CUCV Gear Indicator Issue

[jplace1011]

I recently bought a 1985 CUCV, it’s a really cool vehicle.

The gear indicator doesn’t work, so I bought a new one from Hillbilly Wizard. My mechanic installed the new one, but he said it doesn’t work. I don’t know the details, he was all over the place explaining it to me. I think it has something to do with the cable that attaches to the gear indicator.

Long story short, he ended up putting the original one back in, but it doesn’t work.

I just want to have basic things, like knowing what gear the CUCV is in.

Has anyone had this problem and do you have any ideas on how or if it can be fixed.

I thank you for any input and your time. Bare with me as I’m not a mechanic by any means at all.

 

[jcollings]

Is this thing gear indicator your referring to

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[Recovry4x4]

Often times the plastic tab that it part of a gauge bucket breaks off. You might be able to put a small screw with a bushing around it back near its place. The cable travels over this and back to the column housing to show the movement of the needle.

 

[jcollings]

Glad you can explain it to him

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[dougco1]

I recently bought a 1985 CUCV, it’s a really cool vehicle.

The gear indicator doesn’t work, so I bought a new one from Hillbilly Wizard. My mechanic installed the new one, but he said it doesn’t work. I don’t know the details, he was all over the place explaining it to me. I think it has something to do with the cable that attaches to the gear indicator.

Long story short, he ended up putting the original one back in, but it doesn’t work.

I just want to have basic things, like knowing what gear the CUCV is in.

Has anyone had this problem and do you have any ideas on how or if it can be fixed.

I thank you for any input and your time. Bare with me as I’m not a mechanic by any means at all.

I think it's time to find a new mechanic with some patience and common ingenuity. They are not that hard to modify a fix as long as the original string/cable is not broken.

 

[cucvrus]

CUCVRUS Repair Projects

I am currently involved in the repair of an M1009. I do several repairs each year to customers CUCV's. I have decided to post the repairs. This M1009 belongs to a return customer and is in decent condition. It was brought to me with a leaking fuel tank. I was going to make it easy on myself and...

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Here check this out. I done this repair many times. Use a dab of grease and it will last forever. And I second the rehiring of a good mechanic.

 

[jplace1011]

Ohhh yeah, I’m not going back to that guy. What a waste of time and money. I’m glad the CUCV isn’t my only vehicle!


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[jplace1011]

CUCVRUS Repair Projects

I am currently involved in the repair of an M1009. I do several repairs each year to customers CUCV's. I have decided to post the repairs. This M1009 belongs to a return customer and is in decent condition. It was brought to me with a leaking fuel tank. I was going to make it easy on myself and...

www.steelsoldiers.com

Here check this out. I done this repair many times. Use a dab of grease and it will last forever. And I second the rehiring of a good mechanic.

Thank you for the info, I’m going to check this out now. I was also able to find a few YouTube videos.


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[jplace1011]

Is this thing gear indicator your referring to

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Yes, that looks like it all right.


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[jcollings]

Here's a few more pictures that might help on how it's there and taken apart

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[jplace1011]

Here's a few more pictures that might help on how it's there and taken apart

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Thank You for these pictures, these are very helpful. I’ll be showing them to the New mechanic. These forums sure are a life saver too!

 

[cucvmule]

How about you being the primary mechanic.

Everyone begins somewhere and that is part of the fun.

 

[jplace1011]

How about you being the primary mechanic.

Everyone begins somewhere and that is part of the fun.

Ha! Ha! I’m not mechanically inclined, but I’m enjoying learning about the CUCV! It’s been real fun!!

 

[nyoffroad]

Ha! Ha! I’m not mechanically inclined, but I’m enjoying learning about the CUCV! It’s been real fun!!

Ah, you could do it. All you need is a socket set a screw and screw driver and a drill. JUST MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERYS BEFORE WORKING ON THE DASH!

 

[cucvmule]

Ah, you could do it. All you need is a socket set a screw and screw driver and a drill. JUST MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERYS BEFORE WORKING ON THE DASH!

Wise words indeed.

 

[Salty dog]

I just replaced the one in my M1009, got my replacement from Hillbillywizard. It took maybe five minutes to replace, granted I already had the instrument cluster taken apart as I was replacing the dash lights with leds

 

[Tinstar]

Ha! Ha! I’m not mechanically inclined, but I’m enjoying learning about the CUCV! It’s been real fun!!

If you own a CUCV, you had better start learning to work on it yourself or have really deep pockets of cash to pay a mechanic.

As already mentioned, learning to work on these is fun and a necessity.
Plenty of guys here that know these CUCVs extremely well and will help you navigate the issues.

You WILL have issues at some point with your CUCV.
Bet on it.

Working on it yourself is not only very gratifying, but it lets you know your truck in detail, inside and out.

 

[jplace1011]

If you own a CUCV, you had better start learning to work on it yourself or have really deep pockets of cash to pay a mechanic.

As already mentioned, learning to work on these is fun and a necessity.
Plenty of guys here that know these CUCVs extremely well and will help you navigate the issues.

You WILL have issues at some point with your CUCV.
Bet on it.

Working on it yourself is not only very gratifying, but it lets you know your truck in detail, inside and out.

Yes this is all true! Hmm, I’ll have to see about finding someone who’s good at this to guide me. I like the idea of learning about it, during the process.


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[Keith_J]

I've used a pop rivet to replace the broken plastic part. No longer have that 1009 so no pictures.