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There is another option. 6.2 Engine blocks do not have a robust reputation. The best blocks are 1982 red blocks. But the heads are one year specific because of injector threads. I like Detroits but the 6.2 has to be the most crack prone of them all. I would not even consider that a repair but...

Retired MV's are still very useful as to continue with being used for their intended use or as a fun to own and drive to here or there. Of course these are my thoughts, and everyone here has their own reasons also, as do you. But you are on the right track as the 1009 is a very capable, rugged...

Well if you own or have worked on 80's Chevrolets, GMC's then you have some knowledge of the civi parts of the trucks.

If you would like to purchase a MV do some searching into what kind of costs are associated with owning a 1009. The 1009 is part civi truck and part military truck. To own one either be prepared to work on and maintain yourself or you may need to find a mechanic that understands the military...

Welcome, The Forum here I would say is not really a BOF per say but a Military Vehicle, Conveyance site. If you are into prepping I suppose you can find some information here but I like to say as a hobby I like the history of Military vehicles and what their purposes were, are. As for the 1009...

Welcome from Missouri!

Progress is not always made in large strides. But small steady ones for me. Pile up the parts and just keep on making headway.

You may be making sawdust but there is no dust collecting on you. Your truck looks great. Just keep getting the bugs worked out.

Good looking truck, and some pics of your adventure.:driver: Keep them coming.:carnac: At least you used your brain and didn't panic and got yourself out of a tight spot. :wreckerman893: Do you have a CB in your truck? At the very least if you are OUT THERE you should have some kind of...

Not knowing any history about the 1028, how long have you had it. Have you been driving the truck. Is it a new vibration or has it just started to vibrate? Are you in 4 wheel drive or two high? sneekyeye is on the right track. Check the pinion nuts, the drive shafts are famous for being altered...

I woke up the CUCV yesterday and went through my checklist for driving the 1008 around for doing errands, or just General Cruising. I know that most here keep their equipment in the best condition possible. But maybe just check one thing not ordinarily checked or passed by. Today may be the...

I can not see it very well but if the wire is dead headed I would remove. Someone was grounding a wire for troubleshooting or an accessory grounding point? If you have not heard yet grounding wires are very important on all vehicles but even more on the CUCV's. If you have not checked and...

There are no free lunches with owning large trucks, tractors. The fact that the truck was not altered abused or as I like to say "molested" is the biggest plus for me. Now you can alter, change, improve the basic truck as bought, and with the best knowledge any Forum can provide. But also...

Thanks for posting the specifications.

Neat idea, what is your power supply? I use my battery charger and hook the plug up for a second. And if you own a 6.2 that will come in handy.

The price for the repair seems good. I have to agree about the teardown. At the very least you will have verified what is bad, and replace as needed. Money has been spent to get to this point, why spend bad money again if engine is sour. At the very least You will know that what you have is an...

Hmmm....

I hope someone can post one for all to see, here. I would guess most have never even heard of one. I run into one now and again in the older truck salvage yards even though some are still around on the road.

I just love the sound of an air starter motivating an oil burner, detonator. Once you have heard one for the first time you never forget the music.

With the New Format I didn't realize that the arrow at the Heading Bar could be pressed to have more options to look at. Live and Learn, I am slowly learning more of how to use, manipulate the keys on the computer. One day I will get the Wife to Show Me how to post pictures. Now as far as...