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    CUCV M1009 External spare tire mount

    I am in the process of fabricating and Mod to attach a swing out tire carrier on my 85 M1009 I will post some pricing and info about parts and ill take lots of pictures
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    HMMWV swing out tire carrier on M1009

    Im looking at doing something similar to my CUCV. Does this set up wobble bad from back to front?
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    Can 12v car jump off low 24v truck?

    I have jumped my m1009 with my jeep commander .. Just hook up the cable to one battery only and it might take a few mins but it will work .. You could also use a battery charger/ jump-starter and a car to jump both battery or using two 12v cars each one connected to one battery will do the truck...
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    List of Stanadyne DB2 pumps

    I went with the 4544 since a lot of the CUCV ones were special order .. Mine works great and even get better mpgs.
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    cHucv Soup: The animal to be

    I agree! There must be more .. I really dig the rear bumper and the dash! Wow you are like a CUCV mad scientist!! Sweet build ODw/!
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    IP Model Number Help

    Here she is ready to go in!
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    IP Model Number Help

    This is what I have looked into all of these are for the 84-87 CUCV -4267 '84 HD CUCV -4309 HD CUCV -4386 HD '84 CUCV (1.2cSt) -4520 '86-'87 HD CUCV -4521 '86 CUCV (1.2cSt) this on is in the TM From what I have read the 1.2cSt is for arctic conditions and will run thicker fuel i.e...
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    How about a California Steel Soldiers Rally at a great spot?

    Sounds like a great idea and a great way to meet guys from so cal SS! I'm all for it!
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    New M1008 acouple of questions.

    Cpf240 you nailed it and yes it is very important and If you don't have one I would suggest getting a rancor spin on fuel filter .. When mine goes in getting one .. 400 series (from what I hear) is the one you want
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    New M1008 acouple of questions.

    What is suppose to be in those holes and I would agree .. The put a lock though there to keep people out.. Good call!
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    New M1008 acouple of questions.

    Post some pics it would help with figuring stuff out for you :-)
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    M1008 starting problem when warm?!!

    Awesome thanks! I will chase the wire and see if I can't clean it up some. My next issue is the part number for the IP I have no clue which one to use in my truck since it looks like the IP is the culprit of my no start when warm issue. This is what I have looked into all of these are for the...
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    M1008 starting problem when warm?!!

    I've been dealing with the same issue .. I'm really trying fix this with as little money as possible IP's ain't cheap these days. I know that the fuel shut off might cause this issue if I have researched right. I have shot the pink wire on top of the IP and when the key is in the run position...
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    IP Model Number Help

    Awesome thanks for the help!
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    IP Model Number Help

    ESO (electric shut off)? I have removed the red wire the is on top of the IP while the motor was running and it shut off. I put it back on turned the key and it fired up. I waited for a little till it would just crank over then turn the key to the on position and removed the red wire and I...
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    IP Model Number Help

    My M1009 would start great cold but when I shut it off for an hour it would just crank till the batteries dang near died. When it cooled off it fired right back up with no issue. I have been troubleshooting for the past two weeks checking the batteries, all wiring, glow plugs and lower fuel...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    While driving home from work my speedo needle started to jump and the became possessed and started doing circles and making a terrible noise. Pulled ove and determined the truck was still running right. When I got home I looked at the speedo cable and I had been sitting on the exhaust pipe and...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    Washed my "new" M1009 to get 8 months of dust and dirt off of it so I can start working on getting it all fixed up! This truck is totally B A!
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