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85 Cucv steering wobble
Thanks to all who replied. You've been a great help now I can fix it. I checked the brakes on the front and they look great. so kingpins here i come lol.
Where can I purchase the left and right tierod ends and drag link. I have alot of play in them. I think thats where the shimmy and shakings coming from. What civy truck is the same as the M1008? any help will be appreciated thanks
85 cucv
Yesterday, I found a water leak coming out around the powersteering bracket stud. Removed the powersteering pump to find the bracket broken in several places. fixed all that and took it for a spin. While driving it I found that the frontend will shimmy real bad while braking. I had a...
The relay is a prime line 7-01860-1 can be found at O'Riellys auto parts for $9.00. No pics sorry but to answer the question about soldering. There is plenty to solder to. Pry the bent over tabs up that hold the cover on. remove the coil. I drilled a hole in the end tabs that make up the switch...
Doghead mod
The doghead mod works great. My 85 M1008 starter never stuck but the relay clicked real fast. This took place after several good starts. I took the starter relay apart ripped the guts out of it and soldered the right gage wires to the post. I didnt want to cut the connector off...
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