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  1. Skinny

    steering wander issues

    What backspacing? The steering wheel being offcenter will not really affect anything, that is just a draglink adjustment. The steering box being offcenter which on a Chevy K10 I think is impossible because every part has a master spline so you should be good to go there. I would spend the...
  2. Skinny

    steering wander issues

    Add wheels to the list...what type of rims are you running? Are those 37's HMMWV takeoffs? You have a perfect storm happening here. Large lift, poor steering geometry, larger wheels etc. Be prepared to spend money :)
  3. Skinny

    Rant plus starting issue

    An NP208 equipped truck should be able to tow with the rear wheels on the ground with the tcase in neutral and the trans in park. The reasoning is that the NP208 has an oil pump which runs off the rear driveshaft. With the case in neutral, the innards still get lubricated. The trans must be in...
  4. Skinny

    Parts & numbers help please

    I think the IP wire should be pink not green. I prefer RockAuto because I can order my own parts to ensure I get the right stuff, the prices are usually cheaper with shipping, and it comes 2-3 days later which keeps me from having to waste time at the parts store. If I have to I go to the local...
  5. Skinny

    My 1984 Chevrolet Suburban K20 4x4 3/4 ton CUCV clone #2 - AKA: M1007 or M1029

    You lucky bastard! It is a sweet ride so rock it! Can you post up when the movie comes out so we can look for it? I want to see some Cuck Vee zombie apocalypse action :)
  6. Skinny

    My new M1008 and a Gazillion questions

    This is cute...rust prevention... Can't be done, rust never sleeps. Like it was stated above, the best way to avoid rust is to not drive it in the winter. This is the only option along with storing indoors such as a climate controlled garage. The only solution to keeping rust at bay while...
  7. Skinny

    CUCV drive to Fort McClary and Memorial Bridge

    Maybe that is why I have these strange twitches...
  8. Skinny

    The M1031 with 5" lift, 12-bolt H1's and no spacers build!

    Nonsense! That is something simple that can be overlooked. I almost did the same exact thing last weekend. I was looking at how close they are and saw one almost touching. I applied a slight upwards tug to make sure they are isolated. Not much room in that casing. Look at how close the ground...
  9. Skinny

    My new M1008 and a Gazillion questions

    I wouldn't chase after fuel economy with a cucv, they have very inefficient transmissions and gearing (other than the M1009). Your best bet is to just your tire package up the way you want it, size them according to what type of driving you want to do, and run it. The 6.2 is very economic but...
  10. Skinny

    m1028 shifting fast with 37oz

    Could be stuck governor too
  11. Skinny

    Alternator #1 no light

    I would rebuild both Gens anyway...good precaution. I would buy a third kit just as a spare.
  12. Skinny

    My new M1008 and a Gazillion questions

    I wouldn't say the Goodyear MT is a huge improvement, they have drawbacks to. From experience they do not have great wet traction and suck to balance. On the plus they are a great multipurpose tire that wears like iron. The only reason I bought mine is my rig sees very little usage so I didn't...
  13. Skinny

    Nashville TN CUCV mechanic

    Follow the smaller diameter wire coming off of the front battery positive terminal. It will go up the firewall over to the driverside near the wiper motor. This supplies 12v to all circuits in the cab like lights, blower, dash, etc. With a fully charged battery you should see 12.6 to 12.8v at...
  14. Skinny

    Nashville TN CUCV mechanic

    Buy a voltmeter and get comfortable using it. Check battery voltage and for 12v at the bus near the wiper motor. That is a good starting point. More than likely you have dead batts or bad connections. Paying someone will make you broke really fast, I suggest using the CUCV as a learning platform...
  15. Skinny

    My new M1008 and a Gazillion questions

    I'd say you got a deal. The best part is that the truck appears rust free and complete. Two things that most CUCV owners fight...rot and cannabilism.
  16. Skinny

    M1031 Contact Truck info

    Yup I'm running 4" front springs, whatever ORD sells, and ORD rear shackle flip with stock K30 rear USA made springs. You could do 37's with just trimming but it will be a lot of metal. Your biggest gain would be a zero rate to get the tire out of the rear of the fender.
  17. Skinny

    M1031 Contact Truck info

    Bought mine over a year ago with 6500 miles on the truck and around 6 hours on the Genny. Truck was complete with OBA, Gen, and welder. Only thing missing was the governor actuator rod which I fabbed up. The Gen set needed some maintenance to get working like bad connections and safety switch...
  18. Skinny

    CUCV drive to Fort McClary and Memorial Bridge

    So my GEN 2 decided to lose its mindagain. I just rebuilt it a year ago with less than a thousand mileson it. The charge light started to flash when I was selling my house,moving my stuff with a U-Haul trailer to a storage unit, and going tosign papers in the pouring rain. In the meantime, I...
  19. Skinny

    Transmission fluid cooler overheating

    Junk that fan and put the stock one back on. I have yet to run into someone with a good experience from a flex fan.
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