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  1. richingalveston

    Engine Choice?

    Leroy diesel has the gears to replace the timing chain http://leroydiesel.com/products/leroys-db2-timing-gear-set/ chains normally stretch and will run ok. yes more noise will happen with a stretched chain because the timing is off just a little once stretched. fluid dampner to replace your...
  2. richingalveston

    Led dash bulb upgrade

    I did mine with red led's got them at https://www.superbrightleds.com/ one thing you might want to do is paint the inside of the bezel. you will find the old bulbs have burnt spots in the bezel. I painted mine a reflective silver but I think white would have done just as well. don't change...
  3. richingalveston

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    get the turn signals from the later grill set up where the turn signal is behind the grill beside the headlight. LMC has them I believe it is the grill with two headlights on each side.
  4. richingalveston

    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    still got my 6.2 available. lots of new parts. very cheap
  5. richingalveston

    Lift kit for M1009

    as stated as long as angles match and the joints don't bind you should not have driveshaft vibrations. If the angle is two steep at the t-case the slip yoke can bind slightly and cause some vibrations when the suspension is being worked. noticed more at slow speeds. This gets worse as the...
  6. richingalveston

    Lift kit for M1009

    a lot of times the steering problem is in the steering shaft flex joint or rag joint as it is often referred to. it can be replaced with new and last for a while or most who do off road mods get a shaft with u-joints and not the rag joint...
  7. richingalveston

    Lift kit for M1009

    just for the info: lowering the t-case by lowering the cross member makes your front driveshaft angle worse. If possible (not sure on 208t-case) the 205 t-case can be clocked down. This means the front angle stays the same because the t-case is just rotated a little bit where it mounts to the...
  8. richingalveston

    optimizer long block - hummer 24V or cucv 24v

    after watching the video, I am pretty sure the starter gear is throwing to far and may be the cause of the grinding. anyone know if you can shim the nose cone on the 24 volt direct drive starter? Thanks rich
  9. richingalveston

    optimizer long block - hummer 24V or cucv 24v

    I am going to compare it to my 6.2 first, I might take you up on measuring the 6.5 but I will see what the 6.2 looks like. I have started to pull the engine, I am going to get it back on the stand where I can see things better and not have the tranny in the way. yes, I have been real busy in...
  10. richingalveston

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    for those who want to preserve things I have found that the new wd40 sticky formula works very well. I have my 6.2 that I pulled sprayed down with this stuff and so far (almost a year) it looks the same, no additional rust and I live close to Galveston where everything rust overnight.
  11. richingalveston

    optimizer long block - hummer 24V or cucv 24v

    after a long break from the truck due to work, I finally had a couple days to work on it and I am now completely frustrated. I changed the flex plate to use the one that came off of my 6.2. I know it was good with no issues. I am also using the starter that came from the 6.2. Both were...
  12. richingalveston

    6.5 turbo intake on NA 6.2

    I think you see a boost pressure drop because the displacements of the engines are different. pressure is relative to the displacement when the turbo is the same. The engine is just a pump to the exhaust side of the turbo and thus the 6.2 and 6.5 are going to pump different rates. putting the...
  13. richingalveston

    Bostic Motors?

    I also think the threads are different
  14. richingalveston

    Bostic Motors?

    I think the pop off pressure is not the same on the two injectors, could be wrong but I don't think they work the same or they would be sold as same part
  15. richingalveston

    Bostic Motors?

    I have a Leroy, there is no warranty on any motors sold at Leroy and probably with the rest of these guys unless you buy a complete drop in and have a certified mechanic install it. I spent big dollars and probably could have got just as good a motor for less. customer service was ok but just...
  16. richingalveston

    ORD Shackle Flip and Stock Spring vs 4" Tuff Country EZ Ride HDs

    ord does sell new shock tabs that you can purchase and weld on to the tube. I used the ord tabs instead of relocating the factory set up. I have the same zero rates and would have had the same problem.
  17. richingalveston

    ORD Shackle Flip and Stock Spring vs 4" Tuff Country EZ Ride HDs

    shackle flip. rear, 4 inch tough country HD ez ride is what I have and would only change for a coil over front and rear.
  18. richingalveston

    Bent tailgate - Repair or replace?

    I have a civy tailgate shell if you are interested pm me.
  19. richingalveston

    CUCV Starting System Marathon Fix

    I know you need your starter back, have him call me. I am in college station today and tomorrow so I can bring it to him so he has it just in case. I will bring it to you if I cannot meet him. I hate to read this when I am sitting here with the starter I borrowed for testing Rich
  20. richingalveston

    M1009 lift kit recommendations

    make sure those are the tough country HD's you need them for the weight of the engine. As of yet I have not seen anyone on this site give the tough country HD's a bad review
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