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  1. chevymike

    Broken Starter Bolt removed. Easiest method I've found.

    The knurled part is to take up any slop space in the starter nose bolt holes, since alignment is critical to proper engagement and to prevent any possible movement. GM has been doing that for decades.
  2. chevymike

    New gauges for my M1010

    I would like to but likely not. I want to keep the alts on the pass side as stock as I am going to replace the driver side A/C compressor with a new one when I put in cab A/C (I am going to remove the box A/C system).
  3. chevymike

    Oil Flow Direction for Gauge

    Looking at the pic, I would venture the rear lower port is pressure side. It appears to share the same plumbing up to the oil pressure sender port, if you look at how the block casting is. Seems like those two share that same internal routing. One in the side of the block is likely the return...
  4. chevymike

    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    Have you installed this kit? I like the idea of not messing with the stock heater assembly and basically adding on an A/C system. Would like to get some real user feedback about this system. I had been looking at the Vintage Air system but kind of like this.
  5. chevymike

    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    I am running 255/85-16 (33") and clear no problem with stock wheels (I have since changed wheels as I had a bent one). That is about the max. This is on my M1010 which has less wheel well clearance in the back as a M1008.
  6. chevymike

    New gauges for my M1010

    Sadly no. Since I need to put in the coolant sensor, my plan is to flush the cooling system, replace hoses and install my Paradox cooling upgrade. Just have not had any time or space.
  7. chevymike

    Another M1010 owner

    Yeah, I agree that it is good to know. Nice thing is we have a GVW of 9450 lbs so we have a lot of room left. When I had my Dodge Ram with Cummins diesel and the Four Wheel Camper popup, I scaled in about 8400 lbs. with a max GVW of 8800 lbs. Since the "camper" is already part of the M1010 at...
  8. chevymike

    Another M1010 owner

    Yeah, I had to mine weighed to get it titled in CA. Mine scaled out, half tank fuel, stock wheels (which are heavy!) and the box setup like yours at 6480 lbs. :)
  9. chevymike

    Another M1010 owner

    Awesome progress! You have been busy. Can't wait to get more time with mine.
  10. chevymike

    M1010 somebody talk me down

    Sweet! I am loving that cabinet you picked up.
  11. chevymike

    New gauges for my M1010

    Got time to work on this project some more over Labor Day. Very happy how this is coming out.
  12. chevymike

    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    That sucks. Sending best wishes to Mike and a speedy recovery. Just kick ass and keep the fight going.
  13. chevymike

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

    I have been using Silblades on my last few vehicles and they have been awesome. Fit great (just put a set on my M1010 and Cherokee) and on my Ram they were on for 4 years, sitting out in the SoCal sun and still worked like new. As far as I know the new owner has had them on for the last 2...
  14. chevymike

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

    The way GM has wired (and most manufacturers) their headlight switches, it typically ends up with voltage loss at the headlight sockets. I have seen as much as 2 volts loss going through all the wiring and dash switch. You are also running all of the current though the switch, which over time...
  15. chevymike

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

    Finally got some free time to do some work on the 1010. Wanted to upgrade my headlights and headlight harness. Have new E-code style H4 headlights (Autopal ones, I have used in a half dozen vehicles). I wanted to install a new headlight harness that uses relays to control the lights, so they...
  16. chevymike

    New gauges for my M1010

    So big thanks to SS member andyh1956 I was able to get a mint condition M1010 bezel to work with. I started playing with it last night and it looks like the speedo and tach drop in the factory hole and with the spin ring type mounting of the Speedhut gauges, it squared up to the backside lip of...
  17. chevymike

    Drivers side seatbelt?

    I feel your pain. My M1010 has a broken seat/belt bolt on the passenger side. Was like that when I got it but because of it, my wife hasn't ridden in it yet.
  18. chevymike

    GM Spin On Fuel Filter Conversion

    Just as an FYI, to improve upon the fuel line adapters, Earl's make a line of hose/fittings called Vapor Guard. They offer these in a AN-6 to either 5/16" or 3/8" hose (not sure if the 5/16" will work on the 1/4" line side). This removes a potential joint that could leak. Just thought I would...
  19. chevymike

    GM Spin On Fuel Filter Conversion

    Timely info as I am looking to change out my factory setup, as it seems to be leaking.
  20. chevymike

    Need a lesson on engine tempatures and cooling system.

    Sadly Stop Leak, to stop leaks also plugs up radiator and heater cores, which will reduce your cooling potential. That is a product of desperation of last resort, like you are in the middle of nowhere and need to get to somewhere to fix your problem. Never use it if you have ANY other option...
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