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    Hello from Oklahoma

    Welcome from western OK!!
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    Speedometer Cables Breaking

    If you are putting a new cable in the old housing there is probably a blob of old grease that still allows the new cable to slide into place. But when it is rotating the hardened blob of grease binds up the new cable and it will snap. I have seen it break the square ends as well. Clean the...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Try adding some Power Service in the gray bottle. Don't be afraid to pour it in on the heavy side of recommended rate. Easy to see if it helps!
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    M1028 Cracked Transmission Case

    You can also crack the transmission case by being in low range transfer case and hard pull in reverse.
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    M1008 lower radiator hose

    Did they order NBH 7996?
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    M1008 Starter problems

    I would call them and check on the core returns. Might be better than emailing them. good luck!
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    M1008 Starter problems

    The M1008 and M1009 both came with 2 isolated ground alternators. This cut down on parts inventory if all alike. I have kept all of mine just like that. Some have put the regular Cadillac alternator on the side that does not have to be isolated ground. Sounds like yours is this way. Choice is...
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    1986 M1009 Rear Light Nightmare

    It could be the bulb sockets have the broken ground tab. This is common.
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    What grease are you using?

    I agree moly is for extreme pressure. Do not use it in any bearing! It will take out a bearing!!
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    Can't get hood or tail gate to open help

    Pull the release inside the cab for the hood, then go up front and hit it with the side of your hand making a fist right in front of latch. It should release and then you can open it. Now clean all dirt and rust everywhere in this latch and oil it good. Do the same thing to the hood hinges. it...
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    M1008 heater

    You are asking for 1984 year model without AC for that heater core?
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    Cab leaking

    Did it leak when you first got it?
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    Why Did M1008s Come with NP208 vs NP205s

    I think they wanted the lower 4-low ratio because of the lack of power from the 6.2!! Better for cross country adverse conditions.
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    North Texas Recovery. Wish me luck.

    Where in Texas is truck located?
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    CUCV Turn Signal Issue

    I used Wagner #552 Heavy Duty made in USA flashers! They may be hard to find now!
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    Cucv Trac Lok ???

    Looks like standard differential to me with 4.56 gears.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    What about the hose you didn't replace?
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    M1009 Lights Work, Won't Start--Nothing when you turn key

    I had this problem several years ago. Truck was running, blower motor on high. Truck died and would not start. Blower motor would not work. Fusible link coming from 12 volt diamond in center of firewall was blown, but looked fine. Had to pull on it pretty hard for it to come apart. This 12 volt...
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