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Once you get the bugs, gremlins and past hacks worked out, the CUCV 6.2L is very reliable.

Would you show or post the part number and seller in case anyone is interested in buying one? Thanks

Someone had been watching too many reruns of Fall Guy. Looks good!!

Yes Be honest and upfront with any deficiencies on the vehicle. I’m sure you will,……..but others do not. When you’re actually ready to sell, list in the classifieds.

Moved to the Parts Wanted Forum

I use the Wix filters. Off the shelf ones are identical to the government surplus. The surplus filters I’ve bought are also Wix. I know multiple manufacturers, including Fram, made these for the Army. Just luck of the draw. I have my MEP-002A in position and ready for the upcoming winter...

Toolslinger, thank you for a nicely written post. Easily readable using paragraphs. So many times, the long posts others post are in brick format and very difficult to read. Nicely done

Heat, hammer and Liquid Wrench penetrating oil. Lots of patience helps also.

It is Amazon has it Most parts stores carry it.

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Use the money savings to buy a good set of hearing protection. You’ll need it!! These sets are REALLY loud.

Took off adjustable jack off a M101A2 I have and installed it on my MEP-002A generator trailer that had a standard leg jack. I didn’t want to weld on the M116A2 generator trailer and simply swapped jacks. Now I will weld on a crank jack mount on the cargo trailer and not worry about frying...

Still listed in their catalog

Your 2 row (core) sounds like the issue to me. The original is 4 row. The 2 row simply doesn’t have the capacity to get rid of the extra heat. The original design brass/copper radiator is still available. Expensive, but available. My radiator shop had it within a few days. Was an exact...

I have heard about quite a number of the Yukons parts failing. I just bought an Eaton locker for my 98 Suburban. Stayed away from Yukon parts due to so many failing