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    M116A3 New Owner Newbie Questions

    Did you search like recommended in your other posting response? Its been covered many times and all your questions have been answered before. Tons of great info on this site about it. Search and and recommend start reading old threads. You will find answers to questions you haven’t even...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I like my trucks as original as possible. That includes the radiator. Of course the aluminum/plastic radiators do the job. Maybe not as efficient, but good enough. So I’ve read. Plenty of suscess stories I simply like the brass/copper radiator that the truck was designed with. Zero...
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    Trailer Tongue Decal M116A3 USMC

    You will find, that as many of these trailers that were built, spare parts (including decals) are scarce.
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    M1101/M1102 Trailer Body Panels

    Post what you need in the parts wanted section. You will have better results there.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    They still make the copper/brass for these. Identical to original Installed mine last year and zero install issues It’s been flawless ever since. Pricey....., but you get what you pay for.
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    Trailer Tongue Decal M116A3 USMC

    Check classifieds and then check eBay. Data plates are readily available. Several different decals that have been reproduced are available also. Haven’t seen that particular one for sale but I’m sure someone has it. Recommend posting in the parts wanted section. You would be amazed on...
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    Interesting glow plug controller card failure.

    Always have a spare card or two stashed in truck, just in case.
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    M1009 7-way Trailer light upgrade

    That turned out really nice. Perfect location and looks good. Paint it OD to match and most will never notice new plug. Yea I initially thought and assumed the stock CUCV trailer plug was 24v. Quickly Learned otherwise.
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    Spacers to Raise the Seats

    I raised the rear attachment points by 2”, using aluminum spacers. Wife had the same complaint. Now seat is a much more comfortable angle. Unless you have a tilt steering wheel installed, also raising the front will put your thighs almost into bottom of steering wheel.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Replaced Gates thermostat on the M1008A1 First one failed after less than a year. Opening up at <160* instead of 190*. New one working correctly. Both were made in China.....ugh! At least it’s easy to change. Just replaced both thermostats in my duramax two weeks ago. I’m on a roll.......
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    Surge brake lockout Pin / Hole Doesn't Line Up

    If you need factory surge assembly parts www.crofttrailer.com The surge shock is usually the most expensive part to replace and Croft Trailer has the best price anywhere and their customer service is excellent. Dexter Axle and Redline will have the drums/brake shoes/wheel cylinders. Recommend...
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    Surge brake lockout Pin / Hole Doesn't Line Up

    No adjustments Just push or pull on the hitch ring until it does. Sounds like your shock is good and you need to overcome its pressure to line up holes. Using a heavy Phillips screwdriver on one side for alignment while inserting pin on other should work. If the Phillips is able to go into...
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    Lovely oil leak

    Agree that sitting like that probably caused the problems. If you don’t exercise and heat up the seals, they tend to shrink and get stiff. Happens everyday, from custom car folks to MV folks. Don't drive enough or rarely at all and it will go to pot on you. Seals, fuel systems, etc. I...
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    CUCV 24 to 12 volt conversion mess

    It is by far much easier and cheaper to simply get a new GP controller card. Contact SS member AntennaClimber He makes and sells new production cards. Very well made.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    That is for transport only. NOT dumping. Allows for more trailers on a rail car. You break one of those castings and you will be SOL. Will have to find someone parting out one or have to buy a new trailer. That part is rare in surplus form. Sure guys dump with them, but they are not...
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    M116A3 Master Cylinder Question

    The silicone around the cap isn’t normal. Probably trying to keep water out is a guess. Once tight they stay put. So it’s not to keep it from backing off. NOS caps with new orings are available in the classifieds or eBay.
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    M116A3 Master Cylinder Question

    It’s very common for any surplus item to have all the fluids drained. It seems to be one of those. You're lucky that it’s not all rusted like you mentioned. I would fill it with DOT5, which is what was used, and call it good unless you see a wheel cylinder leaking. Factory parts for the...
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Lost the front gate locking pin. Had the gate doors open and locked back for a while. Picked up some items and went to lock the top latch and the locking pin was gone. The gates were NOS when I installed them last year. I guess the dimple wasn’t large enough to hold it it. Have used them...
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    Turn Signal Issue

    You cannot post a link to an active eBay auction per site rules. But yes, that’s it.
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    Photo of CUCV makes National News

    Totally agree I have a duramax now. Leather...blah, blah, etc. It’s nice and powerful Yet I always chose to drive my M1008A1 unless I have a specific reason to drive the newer truck. I absolutely love it.
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