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Jerry can mounts. I mounted two jerry cans I got with M1009 rusticle I bought a while ago. I got the mounts from Saturn Surplus yesterday. It looks OK I guess. I have to find rattle can OD paint to do the cans, and figure out some way to secure the cans with a lock. I don't trust the mutts...

:ditto: The CUCV is a totally different truck with an overdrive transmission. 1st gear is a bit low for a diesel truck with 4.56 gears, but that is quickly overlooked when it hits 4th gear and then lockup, and crusing down the highway without having the engine coming through the hood.

Wow! That car weighs what, 3600#? Makes sense. Im shocked it went down the track that fast!

You found the answer yourself, keep it and enjoy!

What kind of shape is it in? Pics would help. As far as value, the 1010 has become a popular platform for camper mods. What ever you do, do not trade down. Get an M1008 that is in better or in preferably much better shape than your truck. I would not trade straight up for an M1009. I bought my...

If you guys need a good laugh, check out the diesel conversion section of, www.thedieselpage.com of which I am also a member BTW, You will find threads about guys wanting to convert vintage Trans Am's and Camaro's to 6.2 power. Ya got to be kidding me! There are also more level headed...

No offense taken taken. It' your truck, build it anyway you want. I just replied to a post that had little to no input to the thread other than question my choice of words.

Guess you miss the whole "concept" of keeping these trucks relitively original.

You shure you want to do that? IMHO, swapping to a gasser will ruin the whole concept of the truck, and may possibly lessen the value of it if you ever want to sell it. Most people that buy these trucks are purists, and aside from doing some modifacations for reliability and power, keep them as...

If you are dead set on building a 6.2, the 599, 929 and 1982 660 "red block" are most desireable. Most 660 blocks other than the 82 red block were prone to cracking. I have a red block that was rebuilt 75K ago. It is in storage for that rainy day. Diesel power magazine did a nice 82 red block...

:ditto: Good advice.

The 700-R4 swap is more aimed for M1008-1010-1028-1031 trucks with 4.56 gearing. Of course lowering engine RPM at highway speeds will increase fuel milage. If you keep your foot out of the fuel tank, 22+ MPG is obtainable.

The 700-R4 swap will lower engine RPM and allow for higher highway speeds while retaining the trucks original gearing. There are few, if any transmissions as strong as a TH400. There are those that would argue for the Chrysler 727, I don't know about that. Your M1009 has 3.08 gearing, the 700...

My Banks turboed 6.2 does everything I need it to do. I can merge on to the highway without getting killed, and still get great fuel milage with it if I only use the turbo when I need it. The 6.2 was never ment to be modified. It was built for fuel economy. The block casting and cast iron...

AM General is a contracted Government vendor. It is highly doubtfull they will sell anything to the general public. Here is one of many sources for 6.2-6.5-P400 engines. they range from short block 6.2,to drop in P400s, www.65engineparts.com... BTW a fully dressed P400 will run you 16 grand +,:doh:!

Well, at least you'll know if you broke something in the trans. I boubt it though. When I had the 205 in my truck, I know if the TC was in neutral, the trans would grind going back into park. I would have to remember not to do that. yours was basically doing the same thing with the shaft free...

Agreed, But the thread morphed from a lift to acomodate larger tires to building a pseudo monster truck. Moto4Life probably had the best solution.

Although straps or cable would be preferred, I saw nothing wrong with this recovery other than the bystanders being a little too close to the chain. One continuous lenth is safer than multiple lenths as using two lenths or more may part at the hook during a slack moment in the pull. standing...

You might want to throw a water pump on it while the front of the engine is apart. Fel Pro gasket set part# QTCS 45686. $19.95. Includes water pump gaskets.

I've been watching this thread for a while and figured i'd chime in. The blue to red GP bypass wire does not need a fuseable link in it. The way it's wired, there should be 12v to top lug on the GP relay/solinoid. If not, there is enough red wire to eliminate the blue portion of the wire and the...