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  1. southdave

    M1009 Died like someone threw a switch

    Fuel solenoid on top of the IP maybe or the wiring (Ground) or fuse of said solenoid??? solenoid is normally closed on with the ignation switch i
  2. southdave

    How fast does a M1008 go?

    FYI I know for fact of two reserve unit that would swap out 4.56 for 3.73 for roadablity
  3. southdave

    putting a tach on a 6.2

    I bought mine from the manufacture out of Rhode Island (FARIA) and got the pickup (tach drive )off a hmmwv motor.. the kit came with everything for about 175 bucks http://www.faria-instruments.com/military.php
  4. southdave

    power rear window?

    Update... Since I origially posted this question I have developed a hybreed I install the window guts, left the plate and use a 3/8 cordless drill... hillbilly engineering my buttock lol.. I need to find a motor for it one of these days. but now I have A/C almost done so..
  5. southdave

    CUCV Dana 60 axles

    Zuke I dumped Nv4500 in mine, I do 70mph No problema, I know the motor isnt screaming at me the calc. with 4500 and 305-85 says I am somewhere around 2300 rpm
  6. southdave

    700R4 Swap Into M1009

    I did that 700r4 swap in my 1009, I drive it in 3rd and od the highway. at 65mph I am pulling 1500rpm would love to swap out 3.08 to 3.73 get it around 2000rpm...
  7. southdave

    Spin on filter conversion problem

    I like these...I installed two one 30micron a heater option that pluged into the existing wiring for the the old box type , and final is a 5 micron
  8. southdave

    USMC M35, did they come with locking differentials

    FYI M35 where removed from the dept of navy TOA in or about 1983
  9. southdave

    CFM for an CCCV

    convert 6.2 litters to cuft times it rpm divide by two
  10. southdave

    6.2 turbo exhaust questions .

    sorry all I have on this puter, I am in arlington,tx truck is ripley,oh
  11. southdave

    6.2 turbo exhaust questions .

    maybe??? here turbo dump to tail pipe 400 buck with muffler 3"
  12. southdave

    6.2 turbo exhaust questions .

    Cappy, I used the flex tube and 45 off a duece and half, it was the same size ect.. it layout was easy . FYI there was company in ky was selling complet diamond exhaust system TUrbo back for 6.5 for 400
  13. southdave

    oil cooler lines

    FYI...The aluminum ones can be swaped out for rubber ones...
  14. southdave

    M1009 Needs new radiator

    Has anyone flush thier cool system with cascade dishwasher detergent???
  15. southdave

    Surging

    Have you swaped out for electric fuel pump yet ... abandon all hope with the mech. if you are running crap ... sound like you notget enough fuel until the the IP pump sucks it though at the higher RPMs
  16. southdave

    5.9 Cummins and Allison Swap M1008

    LOL learn how to drive stick
  17. southdave

    nv4500 swap

    Dave Iam sorry I don't text.. It is gateway to metro-sexualism,and before I know it I am useing product in my hair, wearing flip flop to church asking my friends if my ass is too big..lol..... it a slippery slope I avoid..
  18. southdave

    4l80e in m1009 pros and cons

    If you do drop four speed in? consider changing the rears out.. my 1009 pull 1700 rpm @ 65-70 it need to be around 2200 at that speed.. I am swaping my 3.08 for 3.73 12 bolt setup hopfully I get better milage out of it..
  19. southdave

    nv4500 swap

    dang thought I was on to somthing there, just thought it being theaded and all... thanks as always, dave
  20. southdave

    nv4500 swap

    Anyone know if the prerch, or focrum thingy, that the throw out fork is ment to be adjustable? I have my slave cylinder cobbled up at the moment.
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