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  1. eme411

    CUCV Wiper Problem

    changing the switch is time consuming and is one of those jobs that takes a calm hand and a careful hand , take your time and be gentle , it's plastic, I've done them with no problem,
  2. eme411

    Injector deal, can this be TGTBT?

    first off this how you spell Bosch, spend your money take your chances, I do know that Bosch has a factory in India with very good quality, just because they have it under a Bosch number does not mean it's the real deal, I for one trust nothing that comes out of China, rubber items being the...
  3. eme411

    Buying parts from Canada

    good one, what better than 2 canucks making fun of us, I remember one guy trying to get a F4 home from Vietnam about 20 years ago through Canada , everything was fine until he got to the US border , he was arrested at the US border and charged with trading with the enemy (Vietnam), DO NOT HAVE...
  4. eme411

    Buying parts from Canada

    just have a bill of sale and mark as antique truck parts, you should have zero problems
  5. eme411

    My "New" CUCV M1008

    with the front end also make sure the correct front shocks are on the truck , my 1031 was used as a private parts truck by someone before in was released and they installed their old 1/2 shocks on the truck,
  6. eme411

    Engine Trouble and Oil Analysis

    it sounds much more like you may have a minor injector problem , pull the injectors and have them tested , they may have a poor spray pattern , need cleaning and or they need to be adjusted (pressure) , Bosch injectors are easy to work on and they will make noise if they are not adjusted...
  7. eme411

    hard start under32°

    make sure your glow plug and batteries are good , it may also be time for a fresh starter, and INSTALL A BLOCK HEATER,
  8. eme411

    CUCV Wiper Problem

    the parts dealers no longer have NEW wiper motors, everything is re-man , so it depends who is doing them, do not expect good quality as I'm sure all are being done outside Canada or the US, that means fast but not good , as for the wiper linkage you need to take it apart and lube it, it's been...
  9. eme411

    Bosch injectors made in india?

    I know that for years Bosch has had a plant in India making all manner of items, I worked for Mercedes for years and I was not sure when some of these items first showed up, my concerns were unfounded, the parts were very high quality and we never had any issues, hope this helps,
  10. eme411

    Chevy G7105 1.5-Ton Panel (K51) or G7116

    as you can see it can be , just pay his price,
  11. eme411

    Chevy G7105 1.5-Ton Panel (K51) or G7116

    My K-51 has moved from Ontario to Norway Via Southern Cal. , is now for sale on Milweb , I hope that it gets finished as it should , all the coms parts I collected went with the truck, sure has traveled in the last 2 years,
  12. eme411

    Getting my M1009 ready for road trips!

    when your done welding that 1009 is crying for a good oil spray
  13. eme411

    cucv won't start

    GentleGiant , where are you located? check your plugs, if you keep the truck plugged in long enough it should start without the help of the plugs , If you use starting fluid be VERY careful , GM put those do not use starting fluid stickers on for a reason, make sure you have the TM's , also...
  14. eme411

    M1009- from forgotten to restored, my story

    great job, one more thing , drill the floor and plug weld to the floor's cross members, that will make it super strong with no vibration,
  15. eme411

    Speedo reads high- any thoughts?

    Hi Guy's , all I can say on the speedo gears is read your parts books , lube your speedo cable ,on the speedo head it may need to be re-magnetised , remember these are 30 years old, or just buy a NEW speedo head from LMC,
  16. eme411

    Amateur hour rebuild / restore on a budget

    looks like everything is going in the proper direction, your measurement issue may have been the body spreading after you cut the rocker out and not having a brace from the door hinge mounts to the striker to keep it from opening up, keep working , your getting there, get the TM's and read them...
  17. eme411

    block heater

    go Temro these are the best you will find
  18. eme411

    Canadian "Pre-CUCV" Chevy

    two of the 5/4's we have at the museum have the security cage , they are made of aluminum , they were very common on the 5/4's , the security cages were also fitted to some of the M-101 trailers , I have one of these , helps the tarps last for a very long time, the cage was one of those items...
  19. eme411

    Canadian "Pre-CUCV" Chevy

    Nice original truck for Ontario , looks like the CFR# on the front bumper , have you done a search on the truck's unit service life? if you need paint codes let me know , did you take photos before you installed the new fenders?
  20. eme411

    M1009- from forgotten to restored, my story

    It' amazing how much rust that stupid rubber floor mat with the insulation causes, the floors rust from the inside out , I didn't listen to my own advice when I got my 1008 and I left the mat in, best thing to do is go with the made floor pieces as they have all the proper bends and fit great ...
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