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  1. Somemedic

    I wanted to pick your brains and see if you could help me with what could be a major

    Stop by a local truck stop and have a mechanic take a look. They usually have an assortment of springs that may work. Older mechanics dig our trucks and the spring cant be too much. Good luck
  2. Somemedic

    Deuce tires on the CUCV???

    How bout a deuce on CUCV rims and tires.... and some neon tubes underneath?
  3. Somemedic

    How to Fasten/Secure a 1008 Cargo Cover

    In my searching Ive seen a few pics of the twist locks that holds the vinyl cargo cover down but they surely arent drilled into the side of the bed. Let me run a scenario by you guys: I have a 1008 with a behind-the-cab tool box. I dont believe I can use the troop seats AND the tool box so Id...
  4. Somemedic

    Smoking GP module and resistors

    Check the connections on the firewall. Id bet one of the nuts is loose.
  5. Somemedic

    CUCV Starting Issue

    Id look at each GP and make sure theyre working. After that make sure all connections are clean between the GP and the connector, not rusty and corroded. If need be replace the wires from your relay with a heavier gauge to lower the resistance.
  6. Somemedic

    still problem going over 55 mph

    Return line is clogged with debris on top of the IP. Pull it off and check to see if you can look through the glass ball. If its dirty clean it with carb spray with the red straw... and get ready for an IP rebuild.
  7. Somemedic

    Big Push of CUCV's now very few ...

    Clean ones Ive seen here in NW Indiana/ Chicagoland??? They were in an Auto trader on a car lot. 6 or 7 in the past few weeks. Theyve been advertised on Craigslst, some 1008's with camper caps in different paint scemes and some blazers.
  8. Somemedic

    Gerbil Fell Off the Wheel(seat/muffler mods)

    Wallyworld sells marpat desert, USMC and the lighter army camo material. So does JoAnn fabrics.
  9. Somemedic

    No electric; Ignition Switch?

    Ida and Bjorn... thank you. How timely I caught Bjorns article in MilVehs Magazine! A good read for those of you who havent caught it yet. After a closer inspection it appears the relay wires were spliced intoto add something which was cut away at some point. Anyway one of the spliced wires...
  10. Somemedic

    Does anyone double-clutch?

    The first 4 vehicles I owned were all manual shifts and I learned to speed shift early. I noticed after awhile my jeep would grind between 3-4. Turns out the AX5 synchros arent very stout nor do they take very well to clutchless shifting. Ended up replacing all synchros in the gear box. That...
  11. Somemedic

    No electric; Ignition Switch?

    I didn't realize the ign switch went to a relay. I noticed there appears to be a wire that has pulled out of a crimped connector near the starter. Doesn't appear to have burned but I will check it after work tomorrow on saturday. Thanks for the diagram fellas.
  12. Somemedic

    No electric; Ignition Switch?

    Went to start the truck yesterday and in the middle of cranking it cut out like I flipped the ignition switch off. Now, the truck has no electrical power at all, like a fuse is blown. Batteries are tight, no obvious pops, burning smell, magic smoke, or wires hanging loose. At the same time I...
  13. Somemedic

    belt drive came out of front of engine

    That looks catastrophic. I could be wrong but isn that the end of the crankshaft where it ties into the harmonic balancer?
  14. Somemedic

    So I cleaned the IP valve on the fuel return line...

    Busting the ball makes the truck harder to start if theres an air leak (IIRC) between the IP and the fuel filter. If youre cleaning it out every few weeks start looking for a reputable rebuild shop. Do a search on the topic, its covered extensively.
  15. Somemedic

    Best Gear shift knob

    THATS a story I believe is worth telling...:-P
  16. Somemedic

    m1008 wierd fuel issue, help please.

    Waste oil w/o proper filtration will kill an ip faster than you can say "shallow grave"... I would take a strong look at that lift pump and the hoses/connections between the fuel tank and the ip. Good hoses with no cracks and good connections wont allow air into the system. Unless the...
  17. Somemedic

    Does any one have knowledge or photographs of civilian based 80’s three wheelers?

    I have a KLT250, working with racks. Dont believe its mil but its pretty cool. Not sure why they werent more popular than hondas... The hub on the left side "locks out" by turning a dial, just like a jeep, so you could turn off the posi rear giving it one wheel peel. Great for not wearing out...
  18. Somemedic

    Starter Support Bracket

    Have to get from Chevy. Parts guy can get them from another dealer, theyre still quite available and can be had off ebay. Order 6 and leave them in the glove box. 2 is never enough.
  19. Somemedic

    surplus Deuces going bye bye

    My earlier comments were rather frosty and hasty and I apologize. There have been several quakes in the area since the initial, Dom Republic and a few other countries have felt trimmers for several days now. Im not sure that area is done yet. The workers in that area may be in the catbirds...
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