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I was out and about exploring the area we just moved to here in Tipton County TN, and drove by a place that had 2 or three CUCV's in the front yard, was wondering if it was anyone on the board?

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I like having the rod cold, it seems to give me some more time to get the pump up there before the rod falls, to each his own...

Put the rod in the freezer for about 30 min, while you are cleaning up the gasket surfaces and such. Dip the end in grease, and get it assembled up. Do not tighten it down 100% till you get the hard line on, this will give you some wiggle room to get that hard line on.

Im just north of you in Atoka, I have had my M1009 dash apart to many time to count. If I can lent a hand let me know.

I would run a compression check on it. Sounds like you have the fuel system covered, these old diesels are simple, the timing is set by IP, so if fuel is good and the IP is new timing should be good, compression is the last thing. Could be a slack timing chain. Do a cold compression check...

Where in LA is this happening? Just moved to TN from CA and am interested!

I took a full assortment of hand tools, belts, filters, 20 gallons of fuel, oil, trans fluid, DOT 5 brake fluid, jack, spare tire on my 1900 mile trek from CA to TN. But I had owned the truck a year and had all the bugs worked out. I even towed my Elantra behind it the whole way. It was slow...

New u joints on the drive shaft and new T case seal. 45 min and done...

Thanks for the welcome. We love it already. My wife is from Georgia, so she is right at home. I am from San Diego so I am getting used to it a bit.

Here are the only 2 pictures I got of the trip, one in Arizona and one in TX. It was slow going on the hills, but for the most part traveled averaged 63 MPH. Average fuel mileage was 16 MPG.

We have arrived safe and sound. 2400 miles towing 3k pounds and 800 in the back of my 09 with 33 inch tires. Had enouch drive time for a good long while.

Made it to Vicksburg Mississippi, one short drive left. Thanks to all those who offered advice on the route and offerd help along the way so far. It was great piece of mind that wherever I was, I had someone to call! Pictures will be forthcoming once I get settled and can get them from my...

Made it to Normangee TX. 1600 miles total so far, 500 to go. No trouble yet towing 3000 pounds. 500 to go. Heading out on Tuesday to finish the trip to Memphis.

Third leg in the books. Over nighted in Van Horn TX. Today on to Burnet TX. Not makeing the miles I want due to having to stop to let the dog walk and the kids go to the bathroom or vice versa... But the 1009 is pulling good at 60-65...

Second leg complete. Made it to Willcox Az.

We are off on the second leg of our trip tomarow morning. Will take pictures and updates. Thanks for all the well wishes and good info.

Loaded 400 pounds in the back and 2700 pounds of car to a trailer and hauled it all ftom Lemoore over I the grapevine, through LA, to San Diego. All with my 09 on ee inch tires.

Was in second going up and about 30% throttle. Ran great.