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  1. Mainsail

    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I just realized you're in WA. I registered mine at one of the local strip-mall licensing centers and they never even asked about an inspection. I walked in, paid the $, and walked out with a small license plate. Years later it still doesn't have a light on the plate. Also, ask your buddy if...
  2. Mainsail

    1984 CUCV question?

    Post some pictures.
  3. Mainsail

    4WD Light

    Good point! Forgot to mention - stock M1009. So the light just tells me the desired condition (4WD) not the actual condition. It always goes off with the lever in 2HI. It almost always comes on when the lever is pulled to 4HI, but sometimes there's a delay. It might come on a minute or two...
  4. Mainsail

    4WD Light

    LOL, well if there are two responses that completely miss my question I guess I failed to articulate my question well. I only mentioned the transfer case, I didn't mention the hubs or the front axle. Does the 4WD light indicate that both output shafts are turning, or does it merely mean the...
  5. Mainsail

    4WD Light

    I know that. What I'm asking is does the light say the transfer case is in 4WD or does it simply say the shift lever is in 4WD.
  6. Mainsail

    4WD Light

    OK, what does the yellow 4WD light tell me? Shift lever is in 4WD Transfer case is in 4WD I ask because every so often I shift to 4WD and the light doesn't illuminate. Is the front axle engaged even tho the light didn't come on? Sometimes the 4WD light comes on a minute or so after I've...
  7. Mainsail

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I don't know if everyone got the email from Rock Auto, but there are some Blazer parts on closeout. Brake parts, filters, etc. RockAuto Link
  8. Mainsail

    Battery Wiring Maintenance

    It measures 11/16ths so 3/8ths will do.
  9. Mainsail

    Battery Wiring Maintenance

    Any idea of the lug size on the bus bar?
  10. Mainsail

    Battery Wiring Maintenance

    I finally remembered to do this when it was daylight so I went out and measured everything and drew a picture. A couple questions: What gauge is the factory cable? What gauge is recommended? Cables are marked with 12O39293 WDD for the red, and 12O39267 WBQ for the black
  11. Mainsail

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Yeah they're different, they're full of ticks spreading lyme disease. 😯. 🤨. 😂
  12. Mainsail

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Try to keep this brief: Last year bought a great used set of studded snow tires. Heard some rubbing but no big deal Today it was time to put them on again. The wheels are 16" chrome-ish steel from a later model chevy pickup. Today while it was lifted I spun the wheel and heard the...
  13. Mainsail

    M1087 vs bridge

  14. Mainsail

    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Bolted to the deck? Weird. They seem to sell for much more than I would be willing to pay- but fortunately my M1101 came with a set, which are locked inside unless I'm using the trailer. Check ebay for going rates, but someone that ended up with a trailer and didn't get the legs will want them.
  15. Mainsail

    What did you do to your trailer today.

    The two support legs look like they're for an M1101/2 trailer. Clean them up and sell them.
  16. Mainsail

    Best CUCV replacement dash pad

    I found a NOS replacement on craigslist a few years ago. It was stuffed into an attic crawlspace and forgotten- guy sold the truck. You should regularly search cl with the search term "K5" and see what comes up- sometimes it's surprising. I'm still looking for a half-cab setup to appear. I...
  17. Mainsail

    Battery Wiring Maintenance

    What's the best path for replacing all the cables between the battery and bus bar and starter?
  18. Mainsail

    What does it mean when this light comes on?

    Reminds me of
  19. Mainsail

    Steel Soldiers giveaway sponsored by hawkerbattery.com

    TWO batteries?! That's way better than one, and not excessive like three would be.
  20. Mainsail

    Washington M1009 (re)build thread

    Do that last. The wandering and constant steering correction are an essential element of the CUCV's charm.
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