I thought this was about CUCV's not space ships!
What are you talking about?

This
IS about CUCVs!
Well, anyway, back to the serious stuff....
My #1 son aspires to be a mechanic, and when I showed him this thread, he reminded me that it's very important to make sure the phaselator is coiled properly around the dispersamull. They have a tendency to unwind over time.
Just pop the cover (2 Allen screws) and take a look. You can rewind it manually, if it hasn't gotten to brittle. If it has, and cracks, you'll have to replace it. I think just about any parts store should carry it.
