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