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    What now?? Fuel pump?

    Bingo! If I'm not in a hurry for parts, I use Amazon. Two of everything is always a good idea. Been doing that myself for a while now.
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I really like that color. Would you PM me the paint code please?
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    No sweat. Just trying to help.
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    Threw a Torque Rod today

    What were you doing when that happened? I've seen here on SS guys take a large, heavy gauge flat washer and just weld it in the center. Looks pretty good when painted. Also have seen a large Grade 8 bolt welded across to prevent rod from popping off rubber. Worked fine, doesn't look very...
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    Threw a Torque Rod today

    I think about this thread topic every time I drive my M925A2. They all look great so I think I will work on a retention method instead of replacement. Heavy gauge flat washer welded in center most likely. There isn't much lateral force on these so that should be fine. I've seen several...
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    What now?? Fuel pump?

    Buy a ACDELCO or Delphi pump. The pump is not fun to change. It's not hard, just a PITA. I used a pump the parts store had in stock just to get engine going initially. Typical no name china junk. Pump lasted a whole two weeks. Replaced it with ACDelco and it's been trouble free for almost...
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    Low oil pressure causes

    Where are you tapping into the engine for the pressure reading? You might try a different location (oil sample port) and see if any difference. Agree on new quantity gauge. ISSPRO, VDO, AutoMeter are all great gauges. Sounds like your putting off the inevitable though. Total rebuild.
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Check your ABS fuses. I see that your ABS light is on and it may be simply a blown fuse.
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Great color!
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    M923A2 Pinion Seal Replacement Troubles - Requesting Advice

    I had the same issue with one of my Axles. Assuming your seal has a spring, remove spring and find where it's joined together. Unscrew it and using a small set of wire cutters, Snip off about three coils of spring from the end. Rescrew the spring back together and place back on seal and...
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    Injection Pump Replacement

    Unless your missing your IP, take yours off and have it rebuilt for half the price. Do a search for pump rebuilds. Plenty of info on where to send it.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Unless you want to replace other parts in the near future, get out and unlock hubs! Your Turing all thst metal for nothing. Fuel mileage will suffer as mentioned and your putting additional wear and tear on those components when it's not needed. Your wallet will thank you for it.
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    M923A2 BMY 1988 8.3L 6CTA Cummins Belt Tensioner and alternator pulley

    Recommend you ditch the stock alternator and upgrade. The original ones are notorious for frying and taking out other electrical components with it. Found out all that the hard and expensive way. Belt tensioner is easy to find. On eBay also. Go OEM or Gates makes a good one. Part number...
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    M1008 Deployment History

    The registration number and the pioneer tool rack indicates it is a former USMC truck. I believe, that makes it even harder to establish what the last unit was that used it.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Unless your head gasket failed as you pulled into the wash bay, no water from the car wash will affect anything hydraulically. Steaming hot water on a hot engine will not cause shock issues. Sure you can douse the alternators and screw those up. Put the nozzle of the high pressure spray right...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    If you were closer I would!
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    Leaking fuel? - bellhousing/oil filter area - new electric fuel pump

    I have a NOS GM set of injection lines as spares. Looks like a plain steel injection line inside to me. This isnt the first time I've heard about "glass" inside. Looking at the new lines I just don't see it.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    What brand injectors did you use? New or reman?
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Wow Dirty just doesn't describe it. I like a challenge Would have to steal the keys and go wash the engine myself.
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    New Chevy Trucks

    I do not Please PM me Thanks!!
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