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I used the "stock" inline pump that GM installed on the 6.5TD trucks in the 90s. It works fairly well, as long as your electrical connections are good. Scott

Guests are always welcome, no membership required. Bring your ID to get on base, and come on down! Glad you got the transport worked out, and I'll keep an eye out for you. Scott

Welcome to the site. If you're interested, the Lone Star chapter of the MVPA meets at Camp Mabry the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm, in the museum. There are a handful of us in the Leander/Liberty Hill/Bertram area. You'll see me driving around occasionally. Scott

LMC Truck offers pre-bent stainless steel brake lines. Cost is $200-250, I think. Scott

"Vacuum leaks are easier to find than you might think. OR maybe I should say that figuring out where on the motor you should search a little harder. Starting fluid in a spray can... Short shot... Pointed at the rubber hoses... If the motor speeds up, you are on to something. If not, move...

:LOL: Mostly, I was poking M813rc, 'cause old people say "magic marker!"

What's a magic marker?

Welcome, from the Austin area. Scott

It tells me that I don't have permission to view this page. I guess I'm not cool enough...... Scott

If you will be using stock size tires, the 3.42 gear and 700R4 combo will work ok. I put 33 inch tires on my wife's civvy Blazer (3.42 from the factory) with the 700R4, and it was a dog. I went to 3.73 gears, and that helped. The beloved 6.2 diesel just doesn't have enough torque to drag around...

I know! At the first static display this year, people asked "What year is your truck?" I replied, "1971." Then I shocked myself by realizing, it's 50 years old!

That is way cool! Not sure if I would take my M813 through 78" deep water, though.

Man, even the "before" looks neater than my truck.....

I also agree. I've ordered several parts from him over the years. The parts are described correctly, and shipping is quick and priced fairly. I'm sure I'll do business with him again before it's all over. Scott

My M1009 is basically stock, with a little band-aid work by the previous owner. Nothing egregious, just have to trace some wires when troubleshooting. Post some pics when you get it done! It might inspire me to clean up my wiring. But probably not.... Scott

True! Theoretically, they should all be the same from 1973 through 1987, but it doesn't hurt to err on the cautious side. Scott

Go down to your local big box auto supply zone and get 16" wiper blades for (correct!) 86 K 30. https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/p/duralast-ceramic-wiper-blade-dlc16/1065196_0_0

That probably goes to the oil pressure sending unit on the back of the block, behind the intake manifold. Low oil pressure creates a ground, turning on the OIL light. When the wire is unplugged, the OIL light doesn't work. Scott

Jason at JS Motors and Fab in Bertram (512-818-5261) is familiar with the CUCVs, and most other military vehicles. He's always been fair with me on the labor rates. Scott

The only difference between a C code engine and a J code engine is the intake manifold. The C code intake has a CDR valve (similar function to an EGR valve) that restricts airflow somewhat. Otherwise, the engines are all the same. Scott