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  1. combatmech

    starter clicking rapidly

    I am having the same problem....I pulled my starter and had it checked.....it's weak. I dont get it either.
  2. combatmech

    M1009 No start

    One more thought, i bought a regular civ car battery to replace the old mil battery. it's a 12v 1000 starting amp battery......Does it really matter?
  3. combatmech

    Alts struggling in the cold?

    This problem seems to be going around. As with my starting problem, while driving and the heater fan on high, headlights on, I get a faint gen1 light that goes away when I turn the fan down. The belts also squeel a little during acceleration, and then goes away after reaching a cruise speed.
  4. combatmech

    M1009 No start

    Thanks all....I'll check everything again before I start throwing money/parts at the problem. After that...she's goin on the auction block. It's a great truck, has the standard rust....great drive train and engine ( when it runs ).....Dont have the time or money to fix everything..... Thanks...
  5. combatmech

    M1009 No start

    One other note.....when you turn key to "on", I dont hear the click from under the dash. Normal lights come on, "wait" light stays on.....still no crank. When the key is turned to "start", you can see the engine turn very slowly.
  6. combatmech

    M1009 No start

    I tried to jump it with same result. The only thing I can think of is the battery I replaced is a commerical battery. Same volts/amps as the old one. Both batteries are showing 12.5 volts each.....
  7. combatmech

    M1009 No start

    Howdy all, Had been driving the truck for the last week with no problems. Let it sit for a week or so and it still cranks right up. Changed a battery prior to having this problem. When you turn the key to start, the wait light does not go out at all. When you crank the engine, it makes a...
  8. combatmech

    Starter just died, looking for a new one i think..

    I am having the same problem. Turn the key, click....checked batteries....replaced starter solenoid...still nothing. One thing I did notice, the "wait" stays on forever.....
  9. combatmech

    CUCV II's

    Howdy all, Saw a CUCV II for sale in Dallas....it's sold. Are these vehicles rare on the civilian market?? I have seen two on eBay over the past year or so......
  10. combatmech

    Front bumpers....

    Thanks Hawkman, Where are you? What would the shipping be to Va Beach 23452??
  11. combatmech

    Front bumpers....

    I'm in Virginia Beach....But I have family in Warsaw, In. How much for a bumper??
  12. combatmech

    Brights lights....

    Thanks guys...I'll try that. The connector didnt look that bad when I changed the lights... The relay is a 5 pin bosch p/n 0 332 204 151 12v 20/30amp
  13. combatmech

    Front bumpers....

    Wow...what a mess of stuff. And I do mean MESS. It's like a parts goldmine....Nice Digi paint Biflew.....
  14. combatmech

    Front bumpers....

    Howdy again all, My front bumper is in workable shape, I would however, like to change it. ( Maybe ) LMC does not carry the M1009 bumper with blackout light holes....Anyone know where I could get one??
  15. combatmech

    Brights lights....

    Howdy all, The last time I got the truck worked on, they found a headlight that wouldnt go bright. The headlights are old so I changed both. When I checked them...same thing....they run normal, but when you click the brights on, the LH headlight goes dim, the RH light goes bright. Side...
  16. combatmech

    Windshield washer pump repair kit M1008

    I had the same problem....Then the spring broke and when you turn the wipers on.....it sprays water all the time. LOL
  17. combatmech

    Overdrive units....

    Yeah I got it... Thanks dudes.
  18. combatmech

    Overdrive units....

    700R4? What is that???
  19. combatmech

    M1009 Antenna Mount Needed

    I have one bracket that I want to get rid of. It's still installed and I'm in Las Vegas till November. I'll give it to you dude.....if you can wait that long. It's in good shape. Needs a good sanding and some paint.
  20. combatmech

    Overdrive units....

    Howdy all, Looking for an overdrive unit for my M-1009. I looked at gear vendors, but I'm on a budget....Anyone know when I could get an overhauled unit??
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