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  1. usmcpatriot

    New Camo Job

    Pics added
  2. usmcpatriot

    New Camo Job

    I racked my brain to cammie my truck...went to sites of various conflicts camo...Vietnam, WW2, Korea, and present day...even tried to use digital stencils...like Marpat...well got pissed off and went freestyle...Please tell me what yall think...comments are welcomed and encouraged.....Tried to...
  3. usmcpatriot

    body armor/run-flat tires?

    EMP Attack Before I do anything, I'd protect against an EMP attack...extra parts for the most vulnerable part of my M1008 would be the altenators...then an extra gas mask, besides the one in my BOV bag...extra fuel tanks, portable and installed.
  4. usmcpatriot

    M1009 PVC snorkel I hadn't seen it done in PVC so here it is for everyone else

    Can you post pics in side of engine compartment,and closer views thxs........
  5. usmcpatriot

    Two Isolated Ground Alternators?

    Just wanted to make sure that both alternators will be isolated and grounded, as opposed to one being grounded and the other not isolated grounded thanks alot bro...!!
  6. usmcpatriot

    Two Isolated Ground Alternators?

    Recently had Alt 1 rebuilt, builder said that it was rebuilt as is....with isolated ground...so now my Alt 2 went south, and that has to have an isolated ground, no problem, so the million dollar question, can I run two isloated grounded alternators?????
  7. usmcpatriot

    1985 m1010 Glow Plugs?

    My bro Buck {SS Member} helped me pull the old Wellmans, As far as I know, the AC60g Delco are self regulating and should take more abuse. Make sure you have the proper equipment to remove the GPs, and lube alittle oil to the new ones....As far as connectors I replaced the fusable link wire and...
  8. usmcpatriot

    Fuel Filter Base Fix

    I heard you can plug the hole with JB Weld, inwhich I am doing today...:wink:
  9. usmcpatriot

    Mech Fuel Pump/Sending Unit

    Fuel Filter Fix Thanks to all for replys, found out the problem, well probably the first of many, anyhow, found that fuel pressure switch was missing:!: Will do the qiuck fix and cover the hole in behind the fuel pressure switch with JB weld and be done with it!!!!!
  10. usmcpatriot

    Mech Fuel Pump/Sending Unit

    how and where do you use it? I'm new to cucvs, bro thxs
  11. usmcpatriot

    Mech Fuel Pump/Sending Unit

    Great guys good idea from both last replys will try this weekend again, will try to vent tank ans add pressure to 5psi and crank longer...thank you, thank you very much
  12. usmcpatriot

    Mech Fuel Pump/Sending Unit

    ok i will try again, but i see no fuel coming from tube, last month when i tried to do the same thing fuel came out almost immediately, worst case scenario will drop tank replace sending unit clean and maybe replace tank and replace mech fuel pump ????????
  13. usmcpatriot

    Mech Fuel Pump/Sending Unit

    84 M1008 6.2L ...Ok, here goes, attempted to prime fuel filter as per TM disconnected electrics to IP, have drain tube ready, opened air bleed vavle. cranked engine,,, no fuel coming out of drain tube, ANY Suggestions....
  14. usmcpatriot

    Auto Insurance for Military Vehicles

    I used Gieco, told them it's a K series P/U
  15. usmcpatriot

    M 1008 Alternator Bracket bolt to water pump snapped at WP

    Thanks bro got it figured out ...will take out bolt that goes to the WP holding fuel line, and will put bolt long enouth sort of clamp together...lets see?
  16. usmcpatriot

    Glow Plug and 12/24 Start Relays

    Which wires go were????? please pic I'm 0311 not no eeeellllleeeecccttttrrriiiaaannn...installing GPR looks like sphagetti!!!!!! I got a M 1008 Napa ST 85:( THXS BRO
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    M 1008 Alternator Bracket bolt to water pump snapped at WP

    Ok I was installing alternator, passengerside, installed machine bolt through bracket into waterpump housing {I guess} it snapped were bolt goes into...I tightened to much and cracked, can I weld, is this part aluminum or cast iron...any help will be appreciated
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