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Thanks ARMADA for your post to this thread. I was back on here because I noticed that my temperature gauge's indication was a little hotter each time I drove the truck. I am currently around 192 degrees: up from 160 degrees. Hopefully, the air pocket theory is correct. The installation would...

Thanks. I'll probbaly stick with that thermostat: the winters are mild here. Thanks again.

I didn't think of that. What are the problems of running the eingine with an improper thermostat? I've had the truck for 2 1/2 years and it runs great.

I just installed a mechanical temperature gauge--boy was that fun.:roll: Anyhow, it's showing a temperature of approximately 160 degrees. I know from reading the forum that the optimal temperature is between 190 and 200 degrees. So, why is mine reading so low? I know the engine has a...

Am I looking too hard for trouble? Sorry to keep resurrecting this post. OK, I got the thing reassembled; although I had to clean and grease the outer bearings with them still in the brake drum because I couldn't remove the snap ring. I test drove the truck several times and the hub is warm...

I gots to have dat! I was outside a few nights ago --by myself--with an aquarium hose hooked to the bleeder nipple, leading into a diesel can, trying to prime the pump after changing the filter.

OK-Now What? I have the hub off, and I see a snap ring that appears to be holding the race for the outer wheel bearing. Will this come off/go on easily, and will a set of snap ring pliers do the trick? Will the race just come out if I can get the snap ring off? Thanx.

Can you post pix?

Excellent mod Pawnshop. 69dieselfreak, I'd like to see those pix, although I do like the simplicity of ken's bulb idea.

You guys are a bad influence on me.....but I like it!

I think my m1008's left rear axle seal is leaking--there is oil coming from the drum. I guess that means I'll be explaining to the wife why I'm spending even more money on my "hobby". So, does anyone have any advice, short cuts, favorite cuss words, etc. for removing the axle and replacing...

Do you mean the light on the dash next to the "low oil" light? The upper left idiot light is reserved for the 4WD function and has an orange lens. The plastic 4WD shifter cover on the floor does not light, although it looks like it should. I've had to remove the 4WD sensor from the top of the...

My light works again! I changed the bulb socket, where before I had changed he bulb. I never thought about a bulb socket going bad. At least this situation motivated me to install a mechanical oil gauge!

Problem Resolved I just wanted to add this in case anyone experiences a similar problem: start with the simplest fix and work your way up. No brainer, right? After replacing the speedo cable and speedo gear, which has 44 teeth on a stock m1008, I found a web sight that repairs speedometers...

I have an '85 m1008, and its oil pressure light appears to have quit working. It's supposed to light when the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on--but nothing. I've checked the fuses, replaced the light bulb and holder, and bought a new oil pressure switch--but nothing...

Can an m1008 be expected to repeatedly and reliably tow trailers that are close to its maximum tow load? Is the 6.2 strong enough to tow those loads at a minimum of 55 mph, (yes, I know that's pretty much the max speed anyhow)? Is the true strength of these vehicles in the rear end?

The new cable isn't pinched, and I used the grease that came with it when I installed it. I also have another speedometer from another m1008. When I installed that one, it also bounced. Could there be a problem in the transmission, and what part do I ask for, and how hard is it to replace? I...

I didn't find anything in the CUCV forum relating to this. My speedometer needle bounces, (worse during hot weather). Is there any fix short of ordering a new speedometer? I've already installed a new cable. Thanks.

Were the interiors of the CUCV's CARCed? Were the CUCV's CARCed at the factory? Thanks.

Thanks to all. This site is great!