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Yes, it happened. That is why I had the starter hang-on. This time, it caused a little overheating of the starter, took me 45 seconds to pull batteries. But the heat was from friction, not resistance so the windings in the field and rotor look fine. Just a bit of steel wear, not an issue...

I thought it was because it had so few miles (9009 when purchased in 2012, 14250 now). I just noticed the wiring for the governor install is WRONG!!! This was done at Able Body Manufacturing or where the US Army had the work body and generator installed. In stock configuration, the cold start...

FINALLY finished the project started in 2012, AC for my 1031. Basically, a large 24 volt DC motor is driving a Sanden SD7B10 compressor direct drive. The condenser is mounted conventionally, using the engine cooling fan and the evaporator is a small under dash unit. Aside from 2 holes in the...

Sure, why not? I am using a Permatex Vinyl/Leather repair kit http://www.permatex.com/component/virtuemart/permatex--vinyl---leather-repair-kit-detail for the final cosmetic fix but years of sun and heat shrunk it to create huge canyons...not having flexible polyurethane foam, I elected to use...

I am thinking of upgrading to a 4L80e transmission in my 1986 M1031 SECM. I want to keep the PTO driven off the NP205 because I use it a lot. But with the increased length of this transmission, three driveshafts will need modification. I was thinking moving the engine forward 1.5" would be...

Ok, I have searched the -34P for this part, number 22510143 and tried to cross-reference over to Rockauto and came up with nothing. Sure, they have the stalk, actually several of them but no AC Delco part number match. Furthermore, there are pulse wipers, I guess that isn't an option. What is...

Perusing the -34 TM, I noticed this. Guess this old engine isn't too archaic. Or it is over-designed. Roller lifters/tappets only became standard in the middle 1990s when extreme pressure additive ZDDP in oil was reduced to preserve the life of catalytic converters.

The hood on CUCVs is an adhesive bonded inner frame to outer panel, on my 1031, a few of the adhesive spots have separated. This causes some minor "oil canning" which I noticed during rust blush repair (failed e-coat and oxidized CARC caused light rust). What is the best adhesive for fixing...

My M1031 SECM had some rust bloom on the hood and cab top so I decided to attack it today. I noticed the right fender had a reddish bloom so I hit it with 400 grit only to make the red more brilliant. I checked the fasteners and all look original, the paint matches fine so Chevy must have used...

My agent called me as they could not find any record of the VIN on my M1031. I had to explain it had never been titled so it was like getting insurance on a new car, despite its 26 years of age. Anyone else have insurance woes before registration and titling?

This is a 1971 A2 LDS that shut down and would not start. No fuel to injectors, I pulled the delivery valve and center bolt, good fuel flow and plunger reciprocates with rotation. Still no fuel delivery. Yes, I checked the delivery valve, it works. It must be the drive key. Full stroke on...

I am the new owner of a M1031 Shop Equipment, Contact Maintenance truck and being in Central Texas, AC is a great idea. Hacking and chopping plus the expense was something I would rather avoid so I have been thinking... This truck already has power lead to the SECM box, a 4 AWG 24 volt lead...

The meters on my 002A were in sorry shape from water intrusion. I couldn't repair the frequency meter as it was too far corroded. The dial was fine... I found a 200 microampere full scale (fs) meter that would fit but it was for some other application. Price was right at $19 where others...

Took me less than 2 weeks to get this one running. First issue was the fuel tank, cleaning+welding+POR tank sealer took care of that. Next was the injection pump control lever was frozen. Took it off the IP and cleaned it, same design of pump as a M35's LDT/LDS American Bosch BUT you have to...

Why do these gen sets have three fuel pumps? Because they have SIX filters and strainers! Yes, two elements, a strainer+water separator and each fuel pump has a fine strainer. The bottoms come off with a twist, then the filter is inside. If you are having fueling issues, check these as they...

Finally got my 002a home and started working on it. First was the fuel tank, once off, I saw the evidence of leaks. Sure enough, a line of pin holes in the bottom at the drain. The drain was concave in, making a trap for water that couldn't be drained.:mad: Oh well, plenty of rust busting...

And warn people to take cover, especially on the starboard (right) side, to take cover. Multifuels tend to spatter.2cents

A few weeks ago, I drove mkcoen's M35 to the Monster Truck Jam, the voltmeter was sick all day and had to jump it off the M1009 and slave charge. Tried to bump the regulator up, no deal. So today I had the time to swap the alternator out. Took the regulator end off his "spare", only to see it...

I had discovered why so many wheel cylinders are leaking, cheap cylindrical springs without cup expanders. I had always thought these were rebuildable/repairable but checking the parts manual, I found the SMR is PAOZZ, meaning a stocked item that is replaced and DISPOSED at unit level, not...

On Disco-Very (Discovery) Channel. Going to build a huge corn-picker and cooker, looks like an M35A2. Just a heads-up for Deuce Sighting... First technical mistake...calling the harvesting machine a "combine". It isn't, it is a CORN PICKER. Combines combine the picking and threshing...