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  1. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    After almost two years I bought an M1008 :mrgreen: This is the best in overall condition from the yard that has around 10 of them... Sadly the army tag says that it has issues with relays and glow plugs:roll: One red cable goes from the starter to the fuse block. We move it from the second place...
  2. Jim Hunter

    M1008 possible purchase

    Some photos from the hacked wiring and two connectors with missing relays or ??? Jim
  3. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Some photos from the hacked wiring and two connectors with missing relays or ??? Jim
  4. Jim Hunter

    M1008 possible purchase

    Finally I bought an M1008 ! Here is one picture during the transport from the yard. I will post more pictures tomorrow with daylight as there is some wiring issues that needs to get fixed ! Jim
  5. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Finally I bought an M1008 ! Here is one picture during the transport from the yard. I will post more pictures tomorrow with daylight as there is some wiring issues that needs to get fixed ! Jim
  6. Jim Hunter

    MAN KAT1 parts

    These are the first generation KAT1... Nice capable truck, try to get one with the Rotzler winch. I also have sources in Germany for parts. I do hold an export license for ex-military parts but very few of the KAT1 parts needs that. Jim
  7. Jim Hunter

    NV4500 swap a sucess

    **** yeah :goodjob: I found one NV4500 as they are scarce over here ! I love to do the conversion as well but how I can be sure if this one NV4500 is the correct for the M1008 as parts here like bellhousing are scarce and pricey :| Jim
  8. Jim Hunter

    best lift for a m1008

    Very nice detailed info... Jim
  9. Jim Hunter

    goldneagle's 1985 M1008 recovery and restoration thread...

    Very nice work here :beer: Jim
  10. Jim Hunter

    CUCV Wreck and Rebuild

    Awesome work :beer: Jim
  11. Jim Hunter

    Winch mounting

    Is your winch working properly or does need any work before the install ? Same goes for the PTO and the shaft. Remove your non winch bumper. Bolt the frame extensions to the chassis frame Bolt the winch bumpers using hardware from your old bumper. Get 6 bolts and washers to bolt the winch mounts...
  12. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    No grease fittings at both... Definately I will do your mod to both of them as well. Details are adequate. Jim
  13. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    Finally I have tear down and the second level winder (early model)... Interesting and worth to mention difference is that on Zebedees level winder the copper bushing is pressed in the sheave frame...At the early model the bushing is firmly pressed in the roller bearings frame and not at the...
  14. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    :beer: Jim
  15. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    Thanks zebedee :beer: I am still trying to find a source to get the rollers needle bearings... Jim
  16. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    @poppop Any luck you have the part # from the rollers bearings as here in Slovenia they are not available anywhere... @zebedee Thank you for the good advice.Yes this is the part I refer to...I just save one of my bearings using your great advice... Also the roller bearings can be pressed out...
  17. Jim Hunter

    Preamble to yet another WC brought back to life

    This resto is full extra ! Jim
  18. Jim Hunter

    WC-51 Restoration or Bust!!

    Any updates to this great project ???
  19. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    poppop Good news as I thought that these bearings are NLA. zebedee awesome work! No they are just frozen...I have them soaked in diesel fuel and now they spin freely...What about the wool seals ??? Also how I can remove the center pulley base assembly ??? Thank you, Jim
  20. Jim Hunter

    Winch level winder rebuild

    Hello guys, I recently bought two of them and the rollers bearings at both are frozen and needs replacement. Any source to get them ? Thank you, jim
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