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  1. Abbylind

    M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle

    Installing new leaf spring bushings brought mine up an inch. Rearched and added springs gave 4" more for a total of 5" Popped on Hummer wheels and 37" tires. Needed a little trimming on the fenders.
  2. Abbylind

    M1009 Light Bar?

    Not to be off topic.... but if anone has a Federal model 14 blue dome Im looking for one. These are the old "double bubble" lights TIA
  3. Abbylind

    36-3580 HD HEADLIGHT HARNESS Questions M1009

    Technically you could, but remember there are other lights in that circuit, side marker lights, taillights, parking lights. I'd leave it alone...
  4. Abbylind

    36-3580 HD HEADLIGHT HARNESS Questions M1009

    So since your switching a relay with the headlight switch and not the lights directly that would decrease the current flow ( amperage) through the switch, correct? Is this also going to decrease the amps through the headlight fuse in the fuse box? That is correct. you are using a lower...
  5. Abbylind

    Advantage of a CUCV over Civilian truck

    CUCV...no AC...no frills...need upkeep...but fairly easy to work on..Parts are sometimes easy to find ,sometimes not. Gotta remember CUCV was a stop gap measure for the military until the HMMV was produced. It was to last 10 years or so. They took off the shelf civilian vehicles and converted...
  6. Abbylind

    36-3580 HD HEADLIGHT HARNESS Questions M1009

    Oh! Dont forget to fuse the 12v from the battery! An inline thermal fuse or thermal circuit breaker is a must...
  7. Abbylind

    36-3580 HD HEADLIGHT HARNESS Questions M1009

    how many relays and how much wireing is involved in this harness upgrade. I'm looking at putting one together myself; living in Alaska has its perks but at the same time doubles the price of anything from LMC. 2 Relays sir. Make sure they are rated for 20-30 amps. One relay for low beams one...
  8. Abbylind

    Fuel dripping on first start; then less, then stopped

    Had the same problem(s) with mine. First was the shaft seals on the IP. Replaced the seals...no leak. Second problem was the lift pump. PITA to replace but after completion....no leak!
  9. Abbylind

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

    Well Stinky (as my wife calls it) had been sitting for two months. Went out figuring Id have to jump it to start. Cranked about 15 sec and fired right up! Stinky never ceases to amaze me!
  10. Abbylind

    So confused! M1009 alternator and gen2 light mess

    You might want to read this to understand some alternator basics..... http://www.chargerr.com/Alternators/ALT.HTM
  11. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    If anyone needs a little "Dummies guide to Alternators" this is a good primer.... http://www.chargerr.com/Alternators/ALT.HTM
  12. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    Time to crack open an alternator doctor! :D
  13. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    Search Results of Available Items *Prices are Per Unit Page 1: 1-1 of 1 items 1978146 - CAPACITOR GM PART # 1978146 CATEGORY: Eng Asm (shipped only to local UPS hub 4 pickup) PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00 List Price: $10.74 Price: $5.48 You Save: $5.26 (49%)...
  14. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    Bueno! Thanks sir. Appears there may be an internal capacitor next to the bridge
  15. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    That might be the rectifier diode bridge. Could be bad too....might have to test that on the 12v side!
  16. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    My radio gear is 12v..makes sense they placed it on the 24v side for mil radios (duh!). Sounds like I should build one of these.. http://www.worldwidedx.com/home-brew/31492-building-simple-alternator-whine-ignition-filter.html
  17. Abbylind

    Alternator Capacitor M1008

    Ive looked around and I cant finrd a difinative answer for my M1008. The alternator on the the drivers side is for 12v, the alternator on the passenger side is isolated and produces 24v (12+12) for the second battery. I have an "alternator whine" on my communications equipment mounted in my...
  18. Abbylind

    Tiny Tach is in!

    Ignition senor!
  19. Abbylind

    M1008 Wheel/Tire upgrade

    I went the HMMV wheel tire route. Replacing the front leaf bushings will give you about an 1" (old age rots them out) adding another spring and re-arch got me 4" more. I changed out the front hubs with a 87 dually. That gets you the space you need. Some minor trimming on the fenders and viola! YMMV
  20. Abbylind

    Cucv III / LSSV loaded and on the way home

    Nice buy! Enjoy! Glad someone on SS got it!
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