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The unit does not make any noise in the turns. Fluid levels are good. Here is what transpired today. I took the truck out for a test drive. At start-up, I heard the fan belt squeal like a stuck pig when I rev'd up the motor. I let the motor rev down and then ran it up again. No squeal. I then...

Just getting to work on my first CUCV and as providence would have it I have my first issue to work through. Driving home last night, I noticed that I had intermittent power steering and my brake pedal felt very mushy. When I say intermitent, it felt like I was man-handling the truck through...

Thank you Blendmaster. I always have my eye on the door of this state, but for the time being, I need to get this straight before I drop some money on a truck like this. Since you are from CA, that helps with a newbie like me. Thanks to everyone for their input.

Last questions: How much does an M1009 weigh? And from what I am taking on the forum, I should not worry about the last minute Particulate Filter Issue? Thanks for the inputs guys.

Here is the link. It actually states: 2023 California has passed emissions laws that will, by 2023, prohibit the use of any vehicles that are more than 13-years-old--unless they have equipment to cut nitrogen oxide emissions. Read more: California Diesel Emissions Law | eHow.com...

According to their own regs, the CA DMV, from what I have read, states that only School Buses and commercial vehicles get the joy of putting the Diesel Particulate Filter on their vehicles. I assume CUCVs are exempt (unless I missed something)? In addition, I saw a lesser know little provision...

I wanted to share a story that occurred today. I went down to LA to purchase an M1008 that was lifted and slightly modified for off-roading. Not a big deal, although the real reason I was interested in this vehicle was that the owner stated that the transmission, transfer case, shafts, and...

Good stuff. I fly jets for a living, so working with the step-by-step procedures is all I know. Great to have this resource.

Thank you guys. The manual answered just about everything.

Question for you guys. Does the M1008 run continuously in 4-Wheel drive, or do you have to lock the rear wheels to engage the system. I know that newer trucks have the shifter within the cab to convert from 2 to 4 wheel drive. How is this done on the CUCV? Thanks, Steve

I am looking to purchase an M1008 with stock transmission. The owner is claiming that the Odometer is 47K. How can I verify that it is truly not 147K. Thanks, Steve

BTW, fuel went to $5.00 a gallon in some parts of SoCal today. Looks like I might be taking this truck to another state in about a year, maybe sooner. Different times in California.

I agree that the regulation is somewhat vague. I do believe that when the full weight of this disaster hits home and prices skyrocket from truck drivers passing the cost along to the customer, people will be a might upset. The state will see "its revenues" are not what was expected in a couple...

Thanks for the great information guys? Marcus, to answer your question, I came out of Active Duty from Edwards, and now I am with the 452 ALCF (TALCE) at March ARB.

Thank you for the help.