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  1. jimm1009

    M1009 Forward Motor Mount P/N

    Did a search and for and found one thread from 2007 for the question. The front motor mounts for a M1009 CUCV are different than a civilian K5 Blazer with a gas or diesel. The NAPA number is 602-1251 for the civlian truck and the CUCV (Chevy number is 459021) but the bolt pattern for the three...
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    M1009 Starter system

    August 1984 M1009. Been my D.D. for 190,000 miles and 17 years. A few weeks ago, my AC Delco starter went into runaway and was severely overheated before I could get the cables disconnected. Prior to that, I have been having problems with the starter electrically engaging on an intermittent...
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    transmission down shift switch

    Has anyone found a source for the CUCV tranmission kick down switch mounted on the gas pedal bracket? The last GM p/n in the -34P TM is 1242101. Just to clarify, this is not the kick down solneoid in the transmission pan area. I have found those in a few places. The switch above is a...
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    M1009 CUCV Front drive shaft repair

    I removed my front drive shaft for ease of tranny removal for rebuild. The universal joint and CVC joint on my driveshaft are probably original and the needle bearings are dry. Questions is has anyone else replaced the rear joints on their front driveshaft and if so where did you purchase them...
  5. jimm1009

    alternate M38 tail light

    Has anyone put "goat" tail lights on the M38 jeep? It appears that they are basically the same size but have a full red lens that is similar in size to the older civy jeeps. I'm looking for amilitary style but ssomewhat more visible lens that would be a little safer on the road but I don't want...
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    p/n for turn signal switch

    Has anyone located a MS part number for the connector for turn signal switch located on the truck side of the harness? I need to replace the cannon plug that attaches to the turn signal switch. Thanks, Jim jimm1009 jimm1009@yahoo.com
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    TMs FOR M38

    A few years ago I purchased a CD with TMS for the M38, M38A1, & M151 but the paper pages werr very poorly scanned and very hard or impossible to make out details in pictures. Has anyone here ever run across the set of TMs in paper or in a good quality scanned disc? I currently do not have a...
  8. jimm1009

    wheel bearing socket for M101A2 trailer

    Can anyone tell what size the nut is for the wheel bearing used on the M101A2 axle with the 8-bolt hubs that use OEM Chevy wheels? Or possibly the part number is they use a particular brand like OTC? I do have the TM but it does not describe wrench size. Thanks, jimm1009
  9. jimm1009

    6.2 valve cover issues

    Has anyone found a good quality RUBBER valve cover gasket for the 6.2 engines that holds up well? I know that the engine when new did not have gaskets and that Felpro offers a cork gasket but those only last a year or two and then break down and leak. I have used the cork by itself and with...
  10. jimm1009

    Another tool ??

    Has anyone ever purchased a torque stick extension that is rated for the correct lug nut torque. By extension, I mean the same type of extension that would be used between a normal socket wrench and socket to extend the hight for reaching into a deeper area to loosen or tighten a nut or bolt...
  11. jimm1009

    weight of bobbed deuce

    Can anyone give me the weight of their bobbed deuce with OEM tires and OEM wheels that is not dualed in the rear? I would assume that it would also have a M105 trailer bed installed but if not then a another bed. Please tell me if your weight also include a winch or not. I need a scale weight...
  12. jimm1009

    11:00 x 20 NDT tires

    Historically speaking NDT tires are not correct for the M35 series Deuce as they were not issued on Deuces from the factory. What I am wondering is if anyone has actually installed the 11:00 x 20 NDT tires on their deuce (Not NDCC style) and noticed a difference in wet or dry performance and...
  13. jimm1009

    Abbeville, Louisiana

    Anyone have information on the events at the Abbeville, Louisiana military museum that recently opened. Supposedly there are some events there tomorrow. jimm1009
  14. jimm1009

    Bouncing in reverse

    I have owned my M35A2C for two years now. Since I have owned it it has bounced while attempting to back up. Worse in high range and better in low range but still bounced. Is this calssic drive line bind? It is not too bad on flat paved surfaces but I was attempting to back into somones yard in...
  15. jimm1009

    M105A2 Brake help needed.

    I need to speak with someone as soon as you are avialable on troubleshooting the brakes on a '77 or newer M105A2 trailer with the dual air lines and reserve air tank, etc. Is there anyone out there that has real experinece in maintaining these model trailers? Brakes seem to work find until...
  16. jimm1009

    M105A2 trailer but not really so...?

    I've been out of town for a funeral and even then I found it impossible to escape MV's entirely. The next door neighbor to my Aunt that recently passed away has a May 1965 (delivery date & inspected date) Johnson Furnace Company, Bellevue, OH M105A1 trailer. The glitch is this, the data plate...
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    M105A2 Air Tank

    I assume that this is where the sump valve would be since it is the low point of the M105A2 air tank. What ever it was it appears to be brass and is obviously sheared off. Standard 1/4 inch thread drain valve?? Thanks, jimm1009
  18. jimm1009

    M105A2 ID Help

    Can anyone tell me if there is a way to identify the M105A2 trailer that I picked up? Evindently it was in Germany and underwent a rebuild there and therefore has a replacement data plate. No manufacture, contract number, or serial number. funny thing is that they added an MWO number where the...
  19. jimm1009

    M105 Bed Weight

    Does anyone know for sure what the weight of the M105 Bed is? I have a 1,000 lb. capacity chain hoist that I woulld like to use to pick the bed up without the tail gate installed. Anyone know if this will do it safely? The total weight is supposed to be around 2350 but that includes tires...
  20. jimm1009

    M129A2C tires

    Does anyone know for sure what size tires are on the M129A2C trailer? Six or eight bolt wheels? Thanks, jimm1009
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