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  1. ranchhopper

    Fuel pump problems MEP002A

    I took the two pumps off today that dont seem to work and heres what I found, both pumps appear to be new and relativlely clean inside. If I take the pump still hooked up to its electric feed and ground the base where it bolts onto it will give out one click like a solenoid both pumps are like...
  2. ranchhopper

    Fuel pump problems MEP002A

    Thanks I will try cleaning them out first if they are bad where is the best place to get replacements?
  3. ranchhopper

    Fuel pump problems MEP002A

    Chris I have not opened them up yet did yours work after cleaning them out the unit has six hours on the clock weird the pumps are bad with the low hours on it.
  4. ranchhopper

    Fuel pump problems MEP002A

    I picked up two low hour MEP002A generators recently the one fires right up and runs like a top the other has a transfer pump issue. I can turn the switch to AUX prime and hear the aux pump running but when the switch is turned to prime to run the main transfer pumps nothing happens no noise at...
  5. ranchhopper

    Height of the pintel hitch on 818 with 11.00's

    I made a tow bumper for my ford ranger just for this kind of thing I used a standard military towbar for pulling my little truck home with whatever I went to get I made a light bar out of a set of deuce tail lights. I took a section of four inch C channel and cut four pieces of four inch angle...
  6. ranchhopper

    Height of the pintel hitch on 818 with 11.00's

    One other thing is the frame on an 818 is really hard steel I found this out bobbing one it will eat up drill bits fast not something I would do in a parking lot somewhere.
  7. ranchhopper

    DRMO/GL McCoy pick up/drive off?

    If it has been moved with a forklift you better bring a spare driveshaft I guarantee yours will be bent.
  8. ranchhopper

    Rough idel and white smoke

    Sure you didnt buy an engine with a bad head gasket?
  9. ranchhopper

    Dangerous Trailer Loading

    They keep saying you cant fix stupid the law of averages work against people like this they get culled because of their own stupidity its called natural selection but they usually end up taking someone innocent down with them when they finally have a wreck.
  10. ranchhopper

    Dangerous Trailer Loading

    I hope you were going to turn around and avoid that thing like it had a disease I know I would have.
  11. ranchhopper

    Identifing a split brake system truck

    Most trucks with the split system have the blue sticker to the left of the glove box on the dash.
  12. ranchhopper

    New rear wheel seals and bearings for the 1009 today

    Not a problem thats how things are done around here.
  13. ranchhopper

    New rear wheel seals and bearings for the 1009 today

    A few days ago the right rear wheel seal went out on the 1009 oil slung all over so today was fix it day. I decided since the cover was off the differential I would replace both sides so I didnt end up doing the other one down the road. After pulling the old seals I checked the bearings and...
  14. ranchhopper

    M1009 Steering "Delay" or "Shift"

    I was going to suggest this your axle is probably sliding back and forth on the spring. We had a semi tractor with the same thing and found the head of the center bolt sheared off allowing the axle to shift on the spring while turning.
  15. ranchhopper

    alternator exciter wire question???

    Your braver than I am if I cant towbar it home I have them shipped I dont have a pleasant disposition when problems arise on the road anymore.
  16. ranchhopper

    Tailgate crank assy for dummies!

    They sell the black ones at american auto parts too if you want to see how they go together go to LMCs website and go into their catalog there is all kinds of exploded views of everything chevy truck.
  17. ranchhopper

    So who ended up with those 3 M1009s in Texas yesterday?

    Thats like the generator the GSA had for sale in arkansas they had good pics but you couldnt get anyone to return phone messages for information or loading assistance. The reason I say this is this same generator was up for sale before and it was bid up a bit and they with drew it from the...
  18. ranchhopper

    1009 new tailgate regulator

    I think the only way to do that is to machine one instead of the cast ones they produce now but that might be the weak link on pourpose to prevent stripping the gear in the regulator.
  19. ranchhopper

    Seabee Deuce Crew Cab Project

    Those are goodyear MVT 395s on HEMTT rims but they do look a lot like humvee tires in the pic.
  20. ranchhopper

    Looking for Pics of CUCV Frame Horns

    The frame horns are open on the ends not rounded with the flange like the 79 the bumper brackets bolt to the front 81-87 unlike earlier 73-80 chevys where the bumper bolts directly to the frame horn.
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