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C/K Good response, you were quicker than i! The 6.2 isn't my favorite engine (SBC in my CUCV), but they did hold up surpisingly well in light of the adverese conditions they were used in. I'll further elaborate on the 53's, 60's and 90's. They weren't turbo in the old days, just had a big...

AJM, Not quite sure why the tire shop is dumb? Seems to me they're follwing the tire manufacturers specifications which are a 7.5" to 9" rim width for a 285/75. Since my retirement from active duty i've reverted back to my profession of choice, "wrench". At our "two man" shop i would...

Been over ten years since i was a 63B, and fluid we were using back then was purple... Not sure when or where the yellow fluid came from... All of our vehicles had the DOT 5 (well, don't recall the jeeps or 880's having it!) This is always a hot topic, along the same lines as synthetic vs. dino...

Guys, Factory backspcing on "our" rims is 4.5". Wheels with 4" backspacing are readily available. Need to get under the truck and determine if a 1/2" less backspacing is going to make any sort of difference. Not real keen on decreasing the turning radius (via longer stop bolt) as this will be...

AJM, Yes, i did a search.... Comes up with 129 hits, most of which aren't relevant! Was looking for a specific BTDT, which you did supply! Running 35 lbs in the tires. Will air them up once i start putting some weight in it. Been through this numerous times with trucks. Run them at tire and...

Been there, done that, recently! Fairly straightforward, just takes some patience! Issues: You'll need to source or fabricate the power steering/hydroboost pump brackets. With my latest conversion the P/O had supplied a vacuum booster for the brakes, so i installed a SBC PS pump with new lines...

So, finally, at last, driving the 1008. Prety harsh on GAS (converted) but bought this for a plow truck and heavy hauler... Anyways, had bought Pro Comp 295/75/16's which i put on the stock rims. On full lock right turns the left tire hits the pitman arm. Thinking a little less back space (4"...

Medlog, Thanks for the info! Just put the trk on the road today. Had a slight glitch, but got through it! VIN shows the vehicle as being a 85, yet trk was titled as a 84. (IIRc it was a a late 84 build according to the data plate)I already knew this, but my insurance co picked up on that, and i...

So, almost ready to put my new and improved 1008 on the road. Truck hasn't been driven in probably ten years and was sitting for most of that time. Last snow storm i was repositioning vehicles and leaving them running. CUCV was on choke (6.2 to 350 conv) and went to kick it down. CAB IS FULL OF...

Medlog, guess i might as well jump on the bus here! (not that it matters, but maybe good to know?) VIN: 1GCGD34J6FF323434 usa# NG1B8T My curiousity is piqued, recently retired...26 yrs of service total, 20 federal time (AGR) with a Loggie and Ordinace background. Imagine you're utilizing...

RE: Re: Installing a tach on the M1009 Ha, redline is 3600? Retired military, had a low mileage CUCV as a "non-tactical vehicle" in the early 90's. Had made a trip north to Ft Drum to do a ammo pick-up and had one of our "m-day" NY State Troopers along for the ride. Once he started driving we...

Fred, Been there, still working on mine! Waiting on a power steering bracket and i should be set! The alt wire (#1) should still be there... Just plug in the connecto, hook up the large wire on the back. In my case i obtained the wiring schematics and pulled ALOT of unneeded wires out. All of...

Brian, Looking for a rear pintle hook and both front tiedown/sackle assys. (to include bar that bolts to bumper brackets. Let me know.... Shipping to 12443 Eric

Had googled this before and found it, but for the life of me i can't find it (again). Had bought a silverado 1T and have "recycled" allot of parts. Am upgrading/installing the silverado interior trim and want to pick up the paint tomorrow! figure i should get all of this stuff done prior to...

CC, Understand they're different... Easier to leave the "common", or correct wires and connect/solder wires to where they need to go. Haven't looked real close at connector wires, but normally you can remove the spade from the connector (with some care and patience). If that's the case i can...

So, my 1008 work truck project has received a parts boost. Bought a 82 Silverado C30 camper special for parts. In the midst of installing the gauge package but need to compare a civvy wiring diagram to the CUCV diagram (already have!) Would have liked to install the tachometer package, but a...

Am assuming the convertor was switched as a diesel convertor was sitting on the cab floor. Am having a "issue" with the trans, so may put the TCI towing convertor in if i have to yank the trans. Had put one in my 1t dually (4.10's) and it seemed to work pretty well. And, still have a selection...

Kenny, Looks like the rear shackles and brackets are in the way... Was just looking for some BTDT's! thank, Eric

So, below are issues i'm starting to work through..... Steering: Hydroboost was laying in bed of vehicle for apx 5 years. Power steering pump that came with vehicle has old style flare seat, vs. oring stle fitting. Already bought the correct hose for a non-hydro system. guessing i need a mid...

So, after retireing from the military, getting married, selling my house, and now starting on the next house i decided it was time for another 4x4/plow truck. Currently have a 82 2x 1 ton dually (which i converted from a blown 6.2 to a SBC years ago) Have had this vehicle almost 15 years and...