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  1. sarge62

    Anybody know the length of the alt. bolt on the pass. side?

    alt 2 passenger bolt I have been trying to find the bolt for the alternator 2 lower bolt (the long one). It is M10x1.5x170. I think that Fastenal can order one but the longest one I could find anywhere is a 150. I got some threaded rod like everyone else ($8.50) and cut a piece long enough...
  2. sarge62

    M1008 with 700r4 swap.. MPG and top speed?

    Diesel Economics and Fuel Mileage, TheDieselPage.com Found this link while I was trying to figure the best rpm for the best mpg. Being that the 6.5l and the 6.2l are close I assumed that the recommended rpm would be close. My m1008 has 37" Hummer tires and rims. They measured 36.4" I think. I...
  3. sarge62

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    The long and winding road. Drove it 2800 miles back from CA a month ago with the Subaru, Goldwing, and Blaster. Drove it out there six months ago. Stopped in UT and changed the steering gear box because the 18 month old A-1 Cardone went bad, installed crossbar ties to the spring shackles...
  4. sarge62

    cure for death wobble on stock m1028

    I replaced the king pin bushings be it wasen't till I put another shim or two in on top that it finally went away. I also run airsoft pellets in the tires. I thought that was causing the problem so I took them out then the problem really got bad at 15 mph. Put them back in and DW came back at...
  5. sarge62

    4 ways activate electric trailer brakes

    That appeares to be exactly what i need. Can it be done with a diode and what size?
  6. sarge62

    4 ways activate electric trailer brakes

    It is hooked up at the brake light switch. I will disconnect it and see if the problem persists. I am currently driving across the country and getting ready to go over the Eisenhower pass/tunnel. If nothing else I will turn the 4 ways on in the car that is on the trailer and finish this when i...
  7. sarge62

    4 ways activate electric trailer brakes

    I have an m1008 that I removed the military plug and installed the 7 round civilian plug. When I use the 4 way flashers the electric trailer brakes activate. I would really like to be able t use the 4 ways when climbing hills and this truck has a hard enough time climbing with a load at...
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