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  1. combatmech

    F-35, first catapult launch

    So glad that the money that WOULD have been spent on an updated version of the F-14 is being spent so well....... Rock on plastic over engineered jet....just wait till they get a flame-out mid-cat shot. Then what??? I'm a Tomcat guy.... And they are a bunch of H#%@s
  2. combatmech

    Funny thing happened before an oil change....

    Get in the truck to go change my oil. When I started her up, I noticed that my fuel gauge started to work. It hasnt worked at all since I bought the truck. It's showing 3/4 full, checked my milage from my last fill up.....sadly, it isnt correct. Should be showing about half full. Good news is...
  3. combatmech

    Seat Belt Light staying on

    My buzzer doesnt work.....Oh well. The light comes on when she starts, stays on for a few, then goes out.
  4. combatmech

    Thumping noise in floor when coming to a stop

    Update.... Changed all four shocks about a week ago, found that the drivers side rear upper shock bolt had been working it's way loose. Good thing the back shocks came with new upper bolts!! No more thumping noise!!
  5. combatmech

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    R&R'd engine fuel pump, ( now I see why guys go electric ) all four shocks ( M U C H better ride than before ), and a stretched out Gen2 belt. Ready for a road trip!!!:beer:
  6. combatmech

    gen 1 light

    Radio shack has 300 ohm resistors that will fix the stock voltmeter resistor.
  7. combatmech

    Southern CUCV Resto of M1009

    :ditto: Had safelite do mine....
  8. combatmech

    Southern CUCV Resto of M1009

    Awesome Dave!! :beer:
  9. combatmech

    Newport News VA. 17/18 Sep Show

    Hey Tim, I was in the area, just very busy up until this past friday. If I had seen this thread sooner, I would have been able to at leat stop by. Truck has a bad engine fuel pump. Gonna change it later today.
  10. combatmech

    Newport News VA. 17/18 Sep Show

    Darn...sorry I missed it. truck was broke anyway.....
  11. combatmech

    Leaky fuel pump....

    I was thinking about that last night. I was gonna try and find an AC Delco pump. The Airtex pump was only 20 bucks.....If I'm gonna change it, only wanna do it once.[thumbzup]
  12. combatmech

    Leaky fuel pump....

    Thanks Doghead, And yes, I looked in the TM but did not do a P/N google search. The pump that I bought MFG: Airtex P/N 41618 Thanks again for the info Doghead!!![thumbzup]
  13. combatmech

    Leaky fuel pump....

    Cool...Thank you much!! Didnt think there would be a difference. Got a replacement from autozone.
  14. combatmech

    Leaky fuel pump....

    Howdy all, My mechanical fuel pump leaks like crazy. My question is, when I looked at auto zone, they only list a "C" code 6.2 fuel pump, would it be the same thing as a "J" Code engine fuel pump?? Thanks in advance.....[thumbzup]
  15. combatmech

    F-16 for auction

    Dont laugh...... I've worked on several aircraft that had been bondo'd. Scary stuff.....
  16. combatmech

    pretty decent fuel mileage I'm thinkin'

    I have BFG A/T's as well. L O V E them!!! Had them put on July 2010 and the TP has stayed the same over the past year. I'm also running with a K&N air filter.....Not sure if it matters though. I drive mine just about everyday!!
  17. combatmech

    Body Parts for M1009

    Goodmark or Classic Industries for sheet metal.......
  18. combatmech

    pretty decent fuel mileage I'm thinkin'

    I have been getting a constant 18-19MPG with my oh-nine. Adding Diesel Kleen evey other fill up. Running 65 on the freeway, 33's at 40psi. Way better than my GTO.
  19. combatmech

    CUCV "Must do" mods?

    Junk yard special center console. I paid 20 bucks for mine. It's really up to you. Like most have posted... Ensure that all is well with engine, drive train and electrical systems before serious mods.... I would also take a hard look at how much rust is on your truck. Best of luck!! We're...
  20. combatmech

    thinking about doing black white and grey camo

    Those two patterns are way cool!!!!!
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