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  1. Gripy

    CUCV Gen 1 light

    both of my gen lights would be lit after starting the motor until I blip the throttle. I replaced my gen 2 (pass. alt) and now only gen 1 light stays lit until I blip it. Manual states that this may need to be done; so don't worry about it. I always wait for the oil pressure light to go off...
  2. Gripy

    Transmission Shifting Question.

    Yes dropping the pan and replacing the filter would be a good start. Just remember that you only dump so much fluid only via the pan, lots of it is still in the torque converter. A drain plug in your trans pan may be something to look into. The TM does recommend tranny fluid changed every...
  3. Gripy

    vacuum regulator valve ?

    any rubber hose that fits should be fine.
  4. Gripy

    Blinker/Flasher Problem

    replace the light bulbs. Make sure that your "service lights" are ON
  5. Gripy

    Torque Specs 1985 M1008

    it really all should be in the TM's Look into the TM for drums and it should all be listed.
  6. Gripy

    Antenna Broke on a tree

    shove a wooden rod into the hole and paint to match. Maybe some bondo and sand it so the transition looks nice. Since all you're going for is looks.
  7. Gripy

    Shift points have changed

    does the vacuum regulator need adjusting; the one on the IP? check that the vacuum pump is making proper suction.
  8. Gripy

    Diesel additives

    I use two stroke. makes the engine quieter. And its easy to find. Look up diesel fuel additive test, its a pdf.
  9. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Just got back home. Had to be hosed off before being let in the house.
  10. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Like lipstick on a pig.
  11. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Painting ? Does that means I need to wash and vacuum my truck before comng out ?
  12. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Except there's 3 pickup beds worth of wood.
  13. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    For anybody that's near the Palisades there is a large pile of wood smaller pieces and bigger stumps on Temescal canyon on the sidewalk. Its fresh but with a good enough fire already going they'll burn.
  14. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    I think I'm going to be there thursday.
  15. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Remember to de-nail your firewood before coming out. Flat tires put a damper on the fun.
  16. Gripy

    M1028 shakes with full tank.

    Keep us updated, this is an interesting problem. I've had my truck rattle horribly at slow idle. First the fuel door, I just added a piece of weather stripping. Then I had rattling from the rear wheel well, I used canned expanding foam to fill up the gaps in the metal to stop the rattle.
  17. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Well, I was able to get the April 11th weekend off. So, I'll be out there that weekend. Anyone that votes for that date will receive a coupon for one free "ice cold beverage"
  18. Gripy

    Can 12v car jump off low 24v truck?

    Its fine, just hook it up to the front battery.
  19. Gripy

    1008 lift

    The only problem I had was the Leaves up front had slightly larger centering pins than stock. So I had to drill out a slightly larger hole.
  20. Gripy

    2014 SoCal Spring Rally

    Hopefully its not too windy to set up the screen!
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